FreeX Blast

The FreeX Blast is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by FreeX of Egling in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]

Blast
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer FreeX
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

Design and development

The Blast was designed as an intermediate glider. Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand reported that the Blast was commercially successful in 2003.[1]

Variants
Blast S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.1 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.5 m2 (264 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 90 kg (121 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Blast M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.0 m2 (301 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Blast L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.0 m2 (334 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]

Specifications (Blast L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.6 m (41 ft 4 in)
  • Wing area: 31.0 m2 (334 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.05:1

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 18. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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