Technical data and sizes
| QUEEN S | QUEEN M | QUEEN L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cells | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Projected area (m2) | 19.7 | 21.4 | 22.9 |
| Flat area (m2) | 23.5 | 25.5 | 27.3 |
| Projected span (m) | 9.6 | 10 | 10.4 |
| Flat span (m) | 12 | 12.6 | 13 |
| Projected Aspect Ratio | 4.64 | 4.64 | 4.64 |
| Flat aspect ratio | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Root Chord (m) | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.62 |
| Glider weight (kg) | 5 | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| In-flight weight range (kg) | 70-90 | 80-104 | 100-120 |
| Test reports | test report, sticker | test report, sticker | test report, sticker |
| Latest manual all sizes | EN GER | EN GER | EN GER |
| Certification LTF/EN | D | C | C |
Materials
| CANOPY FABRIC CODE | |
|---|---|
| Upper surface | NCV Skytex 38 Universal |
| Bottom surface | NCV Skytex 38 Universal |
| Profiles | NCV 9017 – E29A |
| Diagonals | NCV 9017 – E29A |
| Loops | COUSIN 608 10mm |
| Reinforcement loops | NCV F06391 – E45A |
| Internal construction D-Ribs, H-Straps, Mini ribs |
NCV 9017 – E29A |
| Thread | Serafil 40/2000, 60/2000 |
| SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE |
|
| Upper cascades | A-8000-U-050, A-8000-U-070, A-8000-U-090 |
| Middle cascades | A-8000-U-070, A-8000-U-130 |
| Main | A-8000-U-200, A-8000-U-230, A-8000-U-130 |
| Brake lines | DC-40, Dyneema 12110, Dyneema 12250 |
| Main brake | Cousin 200/1.5mm (Blue) |
| Thread | Serafil Amann 60/0415 |
| RISERS FABRIC CODE | |
| Fabric | webbing cousin 3455-12mm |
| Fabric | Güth & Wolf Black 70 404/12,5mm Dyneema |
| Color indicator | Cordura 200/200PU |
| Thread | Serafil Amann 20/4000, 20/1078 |
| Brake Swivel | Fob ningbo – china 6mm |
| Maillons | Inox Peguet Oval 3mm |
| Pulleys | 4 Harken Carbo T18 18mm ball bearing pulley |
Main features
- High end EN/LTF-C glider, entry to competition world and big XC flights.
- Good pitch stability and neutral balance in strong thermals for ease of piloting
- Trim speed optimized for good climbing
- Clean canopy with refined sail tensions
- Direct handling with precise control
- Internal construction like in two liner gliders: “four cells diagonals”, (RLE) reinforced leading edge for clean and compact canopy
- Three liner concept, with considerable line reduction (LR) and materials for reduced drag and better gliding performance. Uncovered UV protected coating lines, A8000-U series Edelrid. Span wise lines optimization in two main rows.
- BPI – back position intake technology for spin and stall resistance and good stability at accelerated flight.
- Reinforced leading edge (RLE), Smooth trailing edger reinforcements (STE) together with (BPI) for greater stability and good gliding performance on wide speed range.
- Completely new profile developed out of currently experimental King glider. Hybrid between two and three liner profiles, together with back position intake (BPI).
- Low induced drag wing tip (LDW), optimized washout with two additional floating cells. Additional wing tip line reduction and airflow aligned panels.
- Full span distributed panels orientation streamlined to airflow direction
- Improved 3d shaping (ballooning) on the leading edge
- Good top speed
- Easy launch control
- EN-C, LTF-C
Package includes
- Glider QUEEN
- Backpack
- Inner bag
- Glider strap
- Triple Seven T-shirt
- USB key with manual
- Repair stickers
Queen News and competition results
Queen 2 wins again!
FatraCUp hosted the Czech & Slovak paragliding Championship, where Queen 2 outranked the podium again! Kuba Sto (POL) in the first place and Zsolt Ero (HUN) in the second place! Big congrats to yet another great result! Photo by Żywiec Air Team Results can be found at https://airtribune.com/fatra-cup-2020/results/task4754/comp/sport
Queen 2 rules the skies of Valle de Bravo
Valle de Bravo is known for consistent but quite demanding conditions in January, and last week’s Monarca Open was no exception. 5 tasks were scored, and when the dust settled we were pleased to see that last year’s many podium finishes for the Queen 2 were not just a fluke – this time, two Triple
Queen 2 wins the BGD Weightless
The first FAI 2 competition in 2020 was held in Roldanillo-Colombia; the BGD Weightless. This new competition format benefits the lighter pilots, with scoring adapted for different weight ranges. This way the lighter pilots get a chance to join the podiums, in spite of being too light to fly the big wings. Queen 2 made
German Newcomer Challenge in Tolmin SI
The German paragliding scene is possibly the most sorted of any nation, with a strong federation working hard to further the sport in Germany. One initiative which has fostered many new talents over the years is the DHV Newcomer Challenge, a competition format aimed at preparing and nurturing the next generation of World Cup superstars.
Hurricane Open in Dunlap, Tennessee – it was a tale of Queens…
The Hurricane Open was, by the looks of it, a very successful event, with no less than 6 tasks in 7 days. It’s almost standard fare to see the Queen 2 on the top of the podiums these days, but this event was something special even in the annals of Queen 2 comp success; top