Technical Data - Gradient Aspen5 User Manual

The top-level and middle-level lines with progressively differing diameters are made from
special, very strong uncovered lines. All these lines have the advantage of splice loops, giving
maximum overall strength, durability and the lowest possible drag.
The sophisticated combination of Dyneema and Vectran lines with different behaviour of
shrinking characteristics maintain the right geometry of the suspension system for a long
time.
The main C-lines are connected to the karabiners through loops, allowing for easier
adjustment when your glider is serviced.
The Aspen5 is supplied with a well proven three-riser speed-system which gives great
acceleration and maximum speed.
Gradient has paid attention to details too, including
new low-drag micro attachment points on the wing
tips, special karabiners, a new rucksack, inner bag
and riser bag, etc...
Length of the Aspen5 risers (mm):
Size 24
Non-accelerated
Accelerated
Size 26
Non-accelerated
Accelerated
Size 28
Non-accelerated
Accelerated

2.2. Technical data

Aspen5
Flat Area
Projected area
Span
Projected span
Aspect ratio
Projected aspect ratio
Max. chord
Min. chord
Number of cells
Line consumption
Weight of the glider
Take-off weight range
Optimal take-off weight
Certification EN
Take-off weight is the weight of the pilot including equipment and paraglider (approx 22-27 kg)
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A B
460 460
330 360
A B
480 480
325 358
A B
500 500
340 375
[m2]
[m2]
[m]
[m]
[m]
[m]
[m]
[kg]
[kg]
[kg]
A B
C
460
460
C
480
480
C
500
500
24 26
23.30 25,50
19.64 21,49
12.07 12,63
9.44 9.88
6.25 6.25
4.54 4.54
2.36 2.47
0,79 0.82
64
222.34 232.6
4.8 5.1
77-90 85-103
80-86 92-100
C
C R
28
27.74
23.38
13.17
10.30
6.25
4,54
2.58
0.86
64 64
242,6
5.4
98-118
105-115
C C
2.