Echo 2
A mischievous mountain nymph, the ECHO 2 is full of fun. It’s a lightweight EPIC 2 with the same lust for life, and a lighter spirit.
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ECHO 2 is a multi-purpose superstar, a quiver of one! Whether you’re a relative beginner or have 20 flying years under your belt, she’s safe and accessible, with fun handling and good performance. So whether you fly locally, hike, travel or vol-bivouac, the ECHO 2 is everything you need.The BGD Echo 2 is a lightweight low-B paraglider designed as a versatile all-rounder for hike-and-fly, cross-country, and vol-biv. Based on the EPIC 2, it combines playful handling with low weight (starting at 3.4kg) and a small pack size, thanks to the optimized use of 27g/m2 and 38g/m2 Porcher cloth. It features a B/C steering system, sheathed lower lines for ease of use on rough launches, and technologies like Chord Cut Billow and Snap Locks.
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Technical Specifications
| Characteristics | Size XS | Size S | Size M | Size ML | Size L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total weight (kg) | 55 - 75 | 65 - 85 | 75 - 95 | 85 - 110 | 100 - 125 |
| Recommended weight (kg) | - | - | - | - | - |
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| Certification | EN-B | EN-B | EN-B | EN-B | EN-B |
| Glide ratio | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cells | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Aspect Ratio (flat) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Projected Aspect Ratio | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Flat Surface Area (m²) | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 |
| Projected Surface Area (m²) | 17.7 | 19.6 | 21 | 22.7 | 24.5 |
| Flat Span (m) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Projected Span (m) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Chord (m) | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3 |
| Glider weight (kg) | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
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Technologies
- BGD Parasim Simulation Software
- B/C Speed Steering
- BGD Feedback
- Chord Cut Billow (CCB)
- Low Weight and Pack size
- Multi-Plastics
- Integrated Line Layout
- Progressive Stability
- Snap Locks
- Triple finger diagonals
- Weight-optimised ribs
- Porcher Skytex Classic II 27g/m²
- Porcher Skytex 38g/m²
- Edelrid Magix Pro Dry 8001U
- Edelrid PPSL and TSL
- Liros DSL
- Kevlar / nylon webbing risers
EN-B
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