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UP Ascent 2 Paraglider

Specs, test data and other useful information on the UP Ascent 2.

The Ascent 2 paraglider, as represented in 3D CAD software of some sort. Source: Para2000.org

UP Ascent 2 Paraglider


Year of Manufacture2009
CertificationLTF-1 / EN B
SizeM

Paragliding - A Pilot's Training Manual. One of the best books on the sport!

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Price

Note: These international prices for the UP Ascent 2 paraglider are only a guide. They are May 2009 currency conversions from the 2009 price in Euros.

Euros2800EUR
U.S. Dollars3700USD
United Kingdom Pounds2500GBP
Australian Dollars5000AUD
South African Rand31100ZAR
Indian Rupees185000INR
South Korean Won4750000KRW


Some Specs

pilot take-off weight80-105 kg(177-232 lbs)
wing weight5.9 kg(13.0 lbs)
wing area (flat)29.0 m²(312 ft²)
wing area (projected)24.8 m²(267 ft²)
wing span (flat)12.4 m(41 ft)
wing span (projected)9.7 m(32 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)5.3
aspect ratio (projected)3.8
min sink1.1 m/s(217 fpm, 4.0 kph, 2.1 knts)
best glide ratio7.7:1
speed min23 kph(14 mph, 12 knts)
speed trim37 kph(23 mph, 20 knts)
speed max51 kph(32 mph, 28 knts)


Some DHV Test Results

inflationevenly, immediately
rising behaviourimmediately comes over pilot
take off handlingeasy
roll dampingaverage
control travelhigh
agilityaverage
front collapse opening behaviourspontaneous, quickly
asymm. collapse course change90 - 180 degrees
asymm. collapse loss of altitudeslight
asymm. collapse opening behaviourspontaneous
spiral dive entryaverage
spiral dive exitturn continues through < 180 degrees
B-line stall entryeasy
B-line stall recoveryspontaneous
big ears entryeasy
big ears recoveryspontaneous, quickly
landing behavioreasy

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


Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the available color schemes for the UP Ascent 2. Just one it seems, unless someone cares to correct me! Colors are only approximate, and so is the outline of the wing. But it gives you some idea.

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Gold Silver



A Good Book

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


Last updated: 4 Jul 2009


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