ORBEA 2 / EN-B

Expand your horizons!

Versatility without sacrifice

In developing the ORBEA 2, the designer Alexander Paux, pushed the limits of creating a glider, which is as simple as possible and still has everything you need.

The ORBEA 2 invites you to discover or rediscover the joy of free flying. Where there is a path to the summit, the ORBEA 2 makes it easy to forget about climb to the top. With its modest aspect ration and short suspentage, the ORBEA 2 can be laid-out even on a narrow takeoff.

Lightness – Pleasure – Tolerance

Because it is lightweight, it inflates at the slightest hint of a breeze.

With its lightweight and small volume, simplicity of implementation, ease of flying, and comfort in flight, the ORBEA 2 increases your possibilities for launch by a factor of two or three!

Serenity,Tolerance,Flight comfort

Core thermals, one after another as you experience the joy of flying without limits

Technical data

ORBEA 2		XS	S	M	L
Total weight in flight ¹	kg	50 – 70	65 – 85	80 – 100	95 – 120
Flat surface	m²	21.94	23.73	25.42	27.50
Projected surface	m²	19.43	21.01	22.51	24.35
Span	m	10.42	10.84	11.22	11.67
Projected span	m	8.60	8.94	9.26	9.63
Aspect ratio		4.95	4.95	4.95	4.95
Projected aspect ratio		3.81	3.81	3.81	3.81
Number of cells		46	46	46	46
Glider weight	kg	3.40	3.60	3.80	4.00
Minimum speed	km/h	23	23	23	23
Trim speed	km/h	37	37	37	37
Maximum speed	km/h	48	48	48	48
Certification	EN/LTF	B	B	B	B

¹ Pilot with all equipment, ready for take off

Upper and lower surface	Porcher Sport – Skytex 32 Universal
Profiles and diagonals	Porcher Sport – Skytex 32 Hard
Reinforcement of the leading edge	Porcher Sport – SR-Scrim et Hypalon
Lines	Dyneema Edelrid 7850 & Liros PPSL
Risers	Mouka – Polyester pre-stretched 20 mm
Quick links	Péguet – Delta Inox 3,5 mm

Downloads

User manual

Lines plan

Flight test report / XS

Flight test report / S

Flight test report / M

Flight test report / L

Technologie

Canopy

Reduced aspect ratio of 4.95 for maximum passive safety
Soft leading edge reinforcements, Trilam + Hypalon
Internal V-Bridge System (SVB) construction: internal diagonal structures for maximum weight savings and optimized load distribution
Double 3D shaping of of leading edge for optimal shape and increased efficiency
TETS braking system on trailing edge improves handling for carving style turns
Leading edge openings are positioned for optimum penetration and wing pressurization

Lines

4-Line design for optimum wing loading and weight distribution across the sail
Fully sheathed lines for increased durability
Green colored Stabilo Line for quick and easy identification
Color-coded lines makes pre-flight sorting safe and quick
Optimized line diameters reduce drag while maintaining proper sail tension and line strength
Dyneema lines for a long service life

Risers

20 mm wide, prestretched polyster risers: for easy handling even with mittens
Brake handles with snaps makes attachment simple and secure
Swiveled brake line attachments ensures that brake lines don’t become twisted
Plastic inserts in each maillons keeps the lines in place and prevents the gradual loosening of maillons
2-phase accelerator: first stage increases speed smoothly and easily, second stage increases speed rapidly with increased pressure

Colors

ORBEA 2 / EN B

Package contents

L

Porter bag

Size	Volume	Weight	Delivered with
M	110 l	1165 g	XS & S
L	150 l	1220 g	M & L

Press review

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Cette ORBEA 2 va ravir beaucoup de pilotes !

Plus facile que ça, tu meurs ! La légèreté associée au faible allongement (4.95), rendent l’ORBEA 2 douce, tranquille sans vivacité.
La finesse est largement suffisante pour des vols cross même ambitieux, le tout, les doigt dans le nez !

Philippe Lami, Parapente Mag N°154

Conception épurée démontrant la maîtrise du concepteur.
Légère tout en restant solide. Tissus, suspente, élévateurs « classique ».
Facile, ludique et sûr en toute circonstance.

Laurent van Hille, Parapente+ N°440

Parapente Mag N°154 Parapente+ N°440