Hero XPed
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The Hero XPed is a serious contender for hike-and-fly competitions. Its passive safety, delightful turn and global performance make it also a perfect companion for vol-biv adventures.The Hero XPed is AirDesign's lightest EN-D glider to date, engineered for extreme hike-and-fly races like the X-Alps. As the second product in the Expedition (XPed) series, it boasts optimized tension across the span for all-terrain capability, balanced flexibility at the wingtips for better floatation, and a precise turn behavior for efficient thermalling. It combines a durable light construction with optimized Nitinol rods and 12mm Aramid risers, making it both robust and lightweight enough for top-tier athletes and vol-biv adventurers alike.
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Technical Specifications
| Characteristics | Size XXS | Size XS | Size S | Size M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total weight (kg) | 64 - 80 | 74 - 88 | 84 - 98 | 94 - 108 |
| Recommended weight (kg) | 69 - 77 | 78 - 85 | 86 - 95 | 96 - 104 |
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| Certification | EN-D | EN-D | EN-D | EN-D |
| Glide ratio | - | - | - | - |
| Cells | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Aspect Ratio (flat) | 6.81 | 6.81 | 6.81 | 6.81 |
| Projected Aspect Ratio | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Flat Surface Area (m²) | 18.98 | 20.3 | 21.86 | 23.32 |
| Projected Surface Area (m²) | 16.25 | 17.38 | 18.72 | 19.96 |
| Flat Span (m) | - | - | - | - |
| Projected Span (m) | - | - | - | - |
| Chord (m) | 2.11 | 2.18 | 2.26 | 2.34 |
| Glider weight (kg) | 2.81 | 2.95 | 3.15 | 3.28 |
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Technologies
- XPED
- VORTEX HOLES
- CROSS SHARK-NOSE
- NITINOL RODS
- 3D-CUT
- MINI RIBS
- RAZOR EDGE
- UNSHEATHED & COLORED LINES
- BS PULLEY CONNECTOR
- Dominico 10 DSF
- Porcher Skytex 27 hard
- Edelrid 8001/U
- COUSIN 12mm Aramid
- JOO-TECH 4,3mm / AirDesign Softlinks
EN-D
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