The Ozone Mantra 6
Mantra 6 The newest addition to the Ozone Mantra series is by far the most advanced 3-line wing that Ozone have ever produced. The Mantra 6 was designed for experienced XC/competition pilots who enjoy the comfort, safety and performance of ‘classic’ EN D paragliders, the Ozone Mantra 6 will have Mantra M4 pilots feeling at home straight away but with obvious and significant improvements.
The Ozone Mantra M6 is an evolutio the best design elements of the Ozone LM5 whilst increasing the number of cells, modifying the planform and optimising the line plan. The Mantra M6 has the extra performance that was not possible with the Ozone LM5 due to the serious weight restrictions demanded by the X-Alps. Fully optimised for comfortable performance flying and featuring Ozone SharkNose technology, the Ozone Mantra M6 contains all of the features that have made the modern Ozone range renowned for stability and comfort. With an aspect ratio of 6.92, an efficient pitch stable profile, a 23% total line drag reduction and a highly refined internal tension the M6 offers improved performance relative to the Mantra M4. We have measured a 0.8 glide improvement at trim speed and a full 1 point at full speed!
Comfortable and intelligible feedback is provided by the Ozone Mantra M6’s 3-line system which allows for effective pitch control through the C risers. This tight, compact and controllable sail behaviour further improves glide performance in turbulent conditions, the wing steps up through wind shear converting energy into height like a competition wing. Through the brakes the Ozone Mantra M6 is extremely precise and responsive to inputs producing an incredibly compact feel which makes it easy to turn tightly and efficiently, even in the smallest most turbulent cores. This coordinated feel, combined with the high aspect ratio translates to superb climbing characteristics and high levels of efficiency.
The Ozone Mantra M6 is suitable for experienced and competent XC paraglider pilots who spend more than 100 hours per year in thermal conditions. Ozone are confident that the comfort and solidity of this paraglider will make it a favorite amongst existing Mantra M4 pilots and other experienced Performance-XC class pilots, as well as Sport-class pilots who are looking to move up to a wing which forms an excellent transition to the competition class. It is however a high performance paraglider that needs to be flown with the full attention and respect that any such wing deserves. An Ozone Mantra M6 pilot must have a solid understanding of best practices for recovery from incidents in flight.
