Niviuk have released the Octagon, an octagonal-shaped reserve, made in collaboration with Vital Parachutes.
Light in weight, at just 1.39kg in M, Niviuk say it offers a very steady, low oscillation descent at a maximum rate of 4.9m/s.
We chose the Octagon for being one of the most advanced and secure parachutes on the market. Due to its octagonal shape, this revolutionary design delivers higher safety levels and more beneficial features than its conventional counterparts.
It stands out from the rest as the result of its superb descent stability. The Octagon’s oscillation factor is far lower than what can be found with other known models: Octagon: 0-5º / Others: 10-15º, thus significantly reducing the descent rate down to 4,9 m/s at maximum load in size M (against 5,3 m/s with other designs) to finally conclude the flight with a softer landing.
Unlike other parachutes, the descent trajectory followed by the Octagon is virtually vertical and without velocity increase, thus placing the pilot in a safer mode and in charge of the situation during the landing approach.
The Octagon is Available in 6 sizes covering all-up weights from 60 to 215kg (tandem).
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