Pilot’s manual BiGolden2 Version no. 1, from 27.4.2009
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on buying your new GRADIENT – BiGolden2! We believe that
you will be very enthusiastic about its performance and flight characteristics and
we are sure you will be fully satisfied with your new paraglider.
Former BiGolden was on the market since beginning of 2004 year and up to now
still belongs to the best tandem gliders on the market. It took a rather long time
to bring better tandem glider comparing to former BiGolden. We are very happy
we can say we were successful!
BiGolden2 is lighter, faster, more compact, has better handling and more
performance. Canopy is designed from well proven combination of different
materials - all Porcher Skytex premium quality. Reinforcement is made by new,
sticky adhesive laminated material like on Aspen3; this helps for better spreading
of tensions, especially on ribs attachment points. Line drag is reduced by well
proved DC dynema lines. In combination with Edelrid dyneema and aramid lines
give this solution an optimal balance of stronghold, durability and drag.
We are sure BiGolden2 is beautiful tandem glider with very nice handling; really
excellent successor of Bigolden.
BiGolden2 is classified as a bi-place paraglider, certified EN and is meant for a
large group of pilots: from hobby cross-country pilots to the professional tandem
pilots, who needs an exceptional safety, easy take-off and landing characteristics
from their paragliders.
This manual will help you become familiar with your new paraglider and also
provides information which will allow you to get the best from your glider and
keep it in good condition. If you have any further questions after reading this
booklet, please do not hesitate to contact our company or any authorised dealer
and we will gladly answer all your questions.
When you have become familiar with your new BiGolden2 we would welcome
any feedback that you might have about your new paraglider.
2. DESCRIPTION OF PARAGLIDER
2.1. Technical description
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BiGolden2 has an elliptical ground plan with a slight positive contortion of the
leading edge. This which means that the "ears" (stabilo) of the parachute
curve gently backwards. This modern design gives quite a few advantages.
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The profile is specially chosen for its aerodynamic stability. It's maximum
relative thickness, the layout of thickness and camber of the central curve was
