{"title":"Single Surface Paragliders","description":"\u003cp\u003eSingle-surface paragliders strip weight and complexity back for pilots who value compact packing, simple handling and lightweight mountain use. Cloudbase stocks the AirDesign UFO and RONIN for pilots specifically looking for this style of wing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"airdesign-ufo-ultralight-flying-object","title":"AirDesign UFO (Ultralight Flying Object)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUFO – #haveyouseenit\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUltralight Flying Object\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UFO is AirDesign’s single-surface hike-and-fly wing built around simplicity, low weight and compact packing. Its role is straightforward: provide an easy-to-carry, uncomplicated flying tool for pilots who want to reach remote launches without carrying a conventional double-surface paraglider.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCloudbase perspective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UFO is the more universal choice in AirDesign’s single-surface family. If your priority is approachable hike-and-fly behaviour and simplicity, start here. The RONIN takes the concept further toward minimum weight, higher loading and faster, more dynamic run-and-fly use. As with any small lightweight wing, the correct size still depends on total take-off weight and pilot experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSUPERLIGHT single-surface construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-coated Skytex with reinforced seams and edge protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour-coded unsheathed Aramid lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitinol leading-edge rods for low weight, durability and compact folding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMylar border reinforcement at leading and trailing edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplified surface without conventional struts for compact packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UFO is primarily aimed at hike-and-fly, mountain descents, expeditions and pilots who value a very small, light package more than conventional cross-country performance. Loading changes behaviour, so the smallest possible size is not automatically the appropriate choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact Cloudbase with your all-up flying weight and intended use if you are deciding between UFO sizes or comparing the UFO with the RONIN.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AirDesign","offers":[{"title":"13 \/ Flash Red","offer_id":67589451120921,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ R2-D Blue","offer_id":67589451153689,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Yoda Green","offer_id":67589451186457,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 \/ R2-D Blue","offer_id":67589451219225,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 \/ Yoda Green","offer_id":67589451251993,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 \/ R2-D Blue","offer_id":67589451284761,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 \/ Yoda Green","offer_id":67589451317529,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 \/ R2-D Blue","offer_id":67589451350297,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 \/ Yoda Green","offer_id":67589451383065,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ R2-D Blue","offer_id":67589451415833,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ Yoda Green","offer_id":67589451448601,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ Custom","offer_id":67589451481369,"sku":null,"price":4050.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Flash Red","offer_id":67589451514137,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Custom","offer_id":67589451546905,"sku":null,"price":4050.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 \/ Flash Red","offer_id":67589451579673,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 \/ Custom","offer_id":67589451612441,"sku":null,"price":4050.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 \/ Flash Red","offer_id":67589451645209,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 \/ Custom","offer_id":67589451677977,"sku":null,"price":4050.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 \/ Flash Red","offer_id":67589451710745,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 \/ Custom","offer_id":67589451743513,"sku":null,"price":4050.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/7939\/6121\/files\/Cloudbase-AirDesign-UFO-7.jpg?v=1790580270"},{"product_id":"airdesign-ronin","title":"AirDesign RONIN","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRONIN – #bladerunnin\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUltralight single-surface run-and-fly wing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting at just over 1 kg, the RONIN is AirDesign’s minimalist single-surface wing for pilots who prioritise extremely low weight, tiny pack volume and fast run-and-fly missions. Compared with the UFO, it reduces ribs, lines and nose structure, uses lightweight double-coated fabric and is designed to fly at higher loadings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCloudbase perspective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RONIN is a specialist tool, not simply the lightest choice for ordinary recreational flying. Size and loading change its character substantially: the larger sizes can sit within EN-B flight-test ranges, while the smaller 12 and 14 carry EN-C flight-test certification and become progressively more dynamic as loading increases. For pilots primarily seeking a forgiving lightweight single-surface wing, the UFO deserves comparison; the RONIN is for missions where minimum carried weight and a faster, more dynamic result justify the trade-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e12\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e14\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e16\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e18\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArea flat (m²)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.53\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArea projected (m²)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.71\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpan flat (m)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.78\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpan projected (m)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAspect ratio flat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.97\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.97\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.97\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.97\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAspect ratio projected\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCells\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight (kg)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.03\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEN 926-2 take-off weight \/ certification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55–68 \/ C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–75 \/ C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65–82 \/ B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–90 \/ B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExtended EN 926-1 weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68–95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75–100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82–110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90–120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake-off weight is total flight mass including pilot, glider, harness, reserve and equipment. EN 926-2 refers to flight testing; the extended EN 926-1 range is load\/shock tested rather than an extension of the flight-test classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominico DOKDO-10DSF double-coated 25 g\/m². \u003cstrong\u003eLines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edelrid 8001\/U. \u003cstrong\u003eRisers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edelrid Taurus approximately 3.7 mm Dyneema. \u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e AirDesign Soft-Links.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSUPERLIGHT · NITINOL RODS · 3D-CUT · RAZOR EDGE · KAMMTAIL PROFILE · HALF CHORD CELLS · SOFT LINKS · UNSHEATHED COLORED LINES · SUPERLIGHT DYNEEMA RISERS · B\/C CONTROL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact Cloudbase before selecting a RONIN size if you intend to fly in the extended loading range or are deciding between it and the UFO.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AirDesign","offers":[{"title":"12 \/ Mate","offer_id":67589491392793,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ Custom","offer_id":67589491425561,"sku":null,"price":3650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Mate","offer_id":67589491458329,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Custom","offer_id":67589491491097,"sku":null,"price":3650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 \/ Mate","offer_id":67589491523865,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 \/ Custom","offer_id":67589491556633,"sku":null,"price":3650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 \/ Mate","offer_id":67589491589401,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 \/ Custom","offer_id":67589491622169,"sku":null,"price":3650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/7939\/6121\/files\/Cloudbase-Paragliding-AirDesign-RONIN11.jpg?v=1790580441"}],"url":"https:\/\/cloudbaseparagliding.com.au\/collections\/single-surface-paragliders.oembed","provider":"Cloudbase Paragliding Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}