Tuningen. The new ALPINE PEAK II of U-Turn represents a new ease: easy grounghandling, even easier to start and best glide. Its predecessor set already milestones and now the follow up is proudly presenting latest U-Turn technology.

In datail: The ALPINE PEAK II got the PPN-system (Precision-Profile-Nose) of U-Turn. Instead of the heavy nose mylar plastic reinforcement rods of newest generation are used. The wing weight is reduced significant by this. The thin lines could be used again despite the increased performance, so that air resistance in flight is minimal too. As a result there is an extraordinary glide ratio that is even better than the already outstanding performance of the predecessor.

Thanks to the mainly used type 36 and 26 fabric the wing is already extreme light. Some extra weight could be saved by the abdication of the nose mylar. Even the V-ribs (down to the line attachments) and the V-tapes are made of type 27 fabric. The risers are made of 12 mm kevlar band. The Liros lines are the optimal mix between air resistance and strength. ( more details in technical data)

The flying characteristic of the ALPINE PEAK II is still uncomplicated and very forgiving. The canopy glides accelerated very well and climbs unbelievable. Here the interaction of PPN and AFS combined with the safe and performing profile is obvious. The ALPINE PEAK II stands thanks to its outclassing technical U-Turn features more than ever for the safe fun in flight. The AFS of latest generation effects in all cells and prevents most of the unpleasant side collapses in the beginning. The performance is compared to the EMOTION II where the wing derivates from slightly better. The ALPINE PEAK II is a bit faster a bit more direct and climbs slightly better thermalling- not surprising because of the reduced mass and its effects.

Obvious is the effect of the PPN system in specially doing ground handling and inflating the wing. On the ground the wing lets the pilot get a good sense for the movement of the wing. The filling behavior is exemplary. Overshooting, even when big mistakes are done, not worth so speak about. On takeoff the whole package is unbelievable tolerant when pulling to hard on the A’s. “The ALPINE PEAK II is a real start machine” abstracts chief designer Ernst Strobl.

All in all the ALPINE PEAK II is the optimum between performance and safety as well as light weight and durability, so he is the perfect partner to pilots who like to do hike and fly. And to all who want a very light wing without trade off in performance and comfort.

The  ALPINE PEAK II is available in 4 sizes and in attractive colors.