Flow Paragliders freedom2 L, User Manual

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PILOT’S PROFILE
Freedom2 is fun and exciting paraglider with class-leading performance designed as a safe mid to high end EN-B class glider. It has numerous
technological advancements that are of easy operation to extract its full potential.
Freedom2 is a beginner/ intermediate type glider, especially designed for pilots looking to progress safely and consolidate their flying skills; either
chasing their first long-distance XC flights or honing their competency at their local hill.
The Freedom2 is a EN B and has a high level of passive safety nonetheless “active flying” is required when flying this glider, especially in thermic
air. It should not be used as a school glider.
Despite Freedom2 being an EN-B glider, we have used the technology learnt from our high performance 2-liners, like the XCRacer and Spectra2
and combined them in an accessible package. The Freedom2 is a hybrid 3 to 2 liner where we used the best of both technologies in one glider.
Freedom2 has its race pedigree on an obedient platform allowing increased levels of safety and glider control.
On cascade one and two we have a traditional 3 liner layout and on the outermost cascade, we have a 2-liner layout. To combine those 2 distinct
line-layouts we designed a sophisticated yet simple to use risers.
Freedom2’s efficient and easy to use riser setup brings the connection Pilot / glider to the EN-B class, only experienced on 2-liners before.
The ergonomic C handles will help the pilot feel more connected to the glider while gliding at speed. Freedom2 risers allow the pilot to fly the
glider while on bar, changing AoA rather than distorting the profile. The result is a more enjoyable and efficient exercise and less need to come off
the bar to use the brakes in severe turbulence.
We opted to use a pitch stable air-foil translating to a much more enjoyable experience. Which gives to the package a glider which is less prone to
collapses and oscillations, so the pilot is let to concentrate on what is more important, to read the conditions and fly with a freer mind.
New “A-attachment points” offering better structural integrity and geometrical support to the leading edge. Increasing stability not only at trim
but especially at speed when the profile is at extreme angles of attack. This ultimately translates to a more enjoyable and comfortable flying
experience.