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Gradient ASPEN II - DHV 2, also available in "Acro" version
Marine Skytex S 9092 water repellent (45g/m2) for the upper sail and Porcher Marine Skytex S 9017 (45g/m2) for the lower surface. The main ribs are also of Porcher Marine Skytex. As always, the glider is very light - about 1kg lighter than most similar models in this category - not only to help with carrying it, but also to keep its dynamics at check.
Aspen II is presented in five attractive colour ways with a new design style and two new colours:- orange and dark silver. Five standard sizes are available that span a weight range of 65-130kg of total weight, each size certified DHV2. The prices in Australia are very competitive and may vary withsize, your geographic location and the exchange rate of Aussie dollar.
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ASPEN II Technical data:
TYPE: ASPEN II 22 ASPEN II 24 ASPEN II 26 ASPEN II 28 ASPEN II 30
Area .................................. 22.15 m2 24.20 m2 26.36 m2 28.60 m2 31.53 m2
Flight area ...................... 19.51 m2 21.33 m2 23.22 m2 25.20 m2 27.78 m2
Span .................................. 11.23 m 11.57 m 12.25 m 12.76 m 13.40 m
Flight span ....................... 9.45 m 9.88 m 10.31 m 10.74 m 11.28 m
Aspect ratio ....................... 5.69 5.69 5.69 5.69 5.69
Flight aspect ratio ................ 4.58 4.58 4.58 4.58 4.58
Max. chord ....................... 2.45 m 2.55 m 2.67 m 2.78 m 2.92 m
No. of cells .......................... 53 53 53 53 53
Type and diameter of lines .... dyneema 0.7/1.0/1.1/1.3 // aramid 1.3/1.5/1.8 mm
Max. line length (B) ......... 6.84 m 7.15 m 7.46 m 7.77 m 8.16 m
Line consumption ............... 324.3 m 339.0 m 353.8 m 368.5 m 386.9 m
Weight of the glider ............ 4.8 kg 5.1 kg 5.4 kg 5.8 kg 6.1 kg
Takeoff weight range ........... 65 -75 kg 70 – 85 kg 80-100 kg 90-115 kg 100-130 kg
Certification ......................... DHV 2 DHV 2 DHV 2 DHV 2 DHV 2
Max. speed ......................... 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50+
Min. sink rate ..................... @ 1.0 m/s @ 1.0 m/s @ 1.0 m/s @ 1.0 m/s @ 1.0 m/s
Gliding ratio ....................... @ 8.7 @ 8.7 @ 8.7 @ 8.7 @ 8.7
The performance data are for general information only and by no means should it serve for making comparisons with products by other manufacturers. The methods for obtaining this data vary and there are no fixed standards. Any comparisons based on these data can be misleading.
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After three years of success, excellent reviews and over 1200 Aspens sold world-wide, Gradient is replacing the Aspen with a new glider, the Aspen II.
It wasn't easy to create an even better glider that would satisfy a similar pilot sector, keeping the comfortable but dynamic flying characteristics of the original Aspen but increasing the already high performance and safety margins. After a year's work and a huge number of hours of prototypes testing the new glider is here.
The Aspen II has a new airfoil section and canopy curves; special focus has been given to the position, area and shaping of the air entry ports to ensure high stability over a very wide speed range (angle of attack). The forces in the wing are carefully calculated and balanced to give a flawless sail presentation and an intuitive feel to the flying. Gradient has paid attention to details too with new low drag micro attachment points on the wing tips and a new rucksack, inner bag, riser bag etc.
Several new materials are used in the construction of the Aspen II. The suspension system is constructed of a new generation of Edelrid line, the 7443 series. A new narrower webbing has been selected for the riser system. The sail is our proven combination of Porcher |
