Name: Dudek Snake XX (Expert)
SKU: 1552
Availability: InStock

Dudek Snake XX

We are proud to present the very best of slalom canopies: Snake XX. It is a reflex sport paraglider for very experienced pilots, who are familiar with small, fast and very agile canopies with short brakes travel. This is a demanding wing for demanding pilots.

This is a demanding wing for demanding pilots. Highest performance available for fast slalom courses, with possibly best agility. It’s truly a champion’s wing. Despite highest aspirations we did our best to preserve legendary stability, known from our other reflex paragliders.

Development of the Snake XX was focused on creating the best performance for more and more popular slalom competitions. Shark nose profile gives better airflow on the leading edge and higher air pressure within canopy at any angle of attack. The leading edge features synthetic rods (Flexi Edge Technology), considerably improving launch characteristics and protecting against collapses at high speeds. Additionally, front part of the canopy is further stabilised with the LE2R technology (Leading Edge Double Reinforcements). Higher aspect ratio, a bit more cells and modified arc gives result in better economy and agility of the wing.

The Snake XX however distinctly differs from the original Snake; it is faster, more agile and more efficient, yet definitely more demanding and not quite forgiving errors. It is dedicated for advanced pilots (at least 300 hrs paramotor time on similar class of wings, i.e. Snake, Hadron, Hadron 1.1). These requirements are not excessive; for your own safety please observe them rigorously.

The Snake XX is a 4-liner: high speed and stability can be successfully matched only in this riser scheme, allowing for precise pressure distribution within all reflex range.
B riser is anchored on a pulley, minimising speed system forces (previously it was a simple quicklink).

At Dudek Paragliders we improve not only flight performance, but also constantly care for improvements in production quality. Accordingly, the Snake XX is produced from highest quality Porcher Skytex materials. Coupled with laser cutting, precise sewing and finish of every small detail this makes the Snake XX a masterpiece.

Obviously, the Snake XX is a member of new art family – the XX Four Elements, as Air, Water, Earth and Fire.
The paraglider is currently available in 5 sizes – 15, 16, 18, 20 and 22. We recommend to choose the size so that the wing load ratio stays within 6,5 – 9 kg/m2 range.

Great success of the original Snake forces us to maintain its production for the time being, so that proficient slalom pilots can freely choose a paraglider best suited to their needs.

The Snake XX as standard is equipped with both 2D and PA steering systems (PA stands for Power Attack, or Paap Kolar system).
Since the main steering is divided, experienced pilot can adjust progression of trailing edge action to his needs.

Lower line layers are made of sheathed lines, with non-sheathed rest.

The trimmer and speed systems change the angle of attack and raise the trailing edge of the wing, so that projected surface and chord are diminished by some 15%. This increases the wing loading and speed ofthe paraglider, while shifting the aerofoil’s centre of pressure forwards increases its pitch stability. As a result, the Snake has better resistance to collapses and greater aspect ratio, meaning much better performance (especially at high speeds).

Lessened reflex of the Snake on closed trimmers is partly compensated for by its smaller size regarding the take-off weight. This results in higher wing loading.

Complete kit you receive includes:

MotoBag XX (backpack for tight canopy packing, without harness)
DewBag (quickpack)

Transport bag with compression strap.
Easy Catch speedbar
etui with documents and repair kit (self-adhesive cloth, spare line)
wind ribbon and windsock
small gifts

Total worth of these additional items amounts to almost 200 Euro.

Colours

Technical data

Name – size	15	16	18	20	22	28
Approval – ULM identification	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Number of cells	60	60	60	60	60	60
Wing area flat [m2]	15.00	16.00	18.00	20.00	22.00	28.00
Wing area projected [m2]	12.94	13.81	15.53	17.26	18.98	24.16
Wingspan flat [m]	9.40	9.71	10.30	10.86	11.39	12.85
Wingspan projected [m]	7.62	7.86	8.34	8.79	9.22	10.41
Aspect ratio flat	5,90
Aspect ratio projected	4,48
Sink rate [m/s]	min = 1.3 +/- 0.2
Speed [km/h]	min = 30 ; trim = 46-60 ; max = 75 +/- 5
Lines + risers length [m]	5.64	5.83	6.18	6.52	6.83	7.71
Total lines length [m]	251.41	260	276.43	291.96	306.74	347.43
Total ake-off weight [kg]	90-105	95-115	110-125	120-135	130-145	160-195
Max take-off weight – competition* [kg]	135	45	150	160	170	230
Distance betwen risers [cm]	45	45	45	45	45	45
Canopy weight [kg]	4.4	4.6	5.0	5.3	5.8	6.8
Lines	Edelrid A-8000U: 050; 090; 130 / Liros TSL: 090 & 140 & 190 & 280
Cloth	Porcher Sport 38 g/m2 / Dominico tex 34 g/m2 / Porcher Sport Hard 40 g/m2 / SR Scrim / SR Laminate 180g

* Maximum allowable take-off weight for very experienced pilots. CAUTION: the paraglider considerably alters its behaviour depending on the wing load. Maximum loads require employing highest pilot skills.

Toggles available:

TCT (Triple Comfort Toggle) short (basic option)
TCT (Triple Comfort Toggle) standard
SCT (Sport Comfort Toggle) standard
SCT (Sport Comfort Toggle) short

Wings parameters

CATEGORY	PARAMOTORING
PILOT	Competition

CANOPY FEATURES

LAUNCH COMFORT
AGILITY
BRAKE OPERATION
REFLEX
REFLEX MODE	adjustable
SHAPE RIGIDITY
PASSIVE SAFETY
ACCELERATION TRIM / SPEED	50% / 50%
MINIMUM SPEED
MAXIMUM SPEED
CLASSIC COMPS
SLALOM COMPS
ECONOMY
POWERED THERMALLING

CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

CELLS	60
ASPECT RATIO	5.9
SN – SHARK NOSE	yes
LE2R – LEADING EDGE DOUBLE REINFORCEMENTS	yes
PR – PUSH & RELAX TECHNOLOGY	no
DOA – DUDEK OPTIMIZED AIRFOIL	no
DRA – DUDEK REFLEX AIRFOIL	yes
CSG – CANOPY SHAPE GUARD	yes
LT – LASER TECHNOLOGY	yes
FET – FLEXI EDGE TECHNOLOGY	yes
MR – MINI RIBS	no
ACS – ACTIVE CLEANING SLOTS	yes
2-LINER	no
3-LINER	no
VALVES	no

RISERS FUNCTIONALITY

TOGGLES TYPE	TCT – Triple Comfort Toggle
EASY KEEPER	yes
SL – SMART LOCK	no
NAPS	no
TR – TRIMMERS	yes
SS – SPEED SYSTEM	yes
ALC+ – ALTERNATIVE STEERING SYSTEM +	yes
TST – TIP STEERING TOGGLE	yes
2D – 2D STEERING SYSTEM	yes
EASY LUNCH RISER	yes
TCL – TIP CONTROL LINE	yes
AC – ACTIVE CONTROL B	no
PA – POWER ATTACK SYSTEM	yes
ACC – ACTIVE CONTROL C	no