Air Design SuSi 4

How to describe SuSi 4… …in one word? Unlimited …in one image? All these SuSi passengers being so different and sharing the same fun. …in one dream? Taking my passenger on a bike world tour, flying high, mountains, dune soaring, XC and so much more. Why is SuSi now the Superlight-option for the EAZY? Actually, the EAZY was built from SuSi. The SuSi concept has been proven over the past years to be safe and funny – so, it was obvious to design the EAZY based on SuSi. On the latest SuSi nothing changed much from perspective of agility, speed and fun but we closed the gap to the EAZY by certifying it into EN-A – bringing the worlds together! Designer’s words… Again, the story repeats. The Super Simple glider runs into its 4th generation. Development prolonged with tons of innovations like the BC-control and ratings in the EN-A. And still offering its now infamous flying sensation. I am stoked to have been able to redefine this glider and widen the usability of the wing again. I remember the first generation of the SuSi which had no certification (only load-tested). I built it only for myself because I wanted a wing for hike&fly which should be light, simple but performing. Today it still offers its typical flying sensations, it’s more robust than ever, and pilots all around the world can rely on the SuSi like they do since so many years! Stephan Stiegler Designer What’s New? Not that much of the spirit, but in construction details, a lot! Improving the SuSi recipe, the glider feels more balanced overall. The starting behavior is even improved (yes!), rolling is more controlled. Full bar, the canopy has become more stable even with a glider being faster. It got a fully working BC-riser control system over light or super light risers– it’s by the way a matter of weight or comfort which ones you use, it’s up to your choice. And, in the standard loading we still achieved an EN-A rating (on most sizes), so newcomers to the sport can confidently fly the SuSi as their first glider. Surprise, surprise! How small can it get? SuSi 3 16 was the smallest EN-B certified glider in the world, now SuSi 4 14 definitely takes the lead (it’s only 12.18m2 projected)! And SuSi 4 18 is certified EN-A… AirDesign is definitely the specialist for small certified gliders. There is always a SuSi your size, whether you want to fly fast and furious, or smooth and peaceful whatever your weight is. Construction & Features Double coated Skytex, doubled seams, etching tape on edges and new nose guard patches: robustness is the key. Unsheathed Aramid but color-coded lines! Solidity has never been so easy to untangle. Shark nose with un bendable Nitinol rods not only to save weight and increase robustness, but also to help for a more compact folding… To slip it more easily into your tiny rucksack. On the leading edge, ground attachment loops help to prevent the paraglider from slipping on a steep and/or slippery slope (snow). Seamless razor edge with mini ribs: all seams are internal for a cleaner surface. Choice of comfy 12mm aramid or Superlight dyneema risers. New BC riser control system for better control and stability at high speeds. Technical Specifications & Colors SuSi 4 is certified from A to D and therefore covers all kinds of needs, pilot skills and practices. And this from very small surfaces already certified EN-A (18m2 flat) or B (14, 16m2 flat). Just use our tools on this page to find the one just for you! SIZE 14 16 18 21 23 26 AREA FLAT (m²) 14,09 16,34 18,72 21,16 23,61 25,96 AREA PROJECTED (m²) 12,18 14,12 16,17 18,28 20,40 22,43 SPAN FLAT (m) 8,28 8,91 9,54 10,14 10,71 11,24 SPAN PROJECTED (m) 6,70 7,22 7,72 8,21 8,67 9,10 ASPECT RATIO FLAT 4,86 4,86 4,86 4,86 4,86 4,86 ASPECT RATIO PROJ. 3,69 3,69 3,69 3,69 3,69 3,69 CELLS 34 34 34 34 34 RISERS Superlight Superlight 12mm Aramid 12mm Aramid 12mm Aramid 12mm Aramid WEIGHT (kg) Superlight Riser with Softlinks 1,95 2,18 2,41 2,63 2,85 3,1 WEIGHT (kg) 12mm Aramid Risers with Maillons 2,18 2,41 2,64 2,86 3,08 3,33 TAKE OFF WEIGHT (kg) standard / EN category 50-60 (B) 50-65 (B) 50-72 (A) 60-83 (A) 72-97 (A) 85-110 (A) TAKE OFF WEIGHT (kg) extended / EN category 60-90 (D) 65-90 (C) 72-90 (B) 83-103 (B) 97-117 (B) 110-125 (B) Materials Sail • Top Sail : Porcher Skytex 27 classic II • Bottom Sail: Porcher Skytex 27 classic II • Ribs: Porcher Skytex 27 hard SUSI 4 10DSF: Alternative material combination • Obersegel / Top Sail / Extrados: DOMINICO 10DSF • Untersegel / Bottom Sail / Intrados: DOMINICO 10DSF • Rippen / Ribs / Cloisons: Porcher Skytex 27 hard Lines • Top lines: Edelrid 8001/U • Middle Lines: Edelrid 8001/U • Main Lines: Edelrid 8001/U Risers: 12mm Aramid Strap / 3,7mm Dyneema Rope Edelrid Taurus Maillons: 4,3mm JOO-TECH/Korea Softlinks: Dyneema Technical Data Materials Technical features SUPERLIGHT VORTEX HOLES CROSS SHARK-NOSE * NOSE GUARD PATCHES NITINOL RODS FLEX-RODS 3D-CUT MINI RIBS RAZOR EDGE (Full Internal Seams**) UNSHEATHED & COLORED LINES SUPERLIGHT DYNEEMA RISERS or 12mm Aramid Strap BS PULLEY CONNECTOR * The Shark-Nose is assembled with crossed Nitinol rods, for the highest structural stability at all angles. **No external seams on canopy. No hooking risk. AirDesign has a small one We work hard on every model to be able to maintain the behavior of the glider in terms of flying, and also outside the flight envelope, for all the certified weights, starting by the smallest ones. The certification of most of our wings starts at 50 kg because we chose to announce only what we have actually tested. And above all, because we make sure that the glider is efficient, secure and fun at this load and this is as important as the certification itself! Our aim is to have light pilots find the same pleasure to fly as heavier ones.