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Aspen2

 
Aspen2 
 

 
Aspen2 

After three years of popular acclaim, excellent reviews and over 1200 Aspens sold world-wide, Gradient are replacing the Aspen with a new glider, The Aspen2, the next generation in the DHV 2 category.

Our target is clear.
To create an even better glider that will 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. This is our way for the Aspen2. The Aspen2 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 and riser bag etc. Several new materials are used in the construction of the Aspen2, The suspension system is constructed of a new generation of Edelrid line, the 7443 series; and a new narrower webbing has been selected for the riser system. The sail is our proven combination of Porcher Marine Skytex S 9092 water repellent (45g/m2) for the upper sail and Porcher Marine Skytex S 9017 (40g/m2) for the lower surface. The ribs are of Porcher Marine Skytex.
The Aspen2 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 together span a weight range of 65-130kg total weight, each size certified DHV2.

 

Aspen2
22 24 26 28 30
Flat Area [m2] 22.15 24.20 26.36 28.60 31.53
Projected area [m2] 19.51 21.33 23.22 25.20 27.78
Span [m] 11.23 11.57 12.25 12.76 13.40
Projected span [m] 9.45 9.88 10.31 10.74 11.28
Aspect ratio - 5.69 5.69 5.69 5.69 5.69
Projected aspect ratio - 4.58 4.58 4.58 4.58 4.58
Max. chord [m] 2.45 2.55 2.67 2.78 2.92
Min. chord [m] 0.52 0.54 0.57 0.59 0.62
Number of cells - 53 53 53 53 53
Line consumption [m] 324.3 339.0 353.8 368.5 386.9
Weight of the glider [kg] 4.8 5.1 5.4 5.8 6.1
Take-off weight range [kg] 65-75 70 - 85 80 - 100 90 - 115 105 - 130
Certification - DHV 2 DHV 2 DHV 2 DHV 2 DHV 2
Basic speed * km/h 38 38 38 38 38
Max. speed * km/h 50+ 50+ 50+ 50+ 50+
Min. sink rate * m/s 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
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 Combination

Blue
 Orange
 Red
Red - Gold

 

Homologation: / Aspen2 22 / Aspen2 24 / Aspen2 26 / Aspen2 28 / Aspen2 30 /

Line Concept: (download in format PDF) all sizes

User Manual: (download in format PDF)



 

Specification of materials Canopy
Upper Sail ......... Porcher Marine 9092 New SKYTEX, E85A - Evolution, 45 g/m2
Bottom Sail ........ Porcher Marine 9017 New SKYTEX, E38A - Classic, 40 g/m2
Ribs ................... Porcher Marine 9092 New SKYTEX, E29A-Hard Finish, 45 g/m2
Reinforcements ... Dacron 160 g/m2 , Scrimm 180 g/m2
Thread ........... Baner PES
Suspension lines
LIROS Dyneema DC 60 / 0.6 mm - strength 68 daN
LIROS Dyneema DC 100 / 0.7 mm - strength 99 daN
Edelrid Dyneema 7850-080 -1.0 - strength min. 80 daN
Edelrid Dyneema 7850-100 -1.1 - strength min. 100 daN
Edelrid Dyneema 7850-130 -1.3 - strength min. 130 daN
Edelrid Aramid 7343-140 -1.3 - strength min. 140 daN
Edelrid Aramid 7343-190 -1.5 - strength min. 190 daN
Edelrid Aramid 7343-240 -1.8 - strength min. 240 daN
Risers
Risers .................. PAD 1,6/22 mm- strength 1100 daN
Pulleys ................. AustriAlpin-Parafly; Riley
Karabiners ........... Maillon Rapide, Inox 3.5 mm