Echo
Bounce from one flying style to another, with an ECHO.
Pilot Profile:
The ECHO is THE all-rounder in our range, created for just-out-of training newbies, avid hike-and-flyers, cross-country pilots, world travellers, soarers, vol-et-skiers, wagga/soaring dudes and vol-bivouacers. With a solid blend of performance and no-stress safety the pilot who loves every kind of paragliding will find one wing does it all with this little lightweight package.The BGD Echo is a lightweight EN-B all-rounder paraglider designed for a wide range of pilots, from eager beginners to experienced hike-and-fly and XC pilots. Based on the Epic but utilizing a lighter material mix and stripped-down line set, it saves 500-700g while offering enhanced performance with no compromise in safety. Features include Chord Cut Billow (CCB), a Shark-nose, Snap Locks, Baby A-risers, and triple finger diagonals.
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Technical Specifications
| Characteristics | Size XS | Size S | Size M | Size ML | Size L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total weight (kg) | 50 - 65 | 60 - 80 | 75 - 95 | 90 - 110 | 105 - 125 |
| Recommended weight (kg) | 50 - 65 | 60 - 80 | 75 - 95 | 90 - 110 | 105 - 125 |
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| Certification | EN-B | EN-B | EN-B | EN-B | EN-B |
| Glide ratio | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cells | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Aspect Ratio (flat) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Projected Aspect Ratio | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Flat Surface Area (m²) | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26.8 | 28.9 |
| Projected Surface Area (m²) | 17.9 | 19.6 | 21.2 | 22.8 | 24.5 |
| Flat Span (m) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Projected Span (m) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Chord (m) | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3 |
| Glider weight (kg) | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
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Technologies
- Baby A-riser
- Chord Cut Billow (CCB)
- BGD Feedback
- Impeccable Spiral Behaviour
- Integrated Line Layout
- Progressive Stability
- Snap Locks
- Triple finger diagonals
- Weight-optimised ribs
- Top surface: Dominico D20 36g/m²
- Bottom surface: Porcher Skytex Classic II 27g/m²
- Internal structure: Porcher Skytex hard finish 32g/m²
- Plastic wire 2,4mm
- Risers: 12mm Kevlar / nylon webbing
- Pulleys: Harken
- Top lines: Liros DC
- Middle lines: Edelrid Magix Pro Dry 8001U
- Lower lines: Liros TSL
- Brakes: Liros DC
EN-B
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