Performance / Competition - EN D

Same comfort and ease of use
Enzo 3 level speed and glide
All new profile with increased CM+ (reflex)
New opening position, with G-strings
New trailing edge reinforcement
New low-drag line material and risers

Five years after the Zeno’s release, it remains at the top of the EN D class, and we knew it would not be easy to replace, but after two years of intense R&D we finally have a worthy successor.

The Character

Our primary goal was preserving the Zeno’s legendary comfort and ease of use. The Zeno 2 retains the same cell count and AR in order to achieve this, in addition to more passive safety — improved response to front and side collapse.

Performance

The Zeno 2 profile’s new tech includes increased CM+ (reflex) and more rearward cell openings. This new aerofoil delivers significantly higher top speed, better glide, and higher efficiency throughout the speed range. With a slightly faster trim speed and significantly faster top speed compared to the Zeno, it now matches the Enzo 3 in top speed and glide. The top speed is fast, significantly faster than the Zeno (we have measured +7 km) and only necessary in a competitive final glide.

The Feel

Overall, the Zeno 2 offers a little more feedback compared to the Zeno, but always in an intelligible way. It remains comfortable and confidence-inspiring for pilots of the category. The heightened sensation makes it easier to sniff out cores, follow good energy lines, and feel the air. An optimised internal structure gives an impressive feeling of cohesion when climbing in thermic turbulence. A benefit of the covid delay is that it gave us time to fine tune the handling exactly to our liking — the turn response is precise and dynamic, with higher levels of agility than the Zeno.

Launch

The improved behaviour and cohesion of the sail is noticeable on the ground, with impeccable launching characteristics. The Zeno 2 inflates easily from any position on the ground even in nil wind conditions. Perhaps with the exception of the Zeolite, the Zeno 2 is the easiest 2-liner to launch.

The Pilot

The Zeno 2 is designed specifically for highly experienced XC pilots who fly at least 100 hrs a year and have a solid SIV background, and who need XC record hunting / competition-level performance.

ZENO 2	S	MS	ML	L
Number of cells	78	78	78	78
Projected area (m2)	17.7	18.9	20.3	22.3
Flat area (m2)	21	22.5	24.1	26.5
Projected span (m)	9.5	9.8	10.2	10.7
Flat span (m)	12	12.5	12.9	13.5
Projected Aspect Ratio	5.1	5.1	5.1	5.1
Flat aspect ratio	6.9	6.9	6.9	6.9
Root Chord (m)	2.19	2.26	2.3	2.46
*Glider Weight estimated (kg)**	4.7	4.92	5.22	5.54
In-flight weight range (kg)	75-90	85-100	95-110	105-125
Certification	EN D	EN D	EN D	EN D

* Weights may vary up to 50gm per size due to slight variations in the manufacturing of the fabric used.

Materials

Top Surface Cloth: Dominico 30D/Porcher 7000 E71
Bottom Surface: Porcher 7000 E71
Rib Cloth: Porchr 9017 E29 (hard)/Porcher 7000 E29 (hard)
Upper Lines: Edelrid 8001/9200-030
Mid Lines: Edelrid 8001
Lower Lines: Edelrid 8001

Color Options

Custom Colors

For custom colors visit Ozone and create your custom design. Then under Share Your Design click OZONE Dealer. Fill out all of the information, select Bozeman Paragliding and then Send To Dealer.

Ozone Zeno 2 (EN D, 2-Liner)