Technische Features

Duralast

Reinforced robust construction, strongest materials, ultra-durable. Perfect for intensive training and professional use.

Duralight
Semi-light construction, mix of most robust materials where needed, lighter when no impacting overall durability, highly durable, for everyday use.
Superlight

Superlight construction, no compromise on material quality and overall durability, only the lightest, but the very best.

DURALAST

Reinforced robust construction, strongest materials, ultra-durable. Perfect for intensive training and professional use.

 

DURALIGHT

Semi-light construction, mix of most robust materials where needed, lighter when no impacting overall durability, highly durable, for everyday use.

 

SUPERLIGHT

Superlight construction, no compromise on material quality and overall durability, only the lightest, but the very best.

 

WINGLETS

Winglet profile shape at tips, similar to modern airplanes. Enlarges the projected aspect ratio, improves performance by also reducing drag and enhancing directional stability.

 

VORTEX HOLES

Vortex holes help reducing the drag at wingtips, and increase performance. Besides, they allow a continuous removal of dust and particles otherwise trapped inside the canopy. Also helping to deflate the wing when packing it.

 

S-NOSE

Shark-nose type leading edge. The leading edge is formed by a unique S-shaped constrained rod, for optimized performance. The leading edge is aggressive, but remains light for easy take off and rigidity is optimized for a better glider feel.

 

NITINOL RODS

To improve glider packing, reduce glider weight while optimizing sail tensions,  Nitinol rods are used in the leading edge. Nitinol is shape memory and super elastic nickel titanium alloy allowing strong deformations without being bent or damaged.

 

RATIOPARTS RODS

These “orange” rods are more flexible than the transparent nylon rods. Improving the flying characteristics and are less sensitive on bending and deforming. Nevertheless we suggest to pack your wing properly.

 

TRANSPARENT RODS

The clear and stiffer transparent rods are used mostly on performance wings – giving maximum stiffness for profile consistency. It requires a proper packing of the wing to ensure its form.

 

3D-CUT

All panels designed and cut according to state-of-the-art 3D technologies to improve profile consistency and controls ballooning deforming.. Cleaner surface, more performance.

 

MINI RIBS

A clean trailing edge is key for reducing drag, improving performance. One way to do this is to reduce deformations, by adding short ribs for a more stable surface finish.

 

RAZOR EDGE

A specific way to control the ballooning at the trailing edge. The thinner the trailing edge, the smoother the airflow, the lower the drag. That’s the aim of the razor edge, to channel out the airflow in the most efficient way.

 

SHEATHED LINES

Sheathed lines offer a strong protection against handling on the ground, sharp edges and abrasion in general. They are preferred for training, intensive or professional use. Linesets are designed and dimensioned to last as long as your glider with proper handling.

 

UNSHEATHED LINES

Air-Design is only using the best grades of Edelrid aramid lines. Smooth handling on the ground, strong, highly durable, and dimensionally stable. Linesets are designed and dimensioned to last as long as your glider with proper handling.

 

RACE ARAMID RISERS – 13mm

Clean, clear, efficient and light risers are equipping our gliders.  With their racy look, they remain easy to handle, and improve aerodynamics.

 

SUPERLIGHT DYNEEMA RISERS

Taurus Dyneema rope is used for clean, easy to read and use, and dimensionally stable Superlight risers.  Saves  around 200g compared to Race Aramid risers.

 

B/C CONTROL

The risers include an intuitive B/C control in a clean and simple construction. Just hold the risers on the green handle, pull down both C and Bs together for an efficient action on the trim, not deforming the airfoil. Smoothly improves your glide (read manual for details, short video to show)

Winglets

Winglet profile shape at tips, similar to modern airplanes. Enlarges the projected aspect ratio, improves performance by also reducing drag and enhancing directional stability.

Vortex Holes
Vortex holes help reducing the drag at wingtips, and increase performance. Besides, they allow a continuous removal of dust and particles otherwise trapped inside the canopy. Also helping to deflate the wing when packing it.
S-Nose
Shark-nose type leading edge. The leading edge is formed by a unique S-shaped constrained rod, for optimized performance. The leading edge is aggressive, but remains light for easy take off and rigidity is optimized for a better glider feel.
Nitinol Rods
To improve glider packing, reduce glider weight while optimizing sail tensions, Nitinol rods are used in the leading edge. Nitinol is shape memory and super elastic nickel titanium alloy allowing strong deformations without being bent or damaged.
Ratioparts Rods
These “orange” rods are more flexible than the transparent nylon rods. Improving the flying characteristics and are less sensitive on bending and deforming. Nevertheless we suggest to pack your wing properly.
Transparent Rods
The clear and stiffer transparent rods are used mostly on performance wings – giving maximum stiffness for profile consistency. It requires a proper packing of the wing to ensure its form.
3D-Cut
All panels designed and cut according to state-of-the-art 3D technologies to improve profile consistency and controls ballooning deforming.. Cleaner surface, more performance.
Mini Ribs
A clean trailing edge is key for reducing drag, improving performance. One way to do this is to reduce deformations, by adding short ribs for a more stable surface finish.
Razor Edge
A specific way to control the ballooning at the trailing edge. The thinner the trailing edge, the smoother the airflow, the lower the drag. That’s the aim of the razor edge, to channel out the airflow in the most efficient way.
Swivel Brake Lines

Reinforced robust construction, strongest materials, ultra-durable. Perfect for intensive training and professional use.

Maillon Clips

Reinforced robust construction, strongest materials, ultra-durable. Perfect for intensive training and professional use.

Safe Links

Reinforced robust construction, strongest materials, ultra-durable. Perfect for intensive training and professional use.

Sheathed Lines
Sheathed lines offer a strong protection against handling on the ground, sharp edges and abrasion in general. They are preferred for training, intensive or professional use. Linesets are designed and dimensioned to last as long as your glider with proper handling.
Unsheathed Lines
Air-Design is only using the best grades of Edelrid aramid lines. Smooth handling on the ground, strong, highly durable, and dimensionally stable. Linesets are designed and dimensioned to last as long as your glider with proper handling.
Race Aramid Risers - 13mm
Clean, clear, efficient and light risers are equipping our gliders. With their racy look, they remain easy to handle, and improve aerodynamics.
Superlight Dyneema Risers
Taurus Dyneema rope is used for clean, easy to read and use, and dimensionally stable Superlight risers. Saves around 200g compared to Race Aramid risers.
BS Pulley Connector

Reinforced robust construction, strongest materials, ultra-durable. Perfect for intensive training and professional use.

B/C Control

The risers include an intuitive B/C control in a clean and simple construction. Just hold the risers on the green handle, pull down both C and Bs together for an efficient action on the trim, not deforming the airfoil. Smoothly improves your glide (read manual for details, short video to show)