The FreeX Blast 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 Blast was designed as an intermediate glider. Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing. The models are each named for their relative size.
Reviewer Noel Bertrand reported that the Blast was commercially successful in 2003.
Blast SSmall-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.1 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.5 m
2 (264 sq ft), 45 cells and the
aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 90 kg (121 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Blast MMid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.0 m
2 (301 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Blast LLarge-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.0 m
2 (334 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
Crew: oneWingspan: 12.6 m (41 ft 4 in)Wing area: 31.0 m2 (334 sq ft)Aspect ratio: 5.05:1