Product info
The ultimate in ultralight flying is back… and it’s lighter and higher performing than ever. The all new Ultralite 5 features an incredible 0.8 glide performance increase and 7 km/h speed increase while being 100 g lighter than its predecessor. With the addition of 2 new sizes, the range now spans from 13 m² to 25 m², covering every pilot and every mode of ascent & descent.
THE TECH
An all new Ultralite-specific SharkNose is the core of this next generation design. It has improved the inflation, performance, comfort, and ease of use. The “ground roll” of the Ultralite 5 is the shortest of any light wing we have flown — you will be airborne in fewer steps than ever, an important factor for mountain take-offs.
A new arc has made the wing more compact, with more intuitive and direct handling. New panel shaping and an improved wing twist have reduced drag significantly, improving True Performance and efficiency with no cost to safety.
THE WEIGHT
At 1.76 kg in the 17 m² size, the Ultralite 5 is the lightest certified dual surface wing per m² of flat area. The 15 m² and 13 m² (load test only) weigh in at just 1.59 kg and 1.42 kg respectively.
Pilots may choose between light and standard risers. Light risers are made with 7 mm Dyneema webbing and feature LinkLite soft connectors. Standard risers use 12 mm webbing and steel maillons, adding approximately 120 g in weight.
THE PILOT
Whether you are obsessed with ultra-light wings for run & fly, hike & fly, or mountaineering, or just looking for your first ultralight setup, the Ultralite 5 has what you need. Its balance of performance and lightness cannot be beat. This is the most accessible, fun, and reliable hike & fly / run & fly wing we have ever flown.
THE LITE LEGACY
Over the past 20 years of lightweight paraglider development here at OZONE, our light wings have launched from the summit of Everest, competed in every edition of the X-Alps, and broken vol-biv distance records around the world. The Ultralite 5 offers enough performance to thermal, ridge soar, or even go XC with security and comfort and this new version will greatly increase your range of action thanks to significant performance gains, with no compromise on safety.
Specifications:
| Sizes | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Cells | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Projected Area (m²) | 11.4 | 13.1 | 14.7 | 16.5 | 18.1 | 19.9 | 21.9 |
| Flat Area (m²) | 12.9 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 18.9 | 20.8 | 22.8 | 25.1 |
| Projected Span (m) | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Flat Span (m) | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 10.2 | 10.7 |
| Projected Aspect Ratio | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Flat Aspect Ratio | 4.56 | 4.56 | 4.56 | 4.56 | 4.56 | 4.56 | 4.56 |
| Root Chord (m) | 2.1 | 2.25 | 2.4 | 2.54 | 2.66 | 2.79 | 2.92 |
| Glider Weight (kg)* | 1.44 | 1.59 | 1.76 | 1.93 | 2.07 | 2.23 | 2.41 |
| In-flight Weight Range (kg) | 55-90 | 55-90 | 55-90 | 55-95 | 55-100 | 65-110 | 75-120 |
| Certification | – | – | C | B | A | A | A |
