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Golden 3 - LFT 1-2/EN B certified paraglider
After a worldwide success of the predecessor model Golden 2 Gradient's new intermediate glider Golden 3 comes with certification EN-B, LTF 1-2. The glider will be available in five sizes (22, 24, 26, 28 and 30) covering a wide weight range of pilots. Golden 3 is a completely new design developed meticulously over a period of almost two years and finally chosen by a detailed in-flight comparison from three different prototypes.
The glider has a new profile for higher efficiency in converting airstreams. In the area of handling the target was producing a sensitive sports class characteristic giving maximum feedback to the pilot. This enables an experienced pilot respond accurately to the smallest movements of the air and lets him exploit the full potential of the glider. Still, a sufficient margin has been left between the glider indicating these movements and the point when it would suffer any kind of deflation if pilot should ignore these signals. This makes Golden 3 suitable for less experienced pilots as well.
As all other Gradient models Golden 3 features the unique Gradient's wing light weight wing construction resulting in a further improving the flight characteristics in extreme manoeuvres turbulent air and thermals. Golden 3 has been designed as a direct replacement of Golden 2 and it doesn’t require more piloting skills than its predecessor.
Golden 3 comes in new color combinations with a fresh design. The new series has the Gradient-Logo on the upper sail. Special colour combinations are available at request for a small fee.
Golden 3 can be also supplied in a certified paramotor version for a small extra fee.
Golden3 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
|
Flat Area |
[m2] |
22.40 |
24.37 |
26.54 |
28.92 |
31.28 |
Projected area |
[m2] |
19.39 |
21.10 |
22.98 |
25.04 |
27.05 |
Span |
[m] |
10.96 |
11.44 |
11.88 |
12.46 |
12.96 |
Projected span |
[m] |
9.19 |
9.58 |
10.00 |
10.44 |
10.86 |
Aspect ratio |
- |
5.37 |
5.37 |
5.37 |
5.37 |
5.37 |
Projected aspect ratio |
- |
4.35 |
4.35 |
4.35 |
4.35 |
4.35 |
Max. chord |
[m] |
2.57 |
2.68 |
2.80 |
2.92 |
3.04 |
Min. chord |
[m] |
0.53 |
0.56 |
0.58 |
0.61 |
0.63 |
Number of cells |
- |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
Line consumption |
[m] |
313.9 |
327.5 |
341.7 |
356.7 |
371.0 |
Weight of the glider |
[kg] |
4.4 |
5.0 |
5.3 |
5.7 |
6.1 |
Take-off weight range |
[kg] |
62 - 77 |
75 - 90 |
85 - 100 |
95 - 115 |
110 - 130 |
DHV Certification |
- |
B / 1-2 |
B / 1-2 |
B / 1-2 |
B / 1-2 |
B / 1-2 |
Basic speed * |
km/h |
38 |
38 |
38 |
38 |
38 |
Max. speed * |
km/h |
50+ |
50+ |
50+ |
50+ |
50+ |
Min. sink rate * |
m/s |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
Gliding ratio * |
- |
8,5+ |
8,5+ |
8,5+ |
8,5+ |
8,5+ |
*These data are valid at the mid-point of weight range.
Note: performance data are dependant upon the wing loading, type of harness and position of the pilot.
Standard color Combinations
Custom colour  |
Green |
Orange |
Red |
Sangria |
Yellow |
Specification of materials:
Canopy
Upper Sail – leading edge......... Porcher Marine New SKYTEX 9092, E85A-Evolution, 45 g/m2
Upper Sail – rear part......... Porcher Marine New SKYTEX 9017, E38A-Classic, 40 g/m2
Bottom Sail........ Porcher Marine New, SKYTEX 9017, E38A-Classic, 40 g/m2
Ribs ................... Porcher Marine SKYTEX 9017, E29A-Hard finish, 40 g/m2
Reinforcements ... Scrim F 02 420 X15A, 180 g/m2; Dacron 160 g/m2
Thread ........... Amann, Synton 40
Suspension system
Lines- Upper level
LIROS Dyneema DC 60/ 0.6 mm - strength min. 68 daN
LIROS Dyneema DC 120/ 0.8 mm - strength min. 122 daN
Lines- Middle level
COUSIN Dyneema 0.95 mm - strength 80 daN
COUSIN Dyneema 1.1 mm - strength 100 daN
COUSIN Dyneema 1.3 mm - strength 130 daN
Lines- Main level
COUSIN Technora 1.2 mm - strength 110 daN
COUSIN Technora 1.5 mm - strength 150 daN
COUSIN Technora 1.8 mm - strength 215 daN
COUSIN Technora 1.9 mm - strength 300 daN
Risers
Webbing .................. PAD 1.6 / 22 mm and 1.6 / 15 mm
Thread...................... PAV 9 PAD
Pulleys ................. AustriAlpin Parafly; Riley Australia
Karabiners........... Maillon Rapide, Inox 3.5 mm