Epic
The ideal paraglider for your first big flights, and a fun all-rounder for seasoned pilots.
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Ideal for pilots about to leave their house thermal for the first time, and a fun all-rounder for seasoned pilots.The BGD Epic is an intuitive, safe, and graphically appealing EN-B paraglider. With 42 optimized cells and an aspect ratio of 5.0, it strikes a perfect balance between safety and performance. Packed with technologies like Chord Cut Billow (CCB), shark nose, weight-optimized ribs, and triple finger diagonals, it ensures stability and easy handling. It is designed for pilots ready for their first XC flights as well as seasoned pilots seeking a relaxed, fun all-rounder.
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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) | - | - | - | - | - |
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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) | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.4 |
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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 D30 42g/m²
- Bottom surface: Dominico D20 36g/m²
- Internal structure: Porcher Skytex hard finish 40g/m²
- Nose reinforcing: Plastic wire 2,3 / 2,7mm
- Risers: 13mm Kevlar / nylon webbing
- Pulleys: Harken
- Top lines: Liros DC
- Middle lines: Liros DSL – sheathed Dyneema
- Lower lines: Liros TSL
- Brakes: Liros DSL
EN-B
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