THE TEST
Abbiamo testato le tende della linea Alpinismo e Spedizione presso la Galleria del Vento Pininfarina, a Torino.Un centro di eccellenza con cui abbiamo una partnership quasi secolare, iniziata ai tempi in cui Messner aveva progettato con Ferrino una tenda per le sue storiche imprese sui 14 ottomila del Pianeta.
Qui, i nostri prodotti sono stati messi a dura prova, simulando condizioni ambientali estreme e testando le performance aerodinamiche dei prodotti.
Il tutto, si è svolto in collaborazione con Alex Txikon, alpinista esperto e nostro ambassador, che ci ha permesso di mantenere il contatto tra test di laboratorio ed effettive esigenze reali degli utilizzatori in alta quota.
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EXTREME
The wind tunnel tests were conducted on all the tents in our collection to verify their wind resistance and ensure they met the expected standards. Among the products tested, the new Extreme 2 tent particularly stood out. Its name pays homage to the historic model used by Reinhold Messner since 1982, which was tested in this very location.The Ferrino Extreme 2 is a product like no other on the market. With its aerodynamic design and a weight of just 890 grams (reducible to 800 grams without the bag and stakes), it represents the most advanced innovation developed by our R&D team in collaboration with Basque mountaineer Alex Txikon, who has been using Ferrino tents for his winter expeditions on the eight-thousanders for years.
The test conducted at the Pininfarina Wind Tunnel in Grugliasco (Turin), one of the few facilities of its kind in the world, proved decisive. The Extreme 2 demonstrated exceptional wind resistance of over 150 km/h, ensuring safety, stability, and comfort even in the most extreme conditions.
When packed, the tent fits into a compact 36x12 centimeter case.
Its key features include a floor and inserts made of Bio-Based Dyneema Fiber 20,000mm, along with a double roof made of Ecosensor Recycled Nylon Membrane. The seams are taped to ensure total waterproofing, and there are loops at the corners of the floor for securing the tent with skis and ice axes.
The tent's structure is supported by an innovative Easton carbon pole system. This pole system is extremely lightweight and high-performing, allowing for quick and secure assembly even in challenging conditions, without the risk of losing any components. Additionally, a "multi-point" reflective guyline system is designed to prevent the poles from breaking or deforming in strong winds.
Its key features include a floor and inserts made of Bio-Based Dyneema Fiber 20,000mm, along with a double roof made of Ecosensor Recycled Nylon Membrane. The seams are taped to ensure total waterproofing, and there are loops at the corners of the floor for securing the tent with skis and ice axes.
The tent's structure is supported by an innovative Easton carbon pole system. This pole system is extremely lightweight and high-performing, allowing for quick and secure assembly even in challenging conditions, without the risk of losing any components. Additionally, a "multi-point" reflective guyline system is designed to prevent the poles from breaking or deforming in strong winds.
THE PROTOCOL
Since there are no standard regulations for testing tents, we developed our own protocol to test the wind resistance of the expedition tents in our collection.The test focused on the Extreme tent, specifically evaluating the strength of its ultralight carbon pole system in the wind tunnel.
We used wind speeds from the most extreme locations on the planet, such as Patagonia and the Karakoram, where our mountaineering and expedition tents are typically used.
During the test, the wind speed increased incrementally, reaching over 140 km/h. To further challenge our products, we also simulated gusts rather than a constant wind.
THE RESULTS
Here are the results we achieved through these tests:Enhanced Stability: Improved the stability of the tents to ensure reliable performance even in extreme conditions.
Increased Wind Resistance: Tested and optimized the tents' ability to withstand winds of up to 150 km/h.
Improved Safety: Ensured that the tents provide a high level of safety during expeditions in severe weather conditions.