The MULTITOOL.
Meets. Every. Demand.
Have you always wanted to fly a paraglider that fulfills your every need? ARAK is your first choice!
Our third model in the intermediate class cuts through traditional categories and combines everything you want from a paraglider. The ARAK stands for easy handling, rich performance and, above all: lots of fun.
These features make the ARAK a true all-rounder and the perfect companion for your next adventure!
HOW DOES THE ARAK FLY?
Design
Because we already offer two distinctive intermediates with our TEQUILA and CHILI, we broke new ground in terms of the ARAK’s development. Its moderate aspect ratio and line concept share the straightforwardness of the TEQUILA series. Its performance-oriented profile in combination with the cell count and other built-in technologies minimizes drag and offers you nearly the performance of the CHILI series.
With innovative 32-gram material for top and bottom sails and 38-gram material for the leading edge, as well as our very kink insensitive Rigid Foil, the ARAK can be compressed super small and packed into any hike & fly rucksack. Yet it is sturdy enough to handling lengthy ground handling sessions or playful flying in the dunes.
Characteristics
The ARAK offers plenty of comfort due to its smoothness and its easy handling. The glider provides great feedback, creating confidence from the start, so you can focus on the essentials even in the most challenging conditions. This compact Intermediate wing allows playful and precise adjustment of your bank angle so you can optimize your position for every situation. From weak to shredded thermals.
Its direct handling makes the ARAK a blast to fly compared to other intermediates. Anyone who has always wanted to fly high wingover will find the ideal training tool in the ARAK. The ARAK’s performance potential is enormous and easy to exploit thanks to its simplicity.
JET FLAPS
Our JET FLAPS extend the green arc as you approach the stall point, which substantially increases safety and also improves climb performance.
C-WIRES
C-wires are nylon wires sewn into the glider over the anchor points of the C-level lines. Advantages: better load distribution, reduced drag, more performance.
MINI RIBS
Doubling the number of cells at the trailing edge increases its shape stability substantially. Advantage: fewer vortices improve the aerodynamics and with it the performance.
RIGID FOIL
The Rigid Foil nylon wires on the leading edge help maintain its shape and ensure constant ram air pressure. Advantages: better takeoff behavior, more performance and lower canopy weight.
3D-SHAPING
A precise calculation of the leading edge geometry and the installation of an additional strip of fabric reduce wrinkling in this sensitive part of the glider. Advantages: exact wing shape, more performance.
AUTOMATIC SAND RELEASE SYSTEM
Porous openings of the profile ribs at the trailing edge ensure that sand and dirt in the glider are automatically guided to the wingtip where they can trickle out. This helps preserve the material and “relieves” the trailing edge.
SHARK NOSE
Together with a corresponding wing design, the shark nose technology improves pressure distribution in the canopy substantially. Advantages: much more solid flying feeling and substantial performance gain, especially when gliding on bar.
Colours
Technical Data
Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L |
Cells | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
Area flat (m²) | 21,4 | 23,3 | 24,8 | 26,4 | 28,6 |
Area projected (m²) | 18,3 | 20,0 | 21,3 | 22,6 | 24,5 |
Wingspan flat (m) | 10,75 | 11,22 | 11,58 | 11,94 | 12,42 |
Wingspan projected (m) | 8,60 | 8,98 | 9,26 | 9,55 | 9,93 |
Aspect ratio flat | 5,40 | 5,40 | 5,40 | 5,40 | 5,40 |
Aspect ratio projected | 4,03 | 4,03 | 4,03 | 4,03 | 4,03 |
min. profile depth (cm) | 58 | 61 | 63 | 65 | 67 |
max. profile depth (cm) | 242 | 253 | 261 | 269 | 280 |
Glider weight (kg) | 4,1 | 4,3 | 4,5 | 4,7 | 5,0 |
Certified weight range (kg) | 50 – 75 | 65 – 85 | 75 – 95 | 85 – 105 | 95 – 120 |
Extended weight range (kg) | 75 – 80 | 85 – 90 | 95 – 100 | 105 – 110 | 120 – 125 |
Materials
Upper Sail | Porcher Skytex 38g / Dominico Dokdo 32g |
Lower Sail | Dominico Dokdo 32g |
Ribs | Dominico Dokdo 32g hard |
Bands | Dominico Dokdo 32g hard |
Main lines | Liros PPSLS 180/125 |
Middle lines | Liros PPSLS 125 |
Top lines | Liros DC 60 |
Brake lines | Liros DFLP 200/32; Liros PPSLS 125/65; Liros DC60 |
Risers | Güth & Wolf 12mm Webbing |
Certification
- ARAK XXS LTF/EN Flight test report
- ARAK XS LTF/EN Flight test report
- ARAK S LTF/EN Flight test report
- ARAK M LTF/EN Flight test report
- ARAK L LTF/EN Flight test report
Downloads
Your ARAK package
- the light mid level intermediate ARAK comes with:
- 1x Glider backpack (HIKE or ALPINE)
- 1x Compression strap
- 1x Innerbag for glider
- 1x Riser bag
- 1x BASIC Guide
- 1x Bandana
- 1x Sticker Set
- 1x Self-adhesive repair patch