Beginner paraglider Bolero 8

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Concept
The Bolero 8 is a next-generation school wing redesigned from profile to internal architecture to make every step of learning comfortable and intuitive. It delivers homogeneity and pitch stability across the span, improved pitch and roll damping, higher resistance to collapses and predictable behaviour in turbulence — providing students with a calm, confidence-building platform.

Performance & Handling
The wing offers aerodynamic efficiency suited to learning and progression: a long brake range with a clear warning near the stall point, good climb and glide characteristics for extended flights, playful yet forgiving handling, and optimised brake pressure and travel to help students detect stall points safely and find thermals.

Launch & EPT (Leading Edge Technology)
Fourth-generation EPT system and updated plastic rod configuration keep the leading edge and nose shape consistent at any angle of attack. This ensures clean, predictable inflations and a canopy that remains comfortably overhead during ground handling. Launches are reliable and repeatable.

Stability & Safety
Revised canopy arc and internal architecture improve pitch and roll damping and increase collapse resistance. The Bolero 8 is designed to be forgiving and predictable, accelerating student confidence while remaining suitable as pilots progress.

Design highlights / structural & handling features

• EPT system (4th generation) with updated plastic rods to maintain leading edge shape
• 3 risers / 3 lines spanwise (labelled B riser for B-stall)
• Coded colour lines and riser arrangement for quick identification
• Trailing edge mini ribs for improved profile fidelity
• Easy ears system for simple aspect-reduction manoeuvres
• Magnetic fastener and low-friction rings on risers
• Plastic rods and reinforced nose architecture for consistent inflations

Materials & Lines
Leading edge: Dokdo DC30DMF / Myungjin MJ40 MF. Upper/lower surfaces: Myungjin MJ29 MF. Lines: top lines GIN TGL 80 (Aramid); middle lines GIN TGL 125 (Aramid), Liros DSL 70, Liros PPSL 120; main lines LIROS PPSL 120 / 160 / 200.

Colours

• Serial colours: Turquoise, Green, Sangria, Lime
• Each serial colour set includes selected top/bottom panel colours and logo/stamp locations

Included with the wing

• Inner compress bag (glider compress bag)
• Compression strap (strap with buckle and Velcro)
• Repair kit (self-adhesive ripstop patches in matching colours)
• GIN stickers

Optional accessories

• Concertina bag (2.5 m / 3.0 m sizes) — protects leading edge and aids correct packing
• Fast packing bag (speed packing / stuff bag) — for quick packing at the flying site

Specifications (by size)
Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L
Flat area (m²) | 22.59 | 24.37 | 26.28 | 28.52 | 31.44
Flat span (m) | 10.41 | 10.82 | 11.23 | 11.70 | 12.29
Flat aspect ratio | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8
Projected area (m²) | 19.37 | 20.89 | 22.53 | 24.45 | 26.95
Projected span (m) | 8.29 | 8.61 | 8.94 | 9.31 | 9.77
Projected aspect ratio | 3.55 | 3.55 | 3.55 | 3.55 | 3.55
Chord (m) | 2.69 | 2.79 | 2.89 | 3.02 | 3.17
Number of cells | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36
Glider weight (kg) | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.0
Certified weight range (kg) | 50 - 80 | 55 - 90 | 65 - 100 | 75 - 110 | 90 - 130
Optimal weight range (kg) | 60 - 75 | 70 - 85 | 80 - 95 | 90 - 105 | 110 - 125
Certification | EN A | EN A | EN A | EN A | EN A

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Category: Beginner / School wing (EN A certified)
• Flat aspect ratio: 4.8
• Projected aspect ratio: 3.55
• Cells: 36
• Labelled B riser for B-stall and coded risers for easy handling
• EPT leading edge system (4th generation) with plastic rods for consistent inflations
• Line materials include GIN TGL (Aramid) and LIROS PPSL
• Weight per size: XXS 3.9 kg / XS 4.1 kg / S 4.3 kg / M 4.7 kg / L 5.0 kg
• Certified and optimal weight ranges per size (see table above)
• Serial colours: Turquoise, Green, Sangria, Lime