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NP Aerospace help Britain's disabled ski racers

NP Aerospace - as a part of BASE-IC which is a consortium of defence suppliers combining their engineering skills to support high performance adaptive skiers - are helping skiers prepare for the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

Being closely involved with this important project, NP Aerospace have contributed by focusing on the rapid production of high-performance composite seat mouldings for the sit-ski rigs. NP have taken QinetiQ's first generation custom seat design and following feedback from two competitive seasons use, have optimised it for performance, comfort and safety.

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Mick Brennan was presented with his new system in March 2012 which included the new seat moulding. A carbon-fibre construction has significantly reduced weight which combined with an enhanced Supacat suspension system, has allowed him to move from side to side more quickly. The seat back has also been extended to protect Mick's spine in the event of a crash.

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NP look forward to watching the athletes in action using these innovative technical solutions in competitions leading up to the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi.

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