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SOL Prymus 2 Paraglider

Specs, test data and other useful information on the SOL Prymus 2.

Like a bit of arm-chair paragliding? Among these paragliding DVDs from Amazon there's a couple that have copped a bad review, but could still be worth a look. A few are very recent, having been released in 2010.

sol prymus 2 paraglider

The Prymus 2 canopy, up close and personal. Photo by Gérard Florit, used with permission.

Available in late 2005, but certified in Jan 2006, I'm choosing to call it a 2005 wing. :-)

Year of Manufacture2005
CertificationDHV 1
Size DesignationM




Ever Flown This Wing?

If so, feel free to share anything you like about the experience here. What were your first impressions?

Please state your experience level, just to put your comments in perspective.

For example, you might be a low-time pilot flying a new wing for the first time and loving it!

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Price

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

Euros2400EUR
U.S. Dollars3000USD
United Kingdom Pounds1600GBP
Australian Dollars4100AUD
South African Rand23300ZAR
South Korean Won2880000KRW
Indian Rupees139800INR



Numerical Data

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

pilot take-off weight75-95 kg(166-210 lbs)
wing weight6.0 kg(13.3 lbs)
wing area (flat)28.6 m²(308 ft²)
wing area (projected)23.4 m²(252 ft²)
wing span (flat)12.0 m(39 ft)
wing span (projected)9.2 m(30 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)5.0
aspect ratio (projected)3.6
min sink1.2 m/s(236 fpm, 4.3 kph, 2.3 knts)
best glide ratio8.3:1
speed min22 kph(14 mph, 12 knts)
speed trim37 kph(23 mph, 20 knts)
speed max47 kph(29 mph, 25 knts)



Non-Numerical Data, from DHV

If numbers don't excite you, try this:

take off handlingeasy
roll dampingaverage
control travelhigh
agilityaverage
spiral dive entryeasy
spiral dive exitturn continues through < 180 degrees
landing behavioreasy
B-line stall entryeasy
B-line stall recoveryspontaneous
big ears entryeasy
big ears recoveryspontaneous, quickly

All the above were recorded when this SOL paraglider was flown at max weight.



Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the available color schemes for the SOL Prymus 2, which are the same as the Synergy wing. 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 something different adorning the leading edge.



white, black-red leading edge




red, black-white leading edge




light blue, black-red leading edge




yellow, black-red leading edge




royal blue, black-white leading edge




A Good Book

Paragliding - A Pilot's Training Manual. Do you have at least a few hours of soaring experience under your belt? Keen to learn much more? This book will fill out your knowledge nicely. Just remember it doesn't take the place of your instructor!




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