Nova’s new speedbrake riser can be used to decelerate a three-line wing while on speed bar, without degrading the performance.
A strap connects the C and D risers, so when you pull on the C it shortens the B as well, avoiding creasing the wing.
Nova write:
Admittedly, we are not and have never been fans of the C-handle, which allows dive and directional control. Pulling the C-lines on a three-liner results in a deep crease, which markedly affects performance.
We developed the Nova Speedbrake Riser in conjunction with our team pilot Robert Schaller, an applied science student and enthusiastic cross-country pilot. The B and C risers are connected using a flexible strap. If the C-risers are pulled back, the B-risers are also reduced in length.
The result is a perfect, crease-free deceleration. The Speedbrake Riser provides new possibilities for performance-orientated XC-pilots!
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