The FreeX Blade is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by FreeX of Egling in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The Blade was designed as an intermediate high-performance glider. Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing. The models are each named for their relative size.
The FreeX's CEO flew the Blade and won the German Distance Sport Class competition with it.
Blade S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.8 m (38.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.8 m
2 (256 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is 40 to 70 kg (88 to 154 lb).
Blade M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.0 m
2 (291 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 90 kg (132 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.
Blade L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.3 m (43.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.4 m
2 (327 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
Crew: one
Wingspan: 13.3 m (43 ft 8 in)
Wing area: 30.4 m2 (327 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 5.8:1
