1 Pilot’s manual for Nevada2
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on buying your new Nevada2 – GRADIENT’s latest intermediate wing in the EN-B category.
We believe you will be very happy with your new glider in terms of its flight characteristics, exceptional
performance and really nice handling.
After three years of popular acclaim, excellent reviews and over 1000 Nevadas sold world-wide, Gradient
is replacing the Nevada with a new glider, Nevada2, the next generation in the EN-B category.
Our aim was to create a glider which would follow tumultuous development of paragliding technology of
the last years and at the same time use the latest know-how in the development of materials a glider which
would bring further improvement of performance and still keep pilot comfort, dynamics, handling and
safety typical for Gradient´s gliders.
In order to reduce line consumption and keep the small number of carrying ribs and attachment points we
used our well proven Double Diagonal system together with the conception of three-line layout.
To develop Nevada2, Gradient put the prototypes through their paces in a wide range of flying conditions:
easy soaring, soaring in strong winds, weak to moderate thermals as well as extremely strong thermals in
Brazil and in Africa, Gradient´s favourite testing ground.
Nevada2 is designed as a high EN-B category glider and thus is intended for experienced pilots, who are
capable of active flying. Outstanding performance, nice handling, predictable behaviour and stable
accelerated flight makes Nevada2 a very interesting solution for a really wide range of occasional and
experienced pilots who need high performance and safety for long XC flights.
This manual provides information which will help you fly safely and keep your wing in good condition. If,
after reading this booklet, you have any further questions or if you are uncertain about anything, please
do not hesitate to contact Gradient or any authorised Gradient dealer. We will gladly answer all your
questions.
We would be pleased to receive your feedback when you get to know your Nevada2.
2. YOUR PARAGLIDER
2.1. Technical description
Nevada2’s ground plan has a slender, elliptical shape with a slight positive contortion of the leading edge.
This means that the "ears" (stabilo) of the canopy are slightly swept back in flight. This modern design has
a number of advantages. We used knowledge and technology which have been used and gained through
the predecessors like Nevada, Aspen5 and XC5 which all have a really good performance and climbing
agility. We optimized everything for a maximum performance and stability in the whole speed range.
The glider’s profile has been specially developed to deliver maximum stability over as wide a speed range
as possible.
The leading edge is reinforced with integrated nylon Rods. This ensures optimal inflation of the canopy and
helps to retain the leading edge’s perfectly clean shape at maximum speed.
