5
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Construction of the canopy:
The canopy of the EDEN 5 consists of 52 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are slightly
pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The Eden 5 is combination of two and
third rib diagonal-construction paraglider. Every second or third main rib is attached to the
3 or 4 suspension lines. Between these main suspension ribs, intermediate ribs are
suspended by diagonal ribs. These diagonal ribs lead to top surface of canopy. This
construction ensures a smooth top surface and precise airfoil reproduction. The internal
reinforcements maintain the precise form of the canopy and provide stability. The cell
openings on the under-surface of the profile’s nose provide airflow into the glider. Stretch
resistant flares, integrated with diagonal ribs at the suspension points, ensure an even
distribution of load throughout the canopy. A stretch resistant Mylar reinforcements
combined with plastic rods on the leading edge help to keep airfoils in right shape and this
guarantees a high level of stability. Large cross spots allow effective airflow inside the
canopy, providing good re-inflation without reducing the profile accuracy. The Eden 5 is
made of the proven Nylon fabrics Porcher Sport Skytex Rip-stop 9017 E32A, 9017 E38A
and 9017 E29A. Like any synthetic material, this can deteriorate through excessive
exposure to UV.
Rigging system:
The lines of the Eden 5 are made of proven strong and stretch resistant covered
Aramid/Kevlar lines and non covered Dynema and Vectran lines. The entire rigging system
comprises individual suspension lines looped and stitched at each end. The sheathed
Aramid and unsheathed Dynema and Vectran lines cascade unsheated lines have
strengths from 65 kg up to 280 kg.
The suspension lines are comprised of “cascaded top lines” (attached to the under-
surface),”cascaded middle lines” (cascade 2 to 2 top lines together on middle main lines),
and “main lines”. Main lines lead to the “quick link” (a Maillon which connects lines and
risers). The “stabilizer lines” connect the upper stabilizer lines on the outer suspension
points with the quick link. The”brake lines” are not load carrying suspension lines. They
lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines and run through the
pulleys on the C-risers to the brake handles.
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