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Sky Ares Paraglider

Some tables, some simple graphics and a great pic of the Sky Ares!

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sky ares paraglider

Another inflated canopy close-up taken by Gérard Florit. Used with permission. See the switched colors on the upper surface, visible through the lower surface.


Year of Manufacture2005
CertificationCEN Performance
Size DesignationM


Price

Note: The international prices below are only a guide, being Oct 2006 currency conversions from the 2005 price in Euros!

Euros3350EUR
U.S. Dollars4200USD
United Kingdom Pounds2200GBP
Australian Dollars5600AUD
South African Rand31700ZAR
South Korean Won4013000KRW
Indian Rupees190200INR


Numerical Data

For all you number-crunchers out there, feast on this:

pilot take-off weight80-100 kg(177-221 lbs)
wing weight5.5 kg(12.2 lbs)
wing area (flat)23.8 m²(256 ft²)
wing area (projected)20.8 m²(224 ft²)
wing span (flat)12.0 m(39 ft)
wing span (projected)9.6 m(31 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)6.0
aspect ratio (projected)4.4
min sink1.0 m/s(197 fpm, 3.6 kph, 1.9 knts)
best glide ratio8.8:1
speed min25 kph(16 mph, 14 knts)
speed trim38 kph(24 mph, 21 knts)
speed max52 kph(32 mph, 28 knts)


Non-Numerical Data

I can find no test report data in English from CEN for this Sky paraglider, sorry.


Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the lower surface color schemes for the Sky Ares. The upper surface pattern is the same as the lower surface pattern in each case, but with the colors switched. I hope this approach is useful for getting a good idea of the colors when quickly comparing wings. Most paragliders have a basic wing color plus another color adorning the leading edge. Like the Fides 2, the Ares is just a bit different!



'Red' - red and white pattern on upper and lower surfaces




'Blue' - blue and white pattern on upper and lower surfaces




'Golden' - yellow and white pattern on upper and lower surfaces




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