First Aspen 5 from Gradient certified (28)

Thursday 5 June, 2014

The Aspen 5 from Gradient. Photo: Gradient

Gradient have certified the Aspen 5 in size 28. The glider is an EN C.

Gradient reported: “We are very pleased to inform you that Aspen5 28 already passed through certification and the glider is EN C certified. The Aspen5 is certified according to the new EN norm.”

The “new EN norm” means it has been certified without using collapse lines to induce collapses. Although still undergoing revisions new EN rules were due to be introduced this month.

The Aspen 5

Gradient’s Aspen 5 in testing, with collapse markings taped on the glider

Gradient also say that their Freestyle 3 project which is underway and “already flying”. They said: “Team Freestyle will test the glider and we will eagerly wait for their feedback.”