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ALPHA 8

Come fly with me

Entry Level Paraglider
ALPHA 8

Come fly with me

Entry Level Paraglider

The new ALPHA takes the classic entry-level wing to the next level in terms of performance and passive safety. The more robust version of the ALPHA series is the ideal entry level wing and will continue to get you airborne safely and with great performance long after your finishing your license. Available now at your ADVANCE dealer.

ALPHA 8

Easy

Lift off with ease

The ALPHA series stands out with its clear line setup and colour-coded risers and brake handles, making ground handling especially intuitive. The wing launches effortlessly and is exceptionally easy to fly, thanks to its balanced pitch and roll behaviour.

Safe

Total confidence

With features like extended brake travel, the ALPHA series offers exceptional safety margins. This allows you to gradually explore new manoeuvres and tackle challenges with ease. Thanks to its high turbulence absorption, you’ll enjoy a smooth and steady flight every time.

Fun

Joy of flying

The responsive, dynamic handling combined with high passive safety makes flying pure fun. With the versatile ALPHA DLS, you can embark on Hike & Fly adventures and travel with confidence and ease.

TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES

MAXIMUM PASSIVE SAFETY

MAXIMUM PASSIVE SAFETY

The profile has state-of-the-art Air Scoop technology, offering higher maximum lift, which delays airflow separation. Progressive brake pressure provides a clear and noticeable warning as you approach the stall point.

“Easy Connect System” for safer hook in

“Easy Connect System” for safer hook in

The ALPHA risers have a "Easy Connect System", which helps the pilot hook in correctly by using a coloured marking system. This reduces the probability of the beginner connecting a twisted riser, or attaching the risers to the wrong carabiners. For maximum compatibility among ADVANCE products the same coloured markings are applied to all ADVANCE harness suspension points.

Split A-Risers

Brake pulley

Magnet

Swivel

Magnet

Pulley Speed System

Brummel hooks

Pulley Speed System

Easy Connect System

Picture: Adi Geisegger

Technical Data

DATA

ALPHA 8 22 24 26 28 31
Flat surface m2 21.57 23.66 25.86 28.36 31.85
Projected surface m2 18.63 20.44 22.13 24.26 27.25
Certified takeoff weight kg 50-80 60-95 70-110 85-125 100-145
Ideal weight range kg 58-68 68-80 80-95 95-110 110-130
Glider weight kg 4.25 4.55 4.85 5.25 5.75
Span m 10.26 10.75 11.23 11.76 12.47
Projected span m 8.25 8.64 8.93 9.35 9.91
Aspect ratio 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8
Projected aspect ratio 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7
Max. chord m 2.59 2.71 2.83 2.97 3.14
Number of cells 38 38 38 38 38
Certification EN/LTF A EN/LTF A EN/LTF A EN/LTF A EN/LTF A

Materials

Leading edge Skytex 38 universal
Upper surface Skytex 38 universal
Lower surface Skytex 40 Easyfly
Designstripe Skytex 38 universal
Profiles Skytex 40 hard finish
Unsuspended profiles Skytex 40 hard finish
Diagonals Skytex 40 hard finish
Tension tapes Skytex 40 hard finish
Main lines A-7343-340, -280, -230, -190, -140
Gallery lines A-7343-140, DSL 070
Brake lines DSL 070, DFL 115
Steering lines A-7850-240
Stabilo A-7343-140
Risers Polyester 22mm, 1200daN
Quick links MR Delta 3.5mm / S22

Scope of Delivery

COMFORTPACK 4 COMFORTPACK 4
COMPRESSBAG COMPRESSBAG
Repair Kit Repair Kit
Mini Windsock Mini Windsock
Getting Started Booklet Getting Started Booklet

Options

FLATBAG DLS FLATBAG DLS TUBEBAG TUBEBAG
Paramotor risers Paramotor risers

Seamless
Weight
Ranges

The ALPHA series is designed with Seamless Weight Ranges, offering even better sizing for lighter pilots. They enable a seamless transition from one wing size to the next, so that any pilot suits only one ideal take-off weight range. In this way, the ALPHA series guarantees the optimum balance of useful airspeed and climb performance in all flying conditions. Like its predecessor, the ALPHA series also has an extended weight range of up to 15 kg in each size.

22
24
26
28
31
50 kg
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
145 kg
50 80
58 68
60 95
68 80
70 110
80 95
85 125
95 110
100 145
110 130
Picture: Adi Geisegger

Colours

DOWNLOADS

Documentation Download PDF
Getting Started
User manual
Homologation
EN/LTF Certification 22 24 26 28 31
Maintenance
Line plan
Total line length 22 24 26 28 31
Presentation
Product presentation

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