The Ozone Vibe is a French single-place paraglider that was designed by hang gliding and paragliding world champion pilot Robbie Whittall and produced by Ozone Gliders of Le Bar-sur-Loup. It is no longer in production.
Design and development
The Vibe was designed as an intermediate recreational sports glider. This was the fist model the company produced that cane in six different sizes, allowing more precise matching of pilot weight and wing loading. The models are each named for their relative size.
Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Ozone series of gliders in a 2003 review as, "wings that are both pleasant to fly and high performance in their respective categories".
Vibe XS
Extra small-sized model for much lighter pilots. Its 10.59 m (34.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.3 m
2 (240 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.03:1. The take-off weight range is 55 to 70 kg (121 to 154 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Vibe S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.0 m (36.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.2 m
2 (260 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The take-off weight range is 70 to 80 kg (154 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Vibe MS
Medium-small-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.8 m
2 (278 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The take-off weight range is 80 to 90 kg (176 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Vibe ML
Medium-large-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.8 m (38.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.7 m
2 (298 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The take-off weight range is 90 to 100 kg (198 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Vibe L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.2 m (40.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.6 m
2 (319 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The take-off weight range is 100 to 115 kg (220 to 254 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Vibe XL
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.66 m (41.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.90 m
2 (343.4 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.03:1. The take-off weight range is 115 to 131 kg (254 to 289 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
Crew: one
Wingspan: 11.8 m (38 ft 9 in)
Wing area: 27.7 m2 (298 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 5.15:1
