{"product_id":"dune-rider-scraper","title":"Dune Rider Scraper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDune Rider Scraper — high-performance parakite for experienced pilots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dune Rider Scraper is the high-performance wing in the Dune Rider range: fast, efficient and highly dynamic, with exceptional glide, sustained dive, strong energy retention and powerful roll response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003enot an entry-level parakite\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Scraper is intended for experienced to expert pilots with the judgement, active piloting skills and parakite-specific experience required to manage a more energetic and technically demanding wing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCloudbase perspective\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scraper makes sense when a pilot has moved beyond simply wanting accessible parakite performance and specifically wants greater energy retention, deeper sustained dives, sharper high-energy turns and powerful dive-to-lift conversion. Its lighter brake pressure and more subtle stall feedback demand greater sensitivity and active control than the Hopper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pilots still developing parakite technique, or who place greater value on progressive feedback and predictable energy management, the Hopper is the more appropriate Dune Rider platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlying characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGlide performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-aspect-ratio design and efficient modern reflex profile provide excellent glide while maintaining strong canopy pressure at low angles of attack. Best glide is more technical to access than on the Hopper and rewards precise control input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDive and energy retention\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scraper begins diving immediately as the wing is depowered and continues to sustain that dive until power is re-engaged. The resulting acceleration and energy retention allow powerful conversion between speed, height and trajectory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh-energy roll\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize-specific airfoil development, the wing arc and defined wingtips produce very strong roll authority. The Scraper can generate extremely steep, high-energy turns and powerful pop, making pilot timing and energy management critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLight, responsive control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrake pressure is comparatively light. The wing provides feedback approaching stall, but that warning is more subtle than the progressive, heavier feedback of the Hopper. This reduces fatigue during long soaring sessions but demands greater pilot sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S8UsldZ43cU?si=SkI89qO4fn3t7dXB\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003eHopper or Scraper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHopper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScraper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePilot focus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate-and-up progression \/ all-round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExperienced\/expert high-performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInflation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick and straightforward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood, but requires sound technique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrake feedback\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgressive and obvious\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight and more subtle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; tends to auto-level hands-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImmediate and sustained under depower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTurns\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControlled flat through steep turns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery steep, high-energy turns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePop \/ energy retention\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong and manageable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery powerful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize-specific design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scraper sizes are developed individually rather than simply scaled. For example, the 12 uses a lower aspect ratio and increased profile stability to favour canopy stability in the stronger, more turbulent winds in which that size is typically flown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReference wind range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference only — based on an 80 kg all-up rider.\u003c\/strong\u003e Actual usable wind range depends on pilot experience, turbulence, wind angle, ridge shape and local conditions. The extended ranges are explicitly expert-pilot references and should not be treated as operating targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDune sweet spot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExtended range — expert pilot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–32 kt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–35 kt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–27 kt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–32 kt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–20 kt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–25 kt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing your Scraper size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScraper sizing should be considered in the context of all-up weight, pilot experience, local terrain, expected wind strength and the amount of speed and energy the pilot intends to access. Contact Cloudbase before ordering if you are between sizes or moving from conventional paragliding into higher-energy parakite flying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scraper is load tested to \u003cstrong\u003eEN 926-1\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is not an EN flight-classification rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlat AR\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlat area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCells\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple \/ White \/ Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.9 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple \/ White \/ Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple \/ White \/ Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUpper \u0026amp; lower canopy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMJ40MF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInternal structure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkytex 40D Hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLines\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiros — PPSL275, PPSL200, PPSLS180, PPSLS125, DSL70, DC500, DC100, DC60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRisers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdelrid Taurus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePulleys\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRonstan Orbit 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the complete Scraper manual before flying. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dune-rider.com\/manuals\/\"\u003eDownload the Dune Rider Scraper 12 \/ 16 \/ 20 manual\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dune Rider","offers":[{"title":"12 Late Oct","offer_id":67589510070553,"sku":null,"price":5250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 Late Oct","offer_id":67589510103321,"sku":null,"price":5575.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Late Oct","offer_id":67589510136089,"sku":null,"price":5895.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/7939\/6121\/files\/Cloudbase-Paragliding-DuneRider-Scraper-6_367871a2-613c-4136-93e3-18db4c49e8b8.webp?v=1790580528","url":"https:\/\/cloudbaseparagliding.com.au\/products\/dune-rider-scraper","provider":"Cloudbase Paragliding Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}