ADVANCE EPSILON 9 – The Joy of Flying
It is nothing special to introduce a flying-mad earthling to paragliding. What is special is to deliver the positive experiences and high feel-good factors of the sport that keep him there for years – long after the license. That’s exactly what the Advance EPSILON series does. EPSILON 9
Feeling good from the pull up
Nothing upsets the Advance EPSILON 9: with pitch and directional stability, it forges on through turbulent air. Steering demands are answered precisely, without delay. These features combined are responsible for its defining fun and feel-good factor in the air, and as life-long partners of passive safety, they share the credit for long-lasting and uninterrupted enjoyment of flight.
Latest techniques for good performance
Whether we consider the internalized Miniribs, latest Hybrid lining layout, or Low Drag Stabilos, the marked EPSILON 9 performance boost results from intensive development work and subsequent technology upgrades. Needless to say, the Intermediate also has all the expected state-of-the-art features like Sliced Diagonals, Advanced Airscoop, and Double 3D Shaping.
The Advance Epsilon 9 is Straightforward in every respect
Starting with wing size choice, then to line sorting, clipping in, big ears to speedbar: the EPSILON 9 is intuitive and simple to manage. The new Automatic Dust Remove even sweeps the wing interior for you while you are flying!
EPSILON 9 Technology & Features
Technology Upgrade
The Advance EPSILON 9 enjoys a comprehensive technology upgrade: Internalised Miniribs make a smooth trailing edge and Low Drag Stabilos reduce energy-sapping vortices.
The Epsilon 9 is State of the Art Technologies
This Advance paraglider contains the latest State of the Art technologies such as the Advanced Air Scoop for good-natured stall characteristics, Double 3D-Shaping and Sliced Diagonals.
Automatic Dust Remover
As a first for ADVANCE paraglider models the EPSILON 9 has a continuous all-cell channel along the trailing edge as an exit route for dust and debris. If necessary it can be left open for use in flight.
Hybrid Line array EPSILON 9
Simple and easy-to-see sorting plus maximum performance: the EPSILON 9 has an intelligent line mix of covered Liros Dyneema base lines, with robust, uncovered Edelrid Aramid gallery lines.
Riser Features
Technical Data
| EPSILON 9 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat surface | m2 | 22.1 | 23.9 | 25.9 | 27.8 | 29.8 |
| Projected surface | m2 | 18.5 | 20 | 21.7 | 23.3 | 25 |
| Ideal weight range | kg | 65-75 | 75-85 | 85-97 | 97-110 | 110-125 |
| Certified takeoff weight | kg | 60-77 | 70-88 | 80-100 | 92-114 | 105-128 |
| Glider weight | kg | 4.15 | 4.4 | 4.65 | 4.95 | 5.25 |
| Span | m | 10.73 | 11.15 | 11.61 | 12.03 | 12.45 |
| Projected span | m | 8.26 | 8.59 | 8.94 | 9.26 | 9.59 |
| Aspect ratio | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Projected aspect ratio | 3.68 | 3.68 | 3.68 | 3.68 | 3.68 | |
| Max. chord | m | 2.59 | 2.69 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Number of cells | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | |
| Number of risers | 3+1 | 3+1 | 3+1 | 3+1 | 3+1 | |
| Certification | EN / LTF B | EN / LTF B | EN / LTF B | EN / LTF B | EN / LTF B |
Materials
| Leading edge | Porcher Sport Skytex 38 universal |
| Upper surface | Porcher Sport Skytex 38 universal |
| Lower surface | Porcher Sport Skytex Easyfly |
| Designstripe | Porcher Sport Skytex 38 universal |
| Profiles | Porcher Sport Skytex 40 hard finish |
| Unsuspended profiles | Porcher Sport Skytex 40 hard finish |
| Main lines | Liros PPSLS 260/200/125 |
| Galery lines | Edelrid A-8000U-190/130/090/070/050 |
| Brake lines | Edelrid A-8000U-090/70/50 |
| Steering lines | Edelrid A-7850-240 |
| Edelrid A-8000U-190 | |
| Risers | Liros Polyester/Technora 13mm, 850daN |
| Quick links | Peguet MR Delta 3.5mm / S12 |
Delivery with
- COMFORTPACK 3
- COMPRESSBAG
- Repair-Kit
- Mini-Windsock
- Getting Started Booklet
Ideal weight range choice, well-tuned for weight, with a correctly-designed small wing
EPSILON 9 sizes cover the complete glider Ideal Weight Range in 10 to 15 kg steps (small to large wings). Any flying weight occurs within only one glider size, because this range extends progressively through the glider sizes, with no overlaps. These EPSILON 9 ideal takeoff weight areas include the optimal relationship between gliding speed and climb performance for each size in all normal flying conditions, and also take into account different paraglider size characteristics.
If you are a new pilot who has feel, sensitivity and ambition to learn, then this glider will be a perfect companion for a long time. Equally, if you are an experienced pilot who wants sensitive handling with lots of passive safety for stress-free but fun XC flying , then the EPSILON 9 will deliver.
Hugh Miller, CrossCountry EPSILON 9
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