AirDesign Hero 2
£4,120.00
A big step in AirDesign’s story, the Hero 2 is a two-liner EN-D glider with a durable Superlight construction. Passionate about distance flying, vol-biv and adventures, it’s time to write your own odyssey! The Hero 2 is the companion that will take you to
| Size |
L ,M ,ML ,S ,XS |
|---|---|
| EN Rating |
D |
| Wing Type |
Paraglider |
| Weight Type |
Regular |
Did we need to go back to time immemorial to talk about our light EN-D 2-liner built for adventure and distance?
Absolutely not. Forget about the first heroes, with the Hero 2, write your own odyssey. Hero 2 – Go big or go home
The Hero 2 opens a new chapter in the history of AirDesign. Innovative, it only shares the name and program with its predecessor. For the rest, the Hero 2 is a completely new 2-line construction benefiting from all our know-how acquired in recent years to make it a durable companion for distance hunters keen to keep a light rucksack. Are you ready?
“Light but durable!” This is the phrase we hear the most in our hallways. And this is not just about the ability to pass a glider check. At AirDesign, we aim to make the performance last over time. And the Hero 2 makes no exception. The design and the solidity of the inner construction guarantee a wing flying well for long. So you can confidently fly a high-quality Hero 2 that will keep its performance over time. Because, yes, “What is essential is invisible to the eye”.
New nose guard patches on the leading edge: robustness is the key!
Delivered with 12mm aramid risers as standard. Superlight Dyneema risers available as an option (-130g)
Double-coated Dominico DOKDO-10DSF for top and bottom surfaces: durable Superlight construction
Full chord Nitinol rods to not only save weight and increase robustness, but also to ensure compact folding
Highly innovative inner construction to ensure longevity of performance. Our gliders are built to last, performance included.
We are always looking for the best compromise between lightness and solidity. That’s why the Hero 2 has nose guard patches. Simple and easy, for a couple of tens of grams more only, the nose guard patches allow the use of a light fabric on the leading edge while making the latter more resistant than ever. In fact, the Dominico DOKDO-10DSF which offers excellent porosity over time is protected by a high abrasion resistant cloth along the leading edge rods. Quite clever, isn’t it?
A big step in AirDesign’s story, the Hero 2 is a two-liner EN-D glider with a durable Superlight construction. Passionate about distance flying, vol-biv and adventures, it’s time to write your own story! The Hero 2 is the companion that will take you to the next level.
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | ML | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area flat (m²) | 18,90 | 20,30 | 21,70 | 23,39 | 25,10 | 26,81 |
| Area projected (m²) | 16,18 | 17,38 | 18,58 | 20,03 | 21,49 | 22,96 |
| Span flat (m) | 11,46 | 11,87 | 12,28 | 12,75 | 13,20 | 13,65 |
| Span projected (m) | 9,31 | 9,64 | 9,97 | 10,35 | 10,73 | 11,08 |
| Aspect ratio flat | 6,95 | 6,95 | 6,95 | 6,95 | 6,95 | 6,95 |
| Aspect ratio projected | 5,35 | 5,35 | 5,35 | 5,35 | 5,35 | 5,35 |
| Chord length (m) | 2,08 | 2,16 | 2,23 | 2,32 | 2,40 | 2,48 |
| Cells | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Weight (kg) 13mm risers |
3,26 | 3,46 | 3,58 | 3,80 | 3,99 | 4,19 |
| Weight (kg) SL risers |
3,15 | 3,35 | 3,47 | 3,69 | 3,88 | 4,08 |
| Take off weight (kg) | 60-73 | 68-82 | 78-92 | 88-103 | 99-115 | 110-128 |
| EN / LTF category | D | D | D | D | D | D |
Take Off Weight is considered as the flight-mass (including Pilot, Glider, Harness, Gear…)
Sail
• Top Sail: Dominico DOKDO-10DSF double coated 25 g/m2
• Bottom Sail: Dominico DOKDO-10DSF double coated 25 g/m2
• Ribs: Dominico DOKDO-204432FM / Skytex 27 hard
Lines
• Top lines: Edelrid 8001/U-070, 090, 9200-035
• Middle lines: Edelrid 8001/U-130, 190
• Main lines: Edelrid 8001/U-190,230,280, 360
Riser
• Cousin 13mm Aramid
• Superlight (optional): Edelrid Taurus – 3,7mm dyneema rope
Maillons
• 4.3mm JOO-TECH/Korea or AirDesign Softlinks
Note: Weight refers to Total In-Flight Weight (kg). This includes the pilot, harness, wing, reserve, and all flying equipment.
| XXS | XS | S | M | ML | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat area (m²) | 18.9 | 20.3 | 21.7 | 23.39 | 25.1 | 26.81 |
| Flat span (m) | 11.46 | 11.87 | 12.28 | 12.75 | 13.2 | 13.65 |
| Projected area (m²) | 16.18 | 17.38 | 18.58 | 20.03 | 21.49 | 22.96 |
| Flat aspect ratio | 6.95 | 6.95 | 6.95 | 6.95 | 6.95 | 6.95 |
| Projected aspect ratio | 5.35 | 5.35 | 5.35 | 5.35 | 5.35 | 5.35 |
| Glider weight (kg) | 3.15 | 3.35 | 3.47 | 3.69 | 3.88 | 4.08 |
| Pilot weight (kg) | 60–73 | 68–82 | 78–92 | 88–103 | 99–115 | 110–128 |
| Cells | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| EN rating | D | D | D | D | D | D |
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