 About
the Eden III:
Technical description:
The Eden 3 was
designed for sporty-performance pilots who are looking for a well-balanced
wing with DHV 1-2 security.
The Eden 2 became a
star in the intermediate-performance category with a huge influence on the
paragliding market. It retains its excellent qualities and reputation in
the paragliding and paramotoring community. Over 13 months we tested
prototypes of its successor and decided to keep the name Eden. Progressing
from the Eden 2, we were challenged to make lighter brake pressure and
retain the excellent behavior during take off, security and handling of
the canopy. We tested 7 prototypes with different airfoils and several
line configurations. Each prototype also received intensive extended
testing for use with a paramotor.
 The
Eden 3 has 52 cells, which get thinner closer to the wing tip. The slim
elliptical form of the canopy has an aspect ratio of 5.26. The line
configuration used is from the Intox and helps maintain a clean canopy.
Diagonal V-tapes and a system of load-bearing tapes give the canopy
stability and influence easy behavior during extreme maneuvers. The canopy
is very resistant to collapse. It features excellent stability throughout
the full weight range and speed window. In an induced collapse the glider
does not rotate quickly and will usually reopen within 50 degrees. The
opening is smooth and predictable.
MAC pilots already
know that we do not have to advertise the easy launch and landing
characteristics. Despite high performance potential and agile handling the
Eden 3 has good dampening in all axes. The light brake pressure allows
pleasant turns during long thermal flights, but increases progressively
toward the end of its travel to offer safety reserves. The Eden 3 is
equipped with split A risers for easy big-ears.
Used
materials:
- Top: Skytex 9017,
Coating E77A and E38A 40 g/m2
- Bottom: Skytex 9017 Coating E38A 40 g/m2
- Main ribs,V tapes: Skytex 9017 Coating E29A 40 g/m2
- Minor ribs: Skytex 9017 Coating E38A 40 g/m2
- Upper lines: Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar 6843 – 80 kg, - 120 kg
- Main lines: Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar 6843- 240 kg, - 200 kg, - 160 kg
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