icl Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) Hello! I have purchased a Roadster 3 (24m) but now, looking at the PPG weight range, I'm wondering whether I should have purchased the 26m wing instead as I am afraid that the 24m wing might be too dynamic for me. My PPG all-up weight is 106kg. I have 40 flights paragliding experience but my last flight was 3 years ago. I currently have 7 PPG flights with my paragliding wing (Advance Alpha 5, 26m). With the 24m Roadster 3, my all-up weight falls in the upper part of the weight range (which is 65-120kg, the middle being 92.5kg), and just below the middle of the weight range for the 26m wing (80-140kg, with the middle at 110kg). The reason I purchased the 24m wing is because I initially thought about using the Roadster for both PPG and PG (with the 24m wing my PG weight is good). However, I have reconsidered and have decided that if I continue to paraglide, I'll use my Advance wing. My flying interests are mostly leisurely and eventually XC. I fly mostly at sea level (in Greece) and would eventually like to fly higher up in the mountains. Any advice? thanks Edited March 1, 2021 by icl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richjones Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I'd say it's about right, I currently fly a spyder. My all up is around 140kg with max of 160 on the glider. I don't feel very heavy on the wing at all - it's a bit slow if anything. I've ordered a speedster 3 26m which will put me at the top end of the weight on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icl Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 2 hours ago, richjones said: I'd say it's about right, I currently fly a spyder. My all up is around 140kg with max of 160 on the glider. I don't feel very heavy on the wing at all - it's a bit slow if anything. I've ordered a speedster 3 26m which will put me at the top end of the weight on that. That feels reassuring! Your wing is more heavily loaded at 5kg/m2 compared to mine at 4.4kg/m2. So that makes me feel better! When you say that it's a bit slow, do you mean in terms of speed or responsiveness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richjones Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Both really. I can’t keep up with others I fly with, even trimmed out. It is a lovely wing to handle and fly and although it’s fairly responsive on wing tip steering I just want something slightly more agile. I suppose as I’m over 100 flights now I’m ready to progress that’s all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien4788 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I'm 120kg on a 120kg en-b equivalent wing. I don't feel too heavy. It just feels good so you should be right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icl Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 22 minutes ago, Julien4788 said: I'm 120kg on a 120kg en-b equivalent wing. I don't feel too heavy. It just feels good so you should be right Thanks for the feedback! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icl Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Just a quick update. I have have finally flown my Roadster 3 and absolutely love it!! Super stable and nicely responsive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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