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Wasp Motor Wing from BGD

$3,843.13

WASP MOTOR

DGAC EN/LTF-B

– ALL-ROUND PROGRESS –

Positioned on the safer end of the EN/LTF-B range and DGAC, the Wasp is a rock solid glider that everyone will feel comfortable flying.

  • Cord Cut Billow (CCB)
  • Elliptical arc
  • Elliptical cell openings
  • High or low hang point ready
  • Progressive Stability
  • Snap Locks

INFO

The WASP is a rock-solid wing at the safer end of its certification, and very comfortable to fly. It’s king of ease-of-use, with an outstandingly easy launch behaviour but we haven’t forgotten abut performance or handling: BGD gliders are renowned for their great handling, and the WASP is no exception – it’s responsive and great fun to fly. It’s also very versatile – it has EN/LTF B certification for free-flying, and double-hangpoint PPG risers mean it can be flown with any kind of PPG harness.

BGD PPG Wing

Wasp Sizes from BGD


SPECS

Bruce Goldsmith PPG Wing Specs


COLORS

BGD Wing Color Choices


TECH

Wasp Motor Tech

ELLIPTICAL CELL OPENINGS

We have found that elliptical cell openings give better lower surface tension making for smoother inflation, and re-inflation after collapses.
Wasp Motor Tech

CORD CUT BILLOW (CCB)

Cord Cut Billow technology has been developed to improve the form friction, glider stability and overall performance of our paragliders. Two seams run chord-wise across the top panels of the leading edge to accommodate the panel ballooning that happens when the wing is inflated. Up to five centimetres of excess material is created on the sides of an inflated flat panel bending over a wing profile. Cord Cut Billow technology absorbs the material with a 3D panel resulting in fewer ripples and improved rib profile shape and stability.

Wasp Motor Tech

PROGRESSIVE STABILITY

Progressive stability has been designed into all our gliders to help pilots feel turbulence and avoid it. This makes for safer and more comfortable flying.
BGD Wasp Motor Tech

ELLIPTICAL ARC

The LUNA 2 has a flattening ration of 11.5% meaning the arc is high and elliptical. This gives great handling, and is also stable under power.
BGD Wasp Motor Tech

BABY A-RISER

We have added a ‘big ears’ A riser which is also on a ½ ratio with the rest of the A lines. This facilitates easy use of big ears while helping speed and stability while on bar. The speed system is light and simple without reflex really helping glide at speed.
BGD Motor Tech

REPLACEABLE BRAKE PULLIES

With a simple around-and-through, you can easily replace those squeaky old brake pulleys or switch them for rings.

HIGH OR LOW HANG POINT READY

These risers are designed to cater to low and high hang point paramotors. There are two attachment points designed into the risers allowing a low hang point paramotor to be connected to the lower attachement point and high hang point paramotors to the upper one. This gives freedom to the pilot without having to change risers.

SNAP LOCKS

Snap Locks are lightweight, compact attachments that effortlessly connect the brakes to the risers. A small focused magnet inside the catch and an internal locking system hold the handle in place, releasing only if the handles are pulled down towards the pilot. This unique design feature means the handles don’t fall off while kiting, packing, or performing manoeuvres. The Snap Lock system solves many of the problems associated with press-studs and magnets.

TARGET

The WASP is a reliable, easy and safe PPG wing that’s suitable for new pilots fresh out of school, and perfect to progress on. Easy to launch, comfortable and forgiving, it’s a low-stress wing which will leave brain-space free for enjoying the view, route-planning or navigation.


BRUCE’S NOTES

The WASP benefits from our latest evolution in glider design. It’s characterised by a clean and simple wing structure and a modest aspect ratio. Cord Cut Billow technology has allowed us to obtain a very clean, smooth leading edge, enhancing both performance and stability. Plastic leading-edge reinforcements gives the nose good structure and a clean shape, and and elliptical cell openings mean better tension of the lower surface, making for smoother inflation and re-inflation after collapses. Thanks to its optimised line layout, the WASP has a total line length of just 328m on the M size – that translates to less drag and more performance.


Flying Level/Style


PACKAGE INCLUDES

Paraglider / Rucksack / Repair kit / Stuff sack / Riser bag / Compression strap / BGD T-shirt / USB stick with manuals / BGD stickers


MATERIAL

Wasp Motor Materials

Size

S, M, L

Color

Peacock, Canary, Parrot

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