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The light version of the BEAT 2, fitting between TENOR 2 light and MAESTRO 2 light in Phi's range.
Technical data*
size
18
20
22
23
24
26
28
standard weight range
kg
50-75
65-85
75-95
83-103
90-110
105-130
105-155
ext. weight range motor
kg
50-130
65-130
75-170
83-170
90-170
105-170
105-200
flat area
m²
20.8
23.11
25.48
26.7
27.9
30.37
32.71
flat aspect ratio
5.31
5.31
5.31
5.31
5.31
5.31
5.31
flat span
m
10.51
11.07
11.63
11.9
12.17
12.69
13.76
projected area
m²
17.74
19.72
21.73
22.77
23.79
25.89
27.89
projected aspect ratio
3.88
3.88
3.88
3.88
3.88
3.88
3.88
projected span
m
8.29
8.74
9.18
9.4
9.61
10.02
10.4
number of cells
56
56
56
56
56
56
56
line length
m
6.24
6.57
6.9
7.07
7.22
7.53
7.82
maximum chord
m
2.45
2.58
2.71
2.77
2.84
2.96
3.07
minimum chord
m
0.66
0.7
0.73
0.75
0.77
0.8
0.83
weight
kg
3.0
3.3
3.58
3.72
3.85
4.15
4.45
certification (EN/LTF)
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
certification DGAC
ok
ok
ok
ok
ok
ok
i.A.
riser length
mm
500
540
540
540
540
540
540
speedway
mm
150
150
180
180
180
200
200
* Technical data as provided to us by PHI. Final weights may change a little with production, to be confirmed.
PHI confirmed that the differences between the original BEAT and new BEAT 2 are the internal construction, stabilos and materials. PHI says that from their testing the BEAT 2 keeps the high comfort of the original BEAT, but with significantly improved performance and handling. More info to follow in due course.
Nearly all sizes of BEAT 2 light passed certification now!
Here the long awaited sucessor of PHI's bestseller:
The BEAT 2 light is following the legendary BEAT light as the perfect middle of the wing’s bandwidth.
The BEAT light strikes the perfect balance of outstanding safety and simplicity on the one hand and performance that will satisfy even an advanced pilot at any time on the other.
The BEAT 2 light symbolizes the legendary “Golden Ratio” and represents the meaning of our brand PHI like no other of thier wings.
Designer's notes
I was flying the BEAT and BEAT light a lot and enjoyed it’s very high comfort level. Not without a reason the BEAT is our best seller. It was not easy to find some “weak points” to be improved. Finally we improved take off, reduced the weight, made even safer and the handling a lot better. Because of the cleaner surface and changed sail tension, the performance improved feelable. So we are very sure that the BEAT 2 light will be even more successful than it’s predecessor.
— Hannes Papesh, Phi Designer
Features
There are a lot of differences between the BEAT and the BEAT 2 -just the ground shape / outline is the same. The “X-ray view” against the light shows the new internal construction: line suspension points moved, diagonal fingers are optimized, there are different straps with markant V shaped anchor connections. The intake is different, the sail cut, the rods (now as well on bottom sail). The stabilo is completely different. It is never easy for a designer to make a new generation of a best seller. Too often you want “too much” and destroy the key features that made the original so successful. PHI wanted to be sure that the BEAT 2 stays a BEAT, but they wanted to carefully make it even better. Please give it a try! You will experience the clearly better, more forgiving take off behaviour. You may immediately feel the better handling, higher agility, even more “defined” feedback. The playful ease with which you dance your way to the top of the thermalling pulk is unique!
At the request of many pilots, the BEAT 2 has only robust, sheathed lines on the brakes and stabilo, which stand out clearly from the ground in their orange. With this decision PHI follows their conviction that paragliding has to become easier again!
Flybubble video review
Materials
Porcher Skytex 27 double coated
As with the original BEAT and BEAT light, all of the lower lines of the BEAT 2 and BEAT 2 light are sheathed, including the brake lines, only the upper lines are unsheathed.
Risers
Standard R04 (3+1)
Optional: RZ3 (3), R03 (3+1)
You are free to customize and choose another riser free of charge but this will delay your order by 3-7 days. If saving every gram is your top priority, you may choose the "Superlight" RZ3 riser. This reduces the weight on the tech data list by around 250-285g but compromises usability and increases speed system pressure.
The rods of the BEAT 2 light are quite short and not sensitive against bending. You can pack the BEAT 2 light without big attention.
What is the service interval of the BEAT 2 light? Is a trim tuning needed?
The service interval is as usual 2 years from the first flight. Please fill in your first flight in the type table. On the base of our experience with the lines material mix, there is no trim tuning necessary: the trim does normally not change significantly.
Can the BEAT 2 light be equipped with the C steering R07 riser?
Yes: you can order the BEAT 2 light with the C handle R07 riser. As for all PHI wings you can chose the riser at ordering. The R07 riser is rising the demand, as it is not as easy to be sorted as a normal riser (because of the free ball bearing roll as the B riser). We are recommending the R07 only for more experienced pilots.
What is the extended weight range?
As the BEAT 2 light has a very wide safety margin, we decided to offer an extended weight range. This is offering the possibility to fly the BEAT 2 light with more wing loading, still being in the certification range. A pilot may use this option on days with strong thermals with extra ballast, for strong wind soaring or when he generally loves to fly a high loaded wing for more speed, more dynamic energy and more fun. For normal thermal flying it is recommended to stay inside the standard weight range.
