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Technical description:
The Eden 3 was designed for
sporty-performance pilots who are looking for well-balanced wing with DHV 1-2
security.
The Eden 2 became a star in the
intermediate-performance category with a huge influence on the paragliding
market. It retains its excellent qualities and reputation in the paragliding and
para-motoring community. Over 13 months we tested prototypes of its successor
and decided to keep the name Eden. Progressing from the Eden 2, we were
challenged to make lighter brake pressure and retain the excellent behaviour
during take off, security and handling of the canopy. We tested 7 prototypes
with different airfoils and several line configurations. Each prototype also
received intensive extended testing for use with a para-motor.
The Eden 3 has 52 cells, which get thinner closer
to the wing tip. The slim elliptical form of the canopy has an aspect ratio of
5.26. The Intox´s line configuration is retained and helps maintain a clean
canopy. Diagonal V-tapes and a system of load-bearing tapes give the canopy
stability and influence easy behaviour during extreme manoeuvres. The canopy is
very resistant to collapse. It features excellent stability throughout the full
weight range and speed window. In an induced collapse the glider does not rotate
quickly and will usually reopen within 50 degrees. The opening is smooth and
predictable.
MAC pilots already know that we do not have to
advertise the easy launch and landing characteristics. Despite high performance
potential and agile handling the Eden 3 has good dampening in all axes. The
light brake pressure allows pleasant turns during long thermal flights, but
increases progressively toward the end of its travel to offer safety reserves.
The Eden 3 is equipped with split A risers for easy big-ears.
The use of high-quality materials and constant
quality control during our own MAC PARA manufacturing process together with
consistent development work on our computer programme “PG” produces high
quality products. We are proud of them.
Used materials:
Top - Skytex 9017 Coating E77A 40 g/m2
Bottom - Skytex 9017 Coating E38A Skytex 9017 Coating E77A 40 g/m2
Mean ribs, V tapes - Skytex 9017 Coating E29A 40 g/m2
Minor ribs - Skytex 9017 Coating E38A 40 g/m2
Upper lines – Edelrid Aramid 6843 – 80 kg, 120 kg
Lower lines – Edelrid Aramid 6843- 240 kg, - 200 kg, - 160 kg
This line configuration was load tested to 8g with a maximum weight of 197 kg
For para-motoring use the A and B lower lines are manufactured from Edelrid Aramid 6843- 340 kg, - 240 kg
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| Intermediate | EDEN 3-22 | EDEN 3-24 | EDEN 3-26 | EDEN 3-28 | EDEN 3-30 | EDEN 3-33 |
| Zoom flat [%] | 92 | 92 | 96.5 | 100 | 104 | 109 |
| Area flat [m2] | 22.24 | 23.66 | 26.03 | 27.96 | 30.24 | 33.21 |
| Area projected [m2] | 19.72 | 21.14 | 23.26 | 24.99 | 27.02 | 29.68 |
| Span flat [m] | 10.62 | 11.16 | 11.70 | 12.13 | 12.61 | 13.22 |
| Aspect ratio flat | 5.26 | 5.26 | 5.26 | 5.26 | 5.26 | 5.26 |
| Root chord [m] | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.76 | 2.86 | 2.98 | 3.12 |
| Cells | 50 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Weight [kg] | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Weight range [kg]* | 62-80 | 70-90 | 77-100 | 85-110 | 100-130 | 115-145 |
| Min. speed [km/h] | 23-25 | 23-25 | 23-25 | 23-25 | 23-25 | 23-25 |
| Max. speed [km/h] | 36-38 | 36-38 | 36-38 | 36-38 | 36-38 | 36-38 |
| Top speed [km/h] (accelerator) | 46-48 | 48-50 | 48-50 | 48-50 | 48-50 | 48-50 |
| Gliding ratio | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Min. sink rate [m/s] | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 |
| ALL SIZES DHV 1-2 | * pilot equipped | |||||
| French: | Eden 3-24 | Eden 3-26 | Eden 3-28 | Eden 3-30 | Eden 3 -33 |
| Deutsch: | Eden 3-24 | Eden 3-26 | Eden 3-28 | Eden 3-30 | Eden 3-33 |
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