[Product Details]

The Atlas 2 is an easy intermediate wing for beginning and leisure pilots who want a confidence-inspiring wing that still offers great XC possibilities.

The Atlas 2 aims to offer comfort in a wide range of conditions but with enough performance in climb and glide to keep a smile on your face.

easy inflation and smooth take-off
well-damped pitch control in strong conditions
comfortable and reassuring handling with a well co-ordinated turn
long and progressive brake travel for a wide safety margin
useful ”thermal sniffing” ability
improved real world performance in weak and strong conditions
extended weight range (S and M sizes) for flying at higher wing loadings

During the development of the Atlas 2, one of the aspects the Gin R&D team worked on was optimising the 3D shaping and sail tension for increased performance. Chief designer Gin Seok Song explains:

“The Atlas 2 project enabled us to use the latest technology from our competition wings in a lower-aspect ratio design.

Optimising the 3D shaping and sail tension gave us a bit more performance, and also a better feeling in the air. The glider is more damped in pitch which means that you don’t lose energy when gliding in moving air. The Atlas 2 also has a tendency to sniff out thermals by turning towards the core. And then, once you’re inside a thermal, the low aspect ratio and inherent stability help you get the most out of every thermal core, even the more turbulent ones.

We also worked on making the wing as easy to launch as possible, especially in stronger winds. Take-offs are a critical moment of a flight, so it’s really important that the wing comes up progressively and smoothly and doesn’t demand too much from the pilot.

There are so many pilots who don’t fly hundreds of hours a year and who just want to reduce their exposure to risk without losing too much of the fun factor. For these pilots, we think the Atlas hits the sweet spot.”

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Included with your glider

The serial delivery includes the Classic rucksack. Alternatively, the Lite rucksack or XXL rucksack can be specified at time of ordering.

[Technical Details]

Optimized airfoil with 2nd generation Equalized Pressure Technology (EPT) for stability and performance
Low line consumption: 3 risers / 2 main lines spanwise
Internal construction with well chosen crossports maintains even sail tension
Nylon rods in top sail trailing edge help maintain the shape of the profile in turbulence, which means better performance
Low friction rings on the brake lines provide smooth operation and prevent twisting and are easily replaceable
Split ‘A’ risers for easy big ears
Mini-ribs on the trailing edge improve handling and performance
Efficient speed system with Ronstan pulleys
Gathering (reefing) system on the trailing edge for smooth and well-defined handling
Nylon rods are soft, shape-retaining and durable, but can be easily replaced if necessary

[Technical Specifications]

SIZE		XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL
FLAT	AREA	21.61m²	22.89m²	24.94m²	27.08m²	29.31m²	31.62m²
	SPAN	10.61m	10.92m	11.40m	11.88m	12.36m	12.84m
	A.R	5.21	5.21	5.21	5.21	5.21	5.21
PROJECTED	AREA	18.62m²	19.73m²	21.49m²	23.34m²	25.26m²	27.25m²
	SPAN	8.47m	8.72m	9.11m	9.49m	9.87m	10.25m
	A.R	3.86	3.86	3.86	3.86	3.86	3.86
CELL NUMBER		47	47	47	47	47	47
CHORD		2.57m	2.65m	2.76m	2.88m	2.99m	3.11m
GLIDER WEIGHT		4.5kg	4.8kg	5.1kg	5.4kg	5.8kg	6.2kg
RECOMMENDED WEIGHT IN FLIGHT		55-75kg	65-85kg	75-95kg	85-105kg	95-116kg	105-125kg
EXTENDED WEIGHT IN FLIGHT				75-100kg	85-110kg
EN / LTF		B	B	B	B	B	B

[Manuals]

Owner's Manual

EN Test Reports

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S
M
L
XL

Gin Atlas 2

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