High fun, low stress
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

ATLAS 2	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL
Flat area (m²)	21.61	22.89	24.94	27.08	29.31	31.62
Flat span (m)	10.61	10.92	11.4	11.88	12.36	12.84
Flat aspect ratio	5.21	5.21	5.21	5.21	5.21	5.21
Projected area (m²)	18.62	19.73	21.49	23.34	25.26	27.25
Projected span (m)	8.47	8.72	9.11	9.49	9.87	10.25
Projected aspect ratio	3.86	3.86	3.86	3.86	3.86	3.86
Chord (m)	2.57	2.65	2.76	2.88	2.99	3.11
Number of cells	47	47	47	47	47	47
Glider weight (kg)	4.5	4.8	5.1	5.4	5.8	6.2
Weight range (kg)	55-75	65-85	75-95	85-105	95-116	105-125
Extended weight (kg)	-	-	75-100	85-110	-	-
Certification	EN B	EN B	EN B	EN B	EN B	EN B

Designer Notes
During the development of the Atlas 2, one of the aspects the Gin R&D team worked on was optimizing 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.

Optimizing 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.”

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

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Gin Atlas 2 (EN B, Easy)