AFS Diamond V2 Wing

High-performance freeride / All around performance

Sizes: 3m / 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m

Overview:

• High Tech Material
• Tri Radial Cut
• Handle to boom
• Slim Strut Design

Included:

• Bag
• leash

Details

For this second edition of the iconic DIAMOND, AFS focused on three key areas: Materials, material placement, and design. The result? Distinctly enhanced performance, lightness and durability.

The V2 Diamond offers exemplary behaviour for high-performance enthusiasts in all disciplines. Direct, responsive feel, optimized power distribution while maintaining excellent all-wind stability, speed, handling and comfort of use.

Specs:

Features

Tri-Radial Cut
Pioneers in this type of design, the AFS tri radial cut is also fundamental to the DIAMOND V2. The tri radial cut wing is characterised by the optimized orientation of the panels according to the forces. This assembly provides superior control over the shape of the wing under use. It offers increased strength and durability, and longevity of the wing, while also providing more stability, control and, therefore, performance.

Slim Strut Design
The Diamond V2 model offers a highly developed and specific strut shape. The depth of the camber of the Diamond V2 is maintained, while keeping the canopy taut. Navigation is therefore more precise, pleasant and easy, allowing you to fully enjoy the power of the wing. This relaxes the rear arm and makes navigation more comfortable, especially in a switched, toe-side position.

High Tech Material
Diamond V2 utilizes the strength and weight advantages of Dyneema within the central sections of the leading edge with the new AFS Challenge Code 155/160 Dacron on the ears. This gives a very rigid central structure while allowing the tips of the wing to breathe. The precise combination of these two materials offers unmatched power, stability, control and performance, as well as lightness in freefly.

Optimized materials
All the diameters of the bladders have been optimized to provide better volume distribution. Utilizing high end Dyneema materials has allowed AFS to reduce the diameter of the leading edge to reduce drag, increase controlled stiffness, and increase the overall performance of the wing.

Handle to Boom
Delivered with rigid handles, an interchangeable handle system allows you to customize between rigid handles and a boom to perfectly match your preferences. Rigid handles for comfort and ergonomics, or use a boom for the same with increased options of precision hand placement.

Accurate Inflation
Two separate inflation valves to optimize pressure levels independently in the leading edge and central strut. This ensures the designed, dynamic wing profile is maintained throughout use, giving desired, reliable performance and stability. Deflation efficiency is also enhanced with separate valves.

Diamond V2 FAQs:

HOW DO I TIE A WING LEASH KNOT?

• Your wing leash can be connected in two different ways: 1. If you have a piece of rope at the end of your leash, create a loop using the chair knot technique, for example. 2. If the loop already exists, it is reworked with the seam. Once the loop is OK, pass it through the attachment on your wing (the small cord located at the carrying/freefly handle), then pass your leash back through the loop.

HOW DO YOU TIGHTEN THE LEASH ON YOUR ARM? ON WHICH ARM?

• Pass the leash attachment through your hand, then tighten so that the loop can no longer pass through your hand without cutting off your circulation. There are no precise rules for choosing which arm to put your leash on: right or left. It all depends on your preferences.

HOW DO I FOLD MY WING?

• Roll the sail starting from the sides, also known as the ears, rather than folding it. This is particularly important if your sail has plastic windows, as folding can create angles that weaken the fabric or plastic of the windows. Once both sides are rolled up, fold the whole assembly starting at the back to expel the air from the central batten. Stow the valve in its neoprene protection, then fold the sail one last time. Be careful not to put too much pressure on the sail when folding if you want to keep it for a long time. Finally, put the wing back in its bag.

DO I NEED TO RINSE MY WING?

• We recommend rinsing your wing in both fresh and salt water. The best way is to rinse it with rainwater, which has less limescale than tap water. Allow your wing to dry completely before storing it. Do not dry your wing in the sun as this could damage it. It is also advisable not to hang the wing up to dry or store it, to avoid the bladders moving or falling into the leading edge or batten.