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EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022
Flight Characteristics
This manual is not intended as an instruction book on how to fly your paraglider. You should be a qualified pilot, but
the following comments describe how to get the best from your wing.
Take-off
The wing is easy to inflate in light or stronger winds and will quickly rise overhead to the flying position. It will launch
easily using either the forward launch technique (best for light winds) or reverse launch (best for stronger winds).
Forward Launch
Stand facing into wind with your back to the canopy and all the A-lines taut behind you, then take one or two steps
back (do not walk all the way back to the canopy). Take an A-riser in each hand (the A-risers are marked with red
cloth to make them easier to find) and begin your launch run pulling gently and smoothly on the A-risers. As soon as
the canopy starts to rise off the ground stop pulling so hard on the A-risers but put pressure on all the risers evenly
through the harness. Maintaining gentle pressure on the A-risers helps in very calm conditions. Have your hands ready
to slow up the canopy with the brakes if it starts to accelerate past you.
Reverse Launch
In winds over 10km/h it is recommended to do a reverse launch and inflate the canopy whilst facing it, using the
A-risers. Releasing pressure on the A-risers when it is at about 45° will help to stop it overshooting. The stronger the
wind and the greater the pressure on the A-risers, the more quickly the canopy will rise. In stronger winds taking a
step towards the glider as it rises can take some of the energy out of the glider and it will be less likely to overshoot.
Straight Flight
Your paraglider will fly smoothly in a straight line without any input. At the maximum in-flight weight, without the
accelerator it will fly at approximately the trim speed shown in the Specifications table.
Flight Characteristics
