Ozone Peak
| Peak | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Ozone Gliders |
| Status | Production completed |
The Ozone Peak is a French single-place paraglider that was designed by hang gliding and paragliding world champion pilot Robbie Whittall and produced by Ozone Gliders of Le Bar-sur-Loup. It is no longer in production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Peak was designed as a mountain descent glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1][2]
Operational history[edit]
Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Ozone series of gliders in a 2003 review as, "wings that are both pleasant to fly and high performance in their respective categories".[1]
Variants[edit]
- Peak S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. It has a wing area of 25.37 m2 (273.1 sq ft), 33 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.86:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg (132 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
- Peak M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. It has a wing area of 27.52 m2 (296.2 sq ft), 33 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.86:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
- Peak L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. It has a wing area of 29.76 m2 (320.3 sq ft), 33 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.86:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Specifications (Peak M)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wing area: 27.52 m2 (296.2 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.86:1