1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on buying a new GRADIENT Avax XC2! We believe that you will
be very enthusiastic about your new glider in terms of its flight characteristics and
construction.
Avax XC2 is a cross-country and easy-competition paraglider and therefore is
meant for very qualified pilots.
This manual provides information which will help you fly safely and keep your wing
in good condition. If after reading this booklet you have any further questions or
uncertainties, please do not hesitate to contact our company or any authorised
GRADIENT dealer and we will gladly answer all your questions.
We would also welcome feedback from you, our customer, about your new Avax
XC2.
2. DESCRIPTION OF PARAGLIDER
2.1. Technical description
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The ground plan is a very slender elliptical shape with a slight positive
contortion of the leading edge. This means that the "ears" (stabilo) of the
canopy are slightly swept back in flight and this modern design gives a
number of advantages.
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The Avax XC2's profile was derived from successful competition glider Avax
SR7. The airfoil’s characteristics were defined as to deliver maximum stability
over as wide a speed range as possible. These required qualities are
supported by positioning and size of the cell openings.
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A unit cell structure with two non-carrying ribs and diagonal segmented ribs
that attach directly to the upper surface was chosen for optimal definition of
the top surface curve without loss of stability in operation.
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The arrangement of the speed system and the layout of the line attachment
points improves stability at maximum speed - an essential feature of modern
high-performance paragliders.
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Avax XC2 is supplied with a well proven four-riser speed system which gives
great acceleration and maximum speed.
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The well-proven three-level line concept with progressively differing
diameters is used. All lines are uncovered Edelrid Aramid, middle-level lines
and main lines have UV protection. All that lines have the advantage of
splice loops giving maximum overall strength, durability and the lowest
possible drag.