The amazing success of our Eden range continues with the progression to the new Eden 4.
For paramotoring pilots who are looking for the same easy launching and handling as the Muse, but more speed and greater gliding efficiency, the Eden 4 PPG is the perfect choice. It is one of the most responsive intermediate gliders in the ppg market. Everyone that has tried the Eden comes back with a smile. It is both fast and safe. It is also an excellent choice for free flight. With an 8.5 glide ratio this baby loves to soar! The Eden 3 had excellent launch and stability features, and is famous for its proven qualities and reputation in the paragliding and paramotoring community. We retained the successful concept of the Eden 3 and transferred it to a completely new design. We were challenged to improve the gliding performance on powered flight and to introduce and tune a new brake system whilst retaining the light brake pressure, the excellent behaviour during take off and the security and handling of the canopy.
Compared to the Eden 3, the Eden 4 has a better glide, more direct handling and better glide in accelerated flight.
The Eden 4 PPG has 52 cells, which get thinner closer to the wing tip. The slim elliptical form of the canopy has an aspect ratio of 5.23. The line configuration is the same as used in the Eden 3 and helps maintain a clean canopy. Diagonal V-tapes and a system of load-bearing tapes give the canopy stability and influence easy behaviour during extreme manoeuvres. The canopy is very resistant to collapse. It features excellent stability throughout the full weight range and speed window. In an induced collapse the glider does not rotate quickly and will usually reopen within 50 degrees. The Eden 4 PPG uses the same brake system as the Envy. The handling is precise (once you set the angle and radius of a turn it does not change if you hold the brake in a constant position). The light brake pressure allows pleasant turns during long flights, but increases progressively toward the end of its travel to offer safety reserves. MAC pilots already know that we do not have to advertise the easy launch and landing characteristics. . The inflation is smooth and constant in any wind speed, and the wing comes up directly overhead without overshooting. Despite high performance potential and agile handling the Eden 4 PPG has good dampening in all axes. It does not overshoot or sit back. It features excellent stability throughout the full weight and speed range. The Eden 4 PPG is equipped with split “A” risers to facilitate Big Ears. The positioning of the outermost “A” line makes progressive closure easy. We pay great attention to small details. The Eden 4 PPG is equipped as standard with brake handles with a swivel and magnetic clips. Velcro closures on the wingtips make access easier to remove any sand, grass or small stones from the glider.
Although the original Eden 4 was load tested to 8G at 145 kg (equating to 1160 kg) the paramotoring versions are equipped with stronger main lines. We have used this system for 15 years on paramotoring gliders without incident. This guarantees one of the highest levels of security available. Additionally you can order it with DULV risers (two hang points). The transition from free flight to powered flight with DULV risers is very simple. Hook up the carabineers in the higher position and off you go with shortened risers for powered flight! No need to extend the brake lines. Approved according to LTF, EN/B guidelines the Eden 4 offers the most modern standard in paramotoring gliders.
The Eden 4 PPG is certified and produced in 5 sizes. We recommend that paramotor pilots choose their size in the same way as for free flying. I.E. your naked weight plus approximately 35 - 40 kg. This is the weight range in the specifications.
The Eden 4 is available in 5 new colour designs applied to the top and bottom surfaces.
| Surface Top Leading Edge: | Skytex 9092, Coating E85A 45 g/m2 |
| Surface Top Trailing Edge: | Skytex 9017, Coating E38A 40 g/m2 |
| Surface Bottom: | Skytex 9017, Coating E38A 40 g/m2 |
| Main ribs: | Skytex 9017, Coating E29A 40 g/m2 |
| Diagonal ribs: | Skytex 9017, Coating E29A 40 g/m2 |
| Minor ribs: | Skytex 9017, Coating E38A 40 g/m2 |
| Upper lines: | Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar
6843 – 80 kg, – 120 kg |
| Main lines: | Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar
6843 – 340 kg, – 240 kg, – 160 kg |
The Eden 4 is manufactured using the paragliding industries well established lightweight material with excellent durability; Skytex 40, from Porcher Sport (NCV). Because for any glider, the part that always wears out first is the leading edge, we use Skytex 45 with evolution coating E85A for this. For the less stressed areas of the sail we use Skytex 40 with E38A coating. For the supporting and diagonal ribs we use Skytex 40 with “hard finish” coating E29A. This gives the advantage of a sail that is both lightweight and very durable.
