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BGD Epic FreeStyle Paraglider

€2.870,00 EUR

~~€3.590,00 EUR~~ €2.870,00 EUR

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The EPIC FREESTYLE can handle the maneuvers and transitions, but its real beauty, and the reason instructors love it so much, is that it's truly forgiving. It will allow you to explore and master maneuvers but will save the day if you get the timing a little off.

The BGD Epic Freestyle is an ideal paraglider for beginners. With its EN-B certification, it will remain tolerant in case of bad timing. Derived from the Epic 1, it will also be very suitable for site or cross-country flights.

Technical specifications of BGD's Epic FreeStyle

Three-branched diagonal C rib

Along the entire length of the airfoil chord, BGD designed a diagonal brace consisting of three pieces that pass through openings in adjacent ribs. They provide structural integrity and ensure a stronger wing even when the brakes are applied. This is especially important near the trailing edge since the airfoil is thin there and the diagonals have little height to support the load.

Weight-optimized ribs on the BGD Epic FreeStyle

BGD has maintained the strength and rigidity of the ribs while removing all unnecessary fabric. This ensures reduced weight without additional manufacturing costs or weakening the wing. The size and position of the holes are calculated based on the local loads on the wing, and it is thanks to recent software developments that BGD can calculate this precisely.

Cord Cut Billow of the BGD Epic FreeStyle

Special cutting of the leading edge panels: the "Cord Cut Billow" technology was developed to improve the surface finish, stability, and more generally the performance of the sails. To this end, the upper surface panels of the leading edge are made with two cuts along the chord (CCB), in order to ensure an optimized surface development of the cells. Along the profile, up to ten centimeters of excess fabric are created by the boudinage effect. This excess material is normally absorbed by the inter-cell folds, while the CCB, by approaching the ideal surface development, does not simply minimize this defect. The reduction of folds also contributes to a better shaping of the ribs, which improves their performance.

Snap Locks of the BGD Epic FreeStyle

Snap Locks are lightweight and compact brake clips that allow for effortless attachment of brakes to risers thanks to small magnets inside the clip and a locking system that holds the handle in all directions except toward the rider. This unique concept prevents the handles from falling off when inflating, bending, or performing certain maneuvers. The Snap Lock system solves many of the brake pressure problems that every rider encounters.