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SOL Synergy 2 Paraglider

Some tables, some simple graphics and a great pic of the SOL Synergy 2! Enjoy...

Year of Manufacture2005
CertificationDHV 2
Size DesignationM



Price

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

Euros2900EUR
U.S. Dollars3700USD
United Kingdom Pounds2000GBP
Australian Dollars4900AUD
South African Rand28500ZAR
South Korean Won3480000KRW
Indian Rupees168700INR



Numerical Data

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

pilot take-off weight75-95 kg(166-210 lbs)
wing weight6.7 kg(14.8 lbs)
wing area (flat)27.3 m²(294 ft²)
wing area (projected)22.7 m²(244 ft²)
wing span (flat)12.4 m(41 ft)
wing span (projected)9.8 m(32 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)5.6
aspect ratio (projected)4.2
min sink1.1 m/s(216 fpm, 4.0 kph, 1.9 knts)
best glide ratio8.8:1
speed min24 kph(15 mph, 13 knts)
speed trim38 kph(24 mph, 21 knts)
speed max52 kph(32 mph, 28 knts)



Non-Numerical Data, from DHV

If numbers don't excite you, try this:

take off handlingaverage
roll dampingaverage
control travelaverage
agilityaverage
spiral dive entryaverage
spiral dive exitturn continues through < 180 degrees
landing behavioraverage
B-line stall entryeasy
B-line stall recoverydelayed acceleration < 4 sec
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 Synergy 2. 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. You might be able to get a detailed look at one of the color schemes from the manufacturer's picture further down this page.



white, black-red leading edge




red, black-white leading edge




light blue, black-red leading edge




yellow, black-red leading edge




blue, black-white leading edge




Manufacturer's Picture

The Synergy canopy in all its inflated glory. Photo by Gérard Florit, used with permission. This pic seems to be of the original 2002 Synergy, I'll try and get one of a Synergy 2 later...

sol synergy paraglider




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!

Last updated: 24 Aug 2007




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