Technical data
| size | 16 | 19 | 22 | 25 | |
| standard weight range | kg | 50-110 | 50-110 | 60-110 | 65-120 |
| flat area | m² | 15.88 | 18.86 | 21.83 | 24.81 |
| projected area | m² | 13.57 | 16.1 | 18.64 | 21.19 |
| flat aspect ratio | 4.72 | 4.72 | 4.72 | 4.72 | |
| projected aspect ratio | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | |
| number of cells | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | |
| flat span | m | 8.65 | 9.43 | 10.14 | 10.82 |
| projected span | m | 6.79 | 7.4 | 7.96 | 8.49 |
| line length | m | 5.28 | 5.75 | 6.19 | 6.6 |
| maximum chord | m | 2.28 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.85 |
| minimum chord | m | 0.54 | 0.59 | 0.64 | 0.68 |
| weight | kg | 3.78 | 4.17 | 4.74 | 5.18 |
| certification (EN/LTF) | 926-1 | 926-1 | 926-1 | 926-1 |
ROWDY size / wind / weight diagram
Colours
Standard colours: Spectra, Sangria, Gold, Orange.
Colour graphics are indicative only; real-life appearance can vary with lighting.
Package
- Glider
- Compression bag
- Repair material
Optional extras
- Paragliding Backpacks
- Concertina Packing Bags
- Fast Packing Bags
- Clothing
ROWDY: The next revolution!
Some of you asked for a PHI PARAKITE!
So at PHI were calculating a lot: doing CFD simulations and FSI analysis.
Finally they built 3 prototypes: everyone of them was good!
Finally they were choosing the best one, which is the most simple and radical one to be produced in series:
TheROWDYis a revolution in simplicity and efficiency!
Technical Features
PHI see the main market in a low level wing for everyone!
Despite the fact that the aspect ratio is low and very easy, the performance is great, cause the ROWDY is a
clean 2 liner with single A line(no double A as nearly all 2 liners)!
Because if the very reduced rigging, the line drag is extremely low.
When it comes to speed gliding, the drag is what matters!
The speed / brake system is super reduced, as you have no floating B pulley!
-you only have
2 risers!
Of course the ROWDY has out new Nitinol technology withNeopren padding in the nosefor extra robustness.
For the hard usage on the beach, the ROWDY has a super efficientsand drainage systemon the trailing edge.
Designer’s note
Not every seed you plant in the ground germinates immediately. Sometimes it takes a while before you see the first sprout and can eventually harvest the fruit.
I have been designing kites for over 25 years now. The ROWDY now impressively demonstrates what I have learned along the way!
Thanks to Mike Küng who pushed me to do a parakite!– Hannes Papesh
Secret
The secret of the ROWDY is it’s special airfoil! It is different to normally used airfoils in parakites or kites in general.
It is the result of many years of theoretical simulations and practical experience.The key features are the extreme high statical stiffness: giving the ROWDY the possibility to be a 2 liner with a single A suspension and a crazy big distance from the A to the B loop.
-and the very high span between collapse and stall. In contrast to other concepts, the ROWDY stalls extremely late.
-and collapses nearly never!
Nose padding
The new Neopren padding on the leading edge distributes the pressure of the Nitinol rods over a larger area and makes the wing nose significantly more robust against abrasion.
Nitinol in general is offering very easy packing and low stress by being very form stable.
Because of the superb form stability of Nitinol and the optimised 3 section 3D shaping, the lift section of the ROWDY airfoil is super smooth.
Risers
Because of the fact, that the ROWDY is a clean 2 liner (only A and B lines), the riser system is extremely reduced and simple!
