LM5

The LM5 is our newest lightweight high performance paraglider designed forexpert pilots who are on the cutting edge of vol-biv adventure flying. The LM5was developed specifically for the pilots in the Red Bull X-Alpsrace, and in the 2013 event LM5 pilots swept the podium and filled all top 5places in the race.

By combining cutting edge design technology recently gained from the OzonePerformance Project and the Mantra R series of wings (R11, R12, EnZo) and overa decade of ultra-light paraglider construction and material research, we havecreated a wing that is meant to satisfy the needs of the world’s top pilotswhile flying in the most extreme race in paragliding.

After 10 years of designing wings for pilots in the X-Alps race, ourcommitment to lightweight equipment development is stronger than ever. Throughan intensive optimisation process which saves micrograms at over one thousandcontrol points in the wing’s design, weight has been reduced to a minimumwithout compromising the strength and safety of the wing. The LM5 has full EN Dflight and load test certification.

During the development process we tested many prototypes with 2 line, 3line, and 2/3 line hybrid configurations, but in the end we chose a design thatwe think is the ultimate in 3 line technology. With a tight, crisp, agile feelin the air and performance that rivals the very best competition wings, the LM5is built to carry you through the most demanding of flyable conditions.

With Ozone SharkNose technology, advanced leading edge reinforcement, anda pitch stable profile, the LM5 contains all of the features that have made themodern Ozone range renowned for stability and comfort. An aspect ratio of 6.9offers a balance of performance and manageability, and a highly refinedinternal tension lends a tight and compact feel across the span of the wing,even in turbulent conditions. This coordinated feel, combined with an idealaspect ratio, translates to superb climbing characteristics and high efficiencyduring turbulent glides.

The LM5 profile is a hybrid design combining the best features of theSharkNose Technology with the fun and efficiency of the Delta 2. It is solid ataccelerated speeds, and extremely resistant to spin and stall. The sharkprofile provides a more constant internal pressure in active air andturbulence, increasing passive stability (collapse resistance) and creating aneven more comfortable and stable feel in accelerated flight. This new advancedprofile has also improved the launch behaviour by reducing “shooting” in higherwind conditions.

Precise and intelligible feedback is provided by the LM5’s 3-line system.The 3 line design provides the optimum balance between ease of takeoff,usability in active air, overall weight / size, and comfort / performance.Launching the LM5 is simple. Low weight and a 3 line configuration allow foreasy inflation and predictable behaviour on the ground, even from the tightestspots in difficult conditions. Overall, it is significantly easier to handlethan a 2 line design. Likewise, in the air the wing’s character is predictable,and it is easy to keep open in turbulent air using traditional techniques.Finally, at lower speeds and near-stall flying, the LM5 performs brilliantlyfor a wing of its class, making it suitable for the tightest of backcountrylanding areas and technical top-landings.

The LM5 is suitable for highly experienced and competent XC pilots whospend more than 100 hours per year in thermal conditions. It is a highperformance paraglider that needs to be flown with the full attention that sucha wing deserves. An LM5 pilot must have a solid understanding of best practicesfor recovery from incidents in flight.

We’ve designed the LM5 to carry you through the most intense vol-bivadventures imaginable, from the highest peaks of the Himalaya to the deepestcorners of the Sierra. We really look forward to your feedback on this excitingnew wing, and most of all we want to hear about your adventures with it, soplease send us news of your flights. Cheers from all the Team.

SIZES

* Glider weight with“light” risers. Please add 140g for the “standard” risers.

MATERIALS

·        Top Surface - 30D / 27 Classic

·        Bottom Surface - Skytex 27 Classic

·        Rib cloth - Skytex 27 Hard / Skytex 40Hard

·        Upper lines - Edelrid 8000U serie

·        Lower lines - Edelrid 8000U serie

DOWNLOADS

·        Line Chart

·        Rigging Diagram

RISER OPTIONS

There are 2 different riser options available: Standard and Lightweight.

Standard risers are made from 12mm black Cousin webbing and thelightweight version from 7mm Dyneema. Both options use specially designed ‘LinkLite’ connectors to hold the riser lines. These are tested to over 500kg andsave approximately 200gr compared to standard maillons. The lightweight optionalso features smaller and lighter brake handles.