Sounds good Oisin... I'm keeping an eye on the horizon for a replacement for the Action 27 i'm flying- if i get the same amount of flying next year as i've had this year, then it will be pushing it's servicable life, and due retirement.
Up to now i've fancied a Revolution- anything to make launching easier/slower.... seems that this wing would be a better result with both slower take offs and landings, but still the edge in performance when flying.

GD

Hi gordon,

I wouldnt be too sure about the "edge on performance" A wing is only as good as the pilot flying it.

If you want to know what a good wing/s are, take a look at the results of the european championships this year.

Paramania have worked hard in trying to come up with a wing that is slow at take off and fast when flat out plus giving it full of dynamic flying abilities in between. I wish them success with it. Dudek will also be releasing a new wing next year, which im sure will be hard to beat.


Jason.

Today I had the pleasure of a test flight of the new Paramania Fusion wing.

Fantastic.

I am no expert and most of my flying has been on Paramania wings, but after flying Revolution 28 & 32m2, an Action 27, and a Synthesis, this was the best so far. This is not to say it is better than a Reaction, which I have never flown, or other wings out there, but it is the best I have flown!

I have flown close to 150flights on the Revolution, and still have huge confidence in the Paramania wing. It may not be a competition winner, or top performer, but is hard to beat as a safe learning wing in my mind. It is more than enough for most, if you are not looking for sharper performance. It is well respected as a very safe, solid and stable wing.

All that being said, here is my own humble opinion of the Fusion: ( conditions- approx 9-10mph wind)

This is not a beginner’s wing. It is very easy to fly, but is a bit more ‘responsive’ than you would like for a beginners wing.

1. Take off and landings:
Amazingly slow on both take off and landing. ( I am used to the Revolution, which I understand to be faster on take off and landing than many other wings)
The wing comes up incredibly lightly and easily, and is overhead before you know it. It seemed to have amazing lift, and climbed-out very fast and easily.

2. In flight:
I found the wing to be very responsive, and agile. It turns easily and very tightly and returns almost immediately to ‘Neutral’ after sharper turns. This wing is great fun to fly and still felt very safe. The wing is so easy to turn with weight shift, and needed very little tip steering when flat out with trimmers off and speed bar on.
The new trimmers are so much better to operate than the old Revolution ones and not unlike the Dudek ones. Easy to adjust and easy to see markings on the strap.
The wing tip steering is easier to use and has a nice Velcro plant, rather than ‘pockets’ on the Revolution. This makes them easier to put on and take off than other Paramania models.
The speed bar needs less ‘travel’ and can be applied very easily. ( shorter lines)
I played with trimmers constantly trying all settings, and when less than half off, or close to Neutral, the steering is light. When on slower settings the steering is very light and such a pleasure.
The wing seemed to hold its own very well flying alongside an Action GT and a ‘loaded’ 27m2 Synthesis.
Conditions were not great on the day and wind quite strong, but the wing felt very stable and comfortable at all times, and at all trims.

I have no doubt that Paramania will do well with this wing. Dudek have something new coming out soon I understand, and I have not yet flown a Reaction, but it certainly is a good wing.

In terms of ‘edge on performance’, it is hard work to make the Revolution perform this well, and it would certainly need a lot more effort to make it perform as well as the Fusion.

Thanks for the test Cathal.

Oisin

Oisin
They say this is not a beginers wing, any idea why that is? is it just because it is more responsive on the brake controls or is it a case that it is more prone to collapse or needs input in the event of this?
They are getting a lot of good reviews..
Dean

I guess its because it resonds a bit faster than you might like for a beginner? Not too sure really I am afraid.

It will be interesting to read expert reviews soon. The good ones I have read are often written by people selling the wings...!
You may have seen the Simon Westmore reviews about it.. best thing he has ever flown, now that he is a big paramania agent. Not long since he was saying the same thing about Dudek, and only flew Synthesis, when he was a Dudek agent.

I think you have just got to try different wings to find what works for you? The problem is, that wing size has a lot to do with 'performance' to my mind, and a smaller version of the Revolution would probably be almost as active for me, as the new Fusion, albeit much faster landing and take-off. Trying different wings in different conditions also makes it hard to compare?

I would love to hear the opinion of some expert on the wing, preferably with no vested interest either way.. no offence meant to anyone in particular, but SW is probably not the most reliable!!

I will continue the quest for a wing that is a bit more fun to fly, either to replace the Revolution, or to have as a more active second wing.

Had two of the best flights recently on the old trusted Revo on Sunday with Bob, bit cold, but lovely sunny conditions, and amazing flight.

Oisin

hi dean,
the fusion controls are a good bit more sensitive than on a revolution and a lot lighter,which may not suit a beginner as he or she wouldnt have the feel for a wing in there early days .if you would like a hop on it to see and feel for your self give me a shout and we can orginise something.
cheers...cathal.

Oisin
I have only read the same type reviews as you which is why I wondered why it wasnt a begineers wing, it would be good to get an un-biased report on it......
Cathal, I would love to try one out but am working this weekend, skiing the next and Rally Ireland the next, do you have it for long?
Dean

hi dean,
i have bought both the fusion and the action-gt for myself and for demos for people to test fly,so there is no major panic on meeting up,it looks like you have your hands full for a while anyway!!
cheers...cathal.

Dean,

Maybe you should bring the wing with you on your ski holidays???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut1kGmOh ... re=related

Great stuff Cathal
I thought maybe it was a demo on loan....would love a try on it, I bought a 30m wing (revolution), large but very easy to launch because of the size but now I would like a smaller wing which would be more active to fly..
We will get something organised for a few weeks time- a fly-in maybe
Dean

That looks like the business Oisin
I tried looking on the web already but couldnt find anywhere in Austria that do the para-skiing, I would love to give it a go...
Its a pity they stopped that video short, we missed him doing the 'all because the lady loves milk tray' bit
Dean

Not to many wings I have seen doing this!

Photo by Dani Martinez in Spain.

Oisin

Lifted from the flyparamania.com website:

Paragliding and paramotor magazines wanted a taste... So in November we sent them each a unit so thi]After the release of the Fusion and all the attention it got at ppg events, several of the main pat the magazine's reviewing pilots could put the Fusion through it's paces!



http://www.flyparamania.com/images/stories/fusion/fusion_article-vollibre.pdf

and here is a youtube video of the wing in action!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=F3TjPhECPog&feature=related

Just wondering what all up weight and what size Oisin was flying the Fusion at ! !!!! I dont know which one to try ? the 26 or the 23 !! my weight is 75kg + pap with petrol 30kg reserve 3kg big big boots 2kg
OH and a huge camera what do you think !!!

Gary

Welcome to the forum.

I flew the 29m2 ( I think??..Cathal?)

I think I would go for a 26m2 wing for myself, ( 70kg- 140KG all-up weight max on 26m2) but I weigh about 20kg's more than you, and the 23m2 is good for up to 60-120kg's total.

Far be it from me to advise on wing size, and it will also depend on the amount of flying experience? Smaller will obviously be faster, but you have enough weight for any of he three, with 80kg min on largest wing. You would probably need a bit more thrust to get the max speed on the smallest wing according to reviews.

If I was 20kg's less I think I would be looking at the 23m2?

What do you fly at the moment?

Oisin

Thanks for the welcome.....

I fly a pap ros 125 and a skywalk scotch med ....27.5mts of pure fun but just a little slow all my mates are on reflex wings and can leave me for dead ..I like the roll rate of the Scotch which is why I am interested in the Fusion as they say on the web site its very manoverable....I did try a Revolution around six months ago 28mtr but did find it not as responsive as My Scotch....so I did not buy it. I have around 300hrs on paramotors and 1000+ on microlights

hi oisin,
yes your right,it is a fusion 29 that i have!!
cheers...cathal.