AROLLA 3 / EN-A & EN-B

AROLLA 3 / EN-A

Easier to fly and more fun – Pure pleasure!

True paraglider or miniwing

The AROLLA 3 is a moutain paraglider designed to core thermals, wander from one ridge to the next and enjoy the wonderful landscape.

Lightness is the key of course, but the the lines and the risers have been chosen to remain easy to handle even on high moutain tricky take-offs.

The AROLLA 3 has also been certified with a wider take-off load, which allows each pilot to decide if he chooses to favour the highest efficiency in thermal or the lightest possible weight.

Designed for the high mountains

Whenever you intend to practise hike & fly paragliding in the high mountains, your equipment must keep up with a great deal of requirements.

The low aspect ratio and rather short lines make it easier to launch the glider from almost any take-off place. The canopy inflates with the faintest breeze and provides immediate lift.

The risers, assembled with 20 mm webbing and the covered main lines, stabilizer lines and brake lines allow easy sorting and preparation for start even with thicker gloves or mittens. A different coulour for each row of lines makes the visual check more obvious and safer.

Lightweight,Compact,Simple,Smaller sizes

For all pilots who after the effort enjoy a good flight, there is the AROLLA 3

Technical data

AROLLA 3		XXS	XS	S	M	L
Total weight in flight ¹ Paragliding use EN-A*	kg	52 – 65	52 – 70	63 – 87	79 – 103	94 – 120
Total weight in flight ¹ Mini-wing use EN-B**	kg	65 – 90	70 – 100	87 – 110	103 – 120	120 – 140
Flat surface	m²	20.56	22.23	24.05	26.01	28.13
Projected surface	m²	18.25	19.73	21.35	23.09	24.97
Span	m	9.83	10.22	10.63	11.06	11.25
Projected span	m	7.80	8.11	8.43	8.77	9.12
Aspect ratio		4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7
Projected aspect ratio		3.33	3.33	3.33	3.33	3.33
Number of cells		38	38	38	38	38
Glider weight	kg	2.70	2.85	3.00	3.15	3.30
Speed min.-trim.-max. EN-A*	km/h	23-37-45	23-37-45	23-37-45	23-37-45	23-37-45
Speed min.-trim.-max. EN-B**	km/h	27-43-54	27-43-54	26-42-52	24-41-51	24-40-50
Certification	EN/LTF	A* / B**	A* / B**	A* / B**	A* / B**	A

¹ Pilot with all equipment, ready for take off*Paragliding / **Mini-wing

Upper leading edge	Porcher Sport – Skytex 32 Universal
Upper and lower surface	Porcher Sport – Skytex 27 Classic
Profiles and diagonals	Porcher Sport – Skytex 32 Hard
Reinforcement of the leading edge	Porcher Sport – SR-Laminate & Nylon rods
High lines A, B, C & D	Cousin – Dyneema Top line (unsheathed)
Other lines	Edelrid – Dyneema 7850 (sheathed) & Liros – Dyneema PPSL (sheathed)
Risers	Mouka – Polyester strap pre-stretched 20 mm
Brake handles	Paragear – lightweight Nylon Strap 20 mm & Swivel & attachment snap


XXS
XS
S
M
L

Paragliding use EN-A

Mini-wing use EN-B

Downloads

User manual

Lines plan

Technologie

Canopy

The reduced aspect ratio is a token of safety. Linked with the rather short lines, it allows to consider taking off from any pocket-sized spot
Light doesn’t mean one has to waive robust construction and durability. The whole internal structure and the leading edge of the top panels are cut from heavier and stronger woven fabrics
Thin rods in the leading edge provides immediate inflation during take-off
The internal BVS construction (Balance V-Structure) is one of the keys to lightness and cares for the correct balance of the force induced by the lift and the vault tension. This is achieved by the wise positionning of the diagonals onto the secondary profiles
Two 3DS technical cuts (3D-Shaping) in the front of the top and bottom panels allow to reduce parasitic tensions and wrinkles and help to improve glide and penetration
The Trailing Edge Tension System (TETS) on the top of the outer brake lines cares for precise handling and efficient climb in thermals
The front parts of the top panels, ahead of the technical cuts follow the grain of the fabric to guarantee the exact tension of the leading edge

Lines

The four risers allow an even distribution of the lines on the bottom surface and provide an improved stability
Only the upper gallery lines are uncovered and each row of lines is easy to identify by a different coulour
Several different diameters of lines are used to reach a flawless strength while reducing the drag
Unlike Aramid lines, the Dyneema lines on the AROLLA 3 show a high durability.
Changing the set of lines should in fact never be necessary throughout the whole lifespan of the paraglider

Risers

The risers made out of 20 mm webbing remain easy to handle even with thick gloves or mittens on
Swivels connecting the brake handles to the brake ropes prevent the latter from twisting
O-rings keep the lines into the right position at the top of the rapid links
A two-steps speed system, easier to push within the first range and becoming harder in a second range allows the pilot to tune his speed while keeping his full visual attention on his surrounding. Priority to the efficient glide within the first range or priority to the high speed when using the second one.