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CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012

CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012
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CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012

Product catalog summary
Introduction
MAC PARA is a leading manufacturer of paragliders, focusing on quality and innovation. Their philosophy involves listening to pilots and integrating new technologies to create safe and enjoyable paragliders for all skill levels.
Product Philosophy and Development
MAC PARA prioritizes safety and quality, investing in research and development to ensure their gliders are user-friendly, durable, and meet international safety standards (LTF, EN). Each model is perfected before release and remains in production for at least three years.
Materials and Quality Assurance
High-quality materials are sourced through long-term supplier relationships. Extensive testing ensures durability and performance, with rigorous quality control and personal supervision maintaining high production standards.
Progress Paraglider
The Progress is a beginner-friendly paraglider with features like load-bearing tapes and large cell openings for stability and safety. It includes a 4-point riser system and split 'A' risers for easy handling.
Technical Specifications
Available in sizes 23, 25, 28, and 31, the Progress paraglider supports a weight range of 60-135 kg, with a glide ratio of 7.4 and a minimum sink rate of 1.25 m/s. It uses Skytex fabric and Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar lines.
Muse 3 - Intermediate Paraglider
Classified as EN-A / LTF A, the Muse 3 offers extraordinary glide, easy launch, sporty handling, and stability. It features specially designed airfoils with Mylar and plastic rod reinforcements.
Eden 4 - Intermediate-Performance Paraglider
Classified as EN-B / LTF 1-2, the Eden 4 features an elliptical form with 52 cells and diagonal V-tapes for stability and precise handling.
Yukon - Mountaineering Intermediate Paraglider
Classified as EN-B, the ultra-light Yukon is designed for easy transport and features specially designed airfoils for glide and stability.
Overview of Additional Models
The document also covers models like the Envy 2, Marvel, Magus XC2, Bitch 2, and Pasha 4, each designed for specific pilot needs, from lightweight handling to high performance and cross-country capabilities.
Materials and Construction
All models use high-quality materials like Skytex fabric and Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar lines, with specific configurations for performance and safety.
Performance Metrics
Detailed tables provide performance metrics such as area, span, aspect ratio, weight range, speed, glide ratio, and sink rate for each model.
Conclusion
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots, offering insights into the design, performance, and materials of various paragliders, catering to different flying styles and needs.
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Catalog excerpts

CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012-1

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CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012-2

FLY MAC GOD SPEED Flying is fun. Paragliding is our sport and we should enjoy it. Fly In Peace. lying is fun. Paragliding is our sport and we enjoy it. It all started from a love and passion for flying. From the beginning, MAC PARA’s philosophy has been to listen and respond to pilot’s needs. New ideas, continuous development, extensive testing, new products designed with experience enable our company’s growth by integrating more efficient solutions, often exceeding pilot’s expectations. Although MAC PARA is well known as the producer of one of the world’s best competition gliders, our philosophy...

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CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012-3

MAC PARA a toujours suivi sa propre ligne de developpement, en evitant au mieux les phenomenes de mode. Seuls les technologies et materiaux ayant serieusement fait leurs preuves trouvent leur place dans notre production de serie. Nos modeles ne sont diffuses que lorsqu'ils ont atteint la maturite necessaire, qu'ils ga-rantissent une durabilite eprouvee et un perfectionnement de chaque detail. Pour ces raisons, nos modeles sont rarement renou-veles avant les trois ans qui suivent leur elaboration finale. Nous ne voyons pas l'utilite de tout remettre en question a chaque vent nouveau. Nous utilisons...

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CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012-4

~ Progress Base-School paraglider Materials: Surface Top Leading Edge: Skytex 9092, Coating E85A 45 g/m2 Surface Top Trailing Edge: Skytex 9017, Coating E38A 40 g/m2 Surface Bottom: Skytex 9017, Coating E38A 40 g/m2 Main ribs: Skytex 9017, Coating E29A 40 g/m2 Diagonal ribs: Skytex 9017, Coating E29A 40 g/m2 Minor ribs: Skytex 9017, Coating E38A 40 g/m2 Upper lines: Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar 6843 - 80 kg, - 120 kg Main lines: Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar 6843 - 240 kg, - 160 kg pilot equipped = weight naked + cca. 20 kg, *PTV = poids nu + environ 20 kg, *piloto equipado = peso desnudo + 20 kg aprox.

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CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012-5

We have designed the ideal school glider that is easy, safe and particularly forgiving. Inflation and ground handling are very simple and offer students rapid progress through the learning process. Flying schools have a big responsibility and select their school gliders carefully. Overall ease of use, perfect flight characteristics and durability are very important for them. Working in cooperation with a number of schools instructors we have incorporated all their requirements into a new design of school glider. MAC PARA's Progress is the perfect glider for students to discover a fantastic new...

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CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012-6

pilot equipped = weight naked + cca. 20 kg, *PTV = poids nu + environ 20 kg, *piloto equipado = peso desnudo + 20 kg aprox.

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CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012-7

The success story of the Muse range continues with the Muse 3. Our R&D team has re-worked the original successful concept and transformed it into a new glider with a new design. It is not just a school or beginner's glider. The Muse 3 is in a class of its own. Featuring extraordinary glide, easy launch, sporty handling, excellent stability and relaxed enjoyment the Muse 3 is a great intermediate glider and it is at the top of LTF/EN-A class. Specially designed airfoils provide extraordinary glide ratio and stability. The smooth shape of the airfoil nose is maintained by Mylar reinforcement combined...

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CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012-8

eden Millie Intermediate-Performance paraglider Materials: Surface Top Leading Edge: Skytex 9092, Coating E85A 45 g/m2 Surface Top Trailing Edge: Skytex 9017, Coating E38A 40 g/m2 Surface Bottom: Skytex 9017, Coating E38A 40 g/m2 Main ribs: Skytex 9017, Coating E29A 40 g/m2 Diagonal ribs: Skytex 9017, Coating E29A 40 g/m2 Minor ribs: Skytex 9017, Coating E38A 40 g/m2 Upper lines: Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar 6843 - 80 kg, - 120 kg Main lines: Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar 6843 - 240 kg, - 200 kg, - 160 kg pilot equipped = weight naked + cca. 20 kg, *PTV = poids nu + environ 20 kg, *piloto equipado = peso desnudo...

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CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012-9

The amazing success of our Eden range continues with the progression to the new Eden 4. We retained the successful concept of our bestselling-Eden 3 and transferred it to a completely new design. The Eden 4 has improved glide, more direct handling and a better glide in accelerated flight. The Eden 4 is the perfect glider featuring excellent launch and stability. The Eden family is famous for proven quality and its reputation in the paragliding and paramotoring community is second to none. The canopy has an elliptical form with 52 cells getting thinner closer to the wing tip. The line configuration...

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CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012-10

pilot equipped = weight naked + cca. 15 kg, *PTV = poids nu + environ 15 kg, *piloto equipado = peso desnudo + 15 kg aprox.

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CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012-11

The Yukon is ultra light paraglider for pilots and mountaineers. The Yukon has very easy ground handling. Everything feels very predictable in all launch conditions. Easy to transport the Yukon combines the powerful features of a performance-intermediate glider with a low weight. Specially designed airfoils provide extraordinary glide ratio and stability. The smooth shape of the airfoil nose is maintained by plastic rods reinforcement. Intensive testing resulted in a well balanced glider with simple take-off characteristics and easy behaviour during extreme manoeuvres. The canopy of the Yukon...

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CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012-12

Aspect ratio flat, Allongement a plat, Alargamiento de planta Weight, Poids, Peso [kg] pilot equipped = weight naked + cca. 20 kg, *PTV = poids nu + environ 20 kg, *piloto equipado = peso desnudo + 20 kg aprox.

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CATALOGUE SEASON 2011-2012-13

The Envy 2 is a high performance, cross-country glider with very high safety and stability. The Envy 2 was made for cross country oriented pilots looking for relaxed flying and for pilots progressing from intermediate gliders to expand their skills. The pilot will easily progress with this glider. The Envy 2 features excellent stability at full speed, making the Envy 2 stand out as supreme amongst its competitors. Performance, agility, stability and high climbing performance were again our goals when designing this high performance glider. Carefully calculated airfoils of different dimensions...

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