BRONTES

BRONTES is an intermediate performance paraglider. BRONTES combines the very safe behaviour of an intermediate wing in all DHV manoeuvres, with the fine handling and outstanding performance of a modern super-class glider. It has been developed for intermediate pilots with regular practice who aim at long lasting thermal flights and wish
to reach new milestones on their cross-country escapes.

The name "BRONTES" comes from an ancient Greek word for "thunder". Some classical authors and poets also used it as a name for the maker of thunder, and son of the Sky God Uranus. BRONTES is an exceptional paraglider that lives up to its name. Thunder, in a blue sky!
A key to long flights is conserving pilot "nerves" and energy. BRONTES cares for both.

Its safe and reliable behaviour, as well as its direct and easy handling, help the pilot concentrate on efficient flying. The handing and stability of BRONTES are good not only for record breakers, but also for those who simply want to build their skills on an exceptional wing with local pleasure flying. It is a piece of cake to make the most out of the performance of the BRONTES.

The low sink rate can easily be turned into a flabbergasting climbing rate through precise handling and exact banking while circling in thermals. The canopy remains stable throughout the whole speed range and the glide ratio is excellent in normal as well as in accelerated flight.
The Brontes is the right choice for those who wish to benefit from the level of performance of a DHV 2 glider without giving up the stable behaviour of a safe intermediate glider. It has also proved to be a good choice for paramotor pilots looking for a more responsive wing with very high aerodynamic output.

MATERIALS USED
Ribs and Reinforcements - Porcher Marine SKYTEX 9017, E29A coating, upper panels Pocher Marine SKYTEX 9017 E77A, lower panels 9017 E38A.
Lines - Edelrid 7850-080, 1.0 mm, Edelrid 7850-160, 1.4 mm, 7850-200, 1.6 mm
Carabiners - Maillon Rapide, Delta Inox

Note:

flight protcols at DHV pages (BRONTES S, M, L)

BRONTES DHV-2

S

M

L

Numebr of Cells

59

59

59

Risers

4

4

4

Weight range (kg)

65-95

80-110

100-130

Area (m2)

24.77

26.88

29.07

Projected Area (m2)

21.79

23.64

25.57

Span (m)

11.45

11.92

12.40

Projected Span(m)

9.46

9.86

10.25

Aspect ratio

5.29

5.29

5.29

Projected aspect ratio

4.11

4.11

4.11

Lines - total (m)

324

335

342

Maximal glide ratio

> 8

> 8

> 8

Min. sink (m/s)

< 1.1

< 1.1

< 1.1

Vmin. (km/h)

24

24

24

Vtrim. (km/h)

37

37

37

Vmax. (km/h)

52

52

52

Certification

DHV2

DHV2

DHV2