Specifications: | Features: | Engine: | Propeller: |
51 lbs, single or dual ring cage | Flash Starter | Polini 130 cc (tuned) | 48" or 44" Helix composite |
Max. pilot weight 200 lbs | Clutch | 25 HP at 8900 RPM | |
WB 37 carburetor | Fan cooled | ||
Low hang point | Price: | ||
Read Manual | SportiX suspension | § 7590.00 |
The ThoriX is a two stroke engine that's only used for foot launching. It has an excellent power to weight ratio, making it interesting for a broad audience.
The SportiX is the newest generation of suspensions. With its low hooking point it can be used with a regular free flight wing without adjustments as well as PPG wings. It's easy ground handling and agile flight characteristics make it one of students and advanced pilots favorite motor.
The "specialty" about the Thorix is the pilot suspension made by Fresh Breeze.
During take off and landing the thrust arm is tilted down in relation to the engine. The center of rotation has moved before the center of gravity, making the motor tilt downwards supporting take off and landing.
In flight the thrust arm is horizontal, putting the center of rotation very close to the motor's center of gravity. The motor unit is not pushing into the pilot's back anymore.
With the ThoriX, the left thrust arm is tilted outward. Even on full power the SportiX suspension greatly helps to balance the negative effect of the propeller torque.
The airbox helps tremendously in cutting down the intake noise. With it's integrated air filter only clean air will be let into the motor.
The light weight throttle comes with cruise control. The very durable stainless steel switches are very durable. The throttle can be ordered in different version.
The integrated rescue container is made out of flexible neoprene to ensure the compatibility to different rescue chutes. It can be zipped to either side of the harness. The opposite side then has an easy to get to pocket. The v-line is out of the pilot's line of view and integrated into the harness
The engine can easily be started with one hand. The over head position ensures a powerful pull.
The airbox reduces excellently the suction noise. With the air filters only cleaned air reaches the engine. No more problems flying in sandy areas.
The basic configuration is the ORC (One Ring Cage). As a free option you an also order the DRC (Double Ring Cage) for extra stability. We recommend nevertheless the ORC to save extra weight.
This light throttle lever owns a variable travel gas locking. The especially rugged stainless steel switches are extremely long-lasting. The throttle can be ordered in every version you are use to:
Up side down: Regular:
The harness has an integrated rescue container which can be mounted on the left or right side. It is built to fit most of the rescue systems on the market. The container is fastened with zippers to the harness. In each case oppositely the harness has a pocket which can be easily reached in the flight to store your maps or stuff you might need. Never again is this rescue container in your way while running or a V-lines hinders your start run. Nice and clean look.
The engine can be start comfortably with just one hand. On account of the over-head-position you can operate powerfully the manual starter. The flash starter from Polini is now standard on this model. The new injection moulded case of the Polini Flash Starter has been designed to be compact in size and lightness. But it's main feature is the effortless energy now needed to start the Thor engine even with it on your back or in flight. Polini Flash Starter is an advanced starting system, based on the mechanical arrangement of special springs. This new system is capable of reducing the starting effort by 75% and reducing the painful effects of compression kick-back.
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