Gradient Bright 5

Characteristics

The Bright5 is a basic/intermediate paraglider (homologation EN/LTF-A).
Take-off characteristics are very simple. It comes up without using any force – you can even launch it simply by moving your body, without holding the risers. While coming up the glider will straighten itself automatically. Once up, it doesn’t overshoot, so there is plenty of time to get full pre-flight control. The length of the brakes mean they can absorb small errors in pilot control, but there is still a defined brake pressure in any position. Together with the wing’s stability in flight this makes taking off easy and fun. In flight, the wing reacts immediately to weight shift, meaning you can use small thermals and dynamic wind in a very effective way. A clear and defined stall point on the brakes means the risk of over-braking or flying too slowly is minimised.
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Construction

Glider’s profile has been specially developed to deliver maximum stability over as wide a speed range as possible. The design and camber of the central curve in the glider give maximum resistance to collapse of the leading edge. The position and size of the cell openings help support this objective.
The leading edge is reinforced using integrated nylon and elastic. This ensures optimal inflation of the canopy and helps to retain the leading edge’s perfectly clean shape at maximum speed.
The well-proven three-and-half-rows and three-riser line concept with progressively differing diameters is used - a system Gradient has uses for years.
The Bright5 is another Gradient glider where we have used Everlast, a new double-coated Porcher material. This Gradient exclusive material provides gliders with long-term stability and durability. Another small, simple details are making this glider complete.