PHI BEAT 2 (general info)

Technical data*

* 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 passed certification now!

Weight ranges

The take off weight on the scale includes pilot + equipment + wing.
For normal thermal flying it is recommended to stay in the normal range.
For high wind conditions, strong thermals to fly XC, the extended range offers more speed, energy and possibilities.

Colours

Standard colours: CC1 – blue, CC2 – orange, CC3 – lime.

BEAT 2 and BEAT 2 light have the same colors.

Package

• Wing
• concertina bag
• repair material

BEAT 2: THE BEAT GOES ON!

Here the long awaited sucessor of PHI’s bestseller:

• The BEAT 2 is following the legendary BEAT as the perfect middle of the wing’s bandwidth.
• The BEAT 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 symbolizes the legendary “Golden Ratio” and represents the meaning of our brand PHI like no other of their wings.

Designer’s notes

I was flying the BEAT 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 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

• MJ 20D, Skytex 40

As with the original BEAT, all of the lower lines of the BEAT 2 are sheathed, including the brake lines, only the upper lines are unsheathed.

Risers

• R01 (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, for example 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.

See Phi risers

FAQ

How should the BEAT 2 be packed?

The rods of the BEAT 2 are quite short and not sensitive against bending. You can pack the BEAT 2 without big attention.

What is the service interval of the BEAT 2? 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 be equipped with the C steering R07 riser?

Yes: you can order the BEAT 2 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.