Ambitious Cross Country

XC Sports Class Paraglider

Cross Country made fun! The new SIGMA DLS promises a performance boost and plenty of fun while thermaling thanks to its forgiving flight characteristics. The redesigned internal structure not only makes this cross-country sportster more powerful but also lighter. This is achieved with mini ribs featuring nitinol wires at the leading edge and a Durable Lightweight Structure that perfectly balances lightness and robustness. The SIGMA DLS weighs from just 3.70 kg.

Performance Leap

Along with the new profile, the front mini ribs ensure that the aerodynamically critical leading edge remains precisely shaped. The resulting high profile fidelity significantly contributes to the performance leap of the SIGMA DLS (compared to the SIGMA 11). Despite this improvement, it continues to meet the familiar pilot requirements of the previous series.

New sportiness

XC enthusiasts can look forward to an exceptional balance of performance and ease with the SIGMA DLS. The tried-and-tested three-liner concept ensures a forgiving character with safety reserves. The new cross-country sportster responds to control inputs precisely and directly, providing a fun flying experience in thermals.

Robust Lightness

With DLS technology, the over 30-year tradition of the SIGMA series meets the future. Detailed construction optimizations and an ideally matched material mix make the SIGMA DLS surprisingly light (available from 3.7 kg). The super-elastic Nitinol wires reduce pack volume and increase durability, as they do not deform even under greater stress.

Picture: Adi Geisegger

DURABLE LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURE (DLS)

DLS combines a number of small but important innovations, which together save a lot of weight. The mix of lightweight and conventional fabrics is now better targeted and additional weight is saved through specific geometric optimisations.

NITINOL FRONT MINI RIBS

The additional nitinol front mini ribs ensure that the canopy maintains its precise shape, especially at the aerodynamically crucial leading edge. Detailed calculations of the mini ribs enable optimal profile fidelity in every flight condition. This is a key factor that enables the high performance of the SIGMA DLS.

EFFECTIVE PITCH-CONTROL-SYSTEM

The SIGMA DLS has a modern pitch control system with C handles. C level inputs are transmitted directly from C to B level so that the wing profile shape is maintained. The glider delivers its full performance potential even when actively controlled by C handles.

HIGH-TECH EDELRID PRO DRY LINES

The SIGMA DLS line set is extremely length-stable and retains above-average tensile strength, even after many flights. Unsheathed Pro Dry lines are colour-coded and 60% more water-repellent than previous-generation lines.

Separate Big Ear A-Line

SIGMA DLS		20	22	24	26	28
Flat surface	m2	20.36	21.96	23.53	25.47	27.34
Projected surface	m2	17.35	18.71	20.05	21.70	23.30
Certified takeoff weight	kg	57-75	68-87	80-100	92-114	105-128
Ideal weight range	kg	61-72	72-84	84-97	97-110	110-124
Glider weight	kg	3.70	3.90	4.10	4.35	4.60
Span	m	11.14	11.57	11.98	12.46	12.91
Projected span	m	8.84	9.18	9.50	9.88	10.24
Aspect ratio		6.1	6.1	6.1	6.1	6.1
Projected aspect ratio		4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5
Max. chord	m	2.30	2.39	2.47	2.57	2.66
Number of cells		65	65	65	65	65
Certification		EN/LTF C	EN/LTF C	EN/LTF C	EN/LTF C	EN/LTF C

Leading edge	Skytex 38 universal
Upper surface	Skytex 32 universal
Lower surface	Skytex 27 classic II
Designstripe	Skytex 32 universal
Profiles	Skytex 40 hard finish, Skytex 32 hard finish, Skytex 27 hard finish
Unsuspended profiles	Skytex 27 hard finish
Diagonals	Skytex 40 hard finish, Skytex 27 hard finish
Tension tapes	Skytex 40 hard finish
Main lines	A-8001-230, -190, -130
Gallery lines	A-8001-130, -090, -070, -050
Brake lines	A-8001-050, -070
Steering lines	A-8001-190, A-7850-240
Stabilo	PPSLS 125
Risers	PES/Technora 12mm
Quick links	MR Delta 3.5mm / S12

Sigma DLS 12