Sol say their new EN B paraglider, the Ellus 4, is suitable for advanced beginners, but more experienced pilots will benefit from its good climb-ability and performance for long aerial adventures.
The three-riser design is thanks to Sol’s research on their top-end wings, and the Ellus 4 uses diagonal bands and carbon and Mylar leading edge reinforcements. A 15% total line reduction and narrow risers have resulted in half a point better glide than its predecessor, and more speed.
The wing is also more compact but with two more cells than the Ellus 3, and has a higher aspect ratio. Sol say it is more precise to thermal whether your style is more brake or weightshift led.
The Ellus 4 has long brake travel as a safety feature, yet without a loss of handling precision. They add that it’s very stable, even at maximum speed, and behaves well in thermals. It’s easy to launch too, they say.
A separate Big Ears riser, and dirt-extraction holes in the wingtips complete the spec.
The Ellus 4 has been certified EN B in four sizes, for takeoff weights from 60-125kg.
It is available in four standard colours, or you can use Sol’s wing colour designer and have fun creating your own combinations.
Here’s a video of Hernan Pitocco putting the Ellus 4 through its paces in Argentina:
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