BGD Echo 2 paraglider

Audience

The ECHO 2 is a true Swiss Army knife, it's the fifth ace up your sleeve. Whether you're a beginner or have 20 years of experience, it's perfect for you, with its fun handling and top-of-the-range performance. We've implemented innovative solutions to address the lightweight/durability issue. We use a unique fabric combination that makes it a lightweight, durable, and easy-to-use wing. So whether you're flying locally, touring, traveling, or bivouacking, the ECHO 2 is the wing for you!

Designer's Notes

With the ECHO 2 we wanted a light, aesthetic and joyful sail, easy to fold and take everywhere with you. And at the same time we had to keep the sail intuitive and not too fragile while maintaining solid performance. The ECHO 2 is entirely made with high-end fabrics from Porcher, mainly 27g/m² for the lower and upper surfaces and 38g/m² in the center of the leading edge to ensure good longevity in the most stressed parts.

The leading edge rods are short and we didn't need to use any elsewhere on the sail, making it easy to fold and perfectly compactable into a small volume.

We opted for the same risers as on the EPC 2 because they are much more comfortable and ergonomic to handle than braided Dyneema risers. Whether you are a beginner or taking the ECHO 2 into extreme environments, everything is designed to make it easier for you to use. We also kept the lower lines covered for the same reasons: they are easy to see, which makes it easy to quickly spot if they are caught in anything before inflating. This also allows for color coding to easily distinguish each group of lines.

We paid a LOT of attention to inflation based on pilot feedback. The wing easily climbs overhead until you decide to take off. It doesn't stay behind or overshoot in strong winds. Easy and relaxing... you'll love it!

Pilot safety is always at the heart of our concern, this is even more true when it comes to the development of B entry wings, and the ECHO 2 is no exception. However, we were also looking for a tangible improvement in performance. It has more glide and speed than the ECHO 1 and we used a hybrid riser system similar to the Base 2. You can explore the entire speed range, including the accelerator, in complete safety, while learning to correct your heading with the tails. The great pitch stability of the ECHO 2 will allow you, if you wish, to approach and develop this new technique of piloting with the tails with confidence.

The large travel of the brake controls prevents accidental stalling or spinning, yet the controls are extremely precise and direct. The wing is fun and playful: BGD all the way. The colors also appear on the lower surface for even more personality (and as a pilot, you benefit from it too!)