Advance Epsilon

Epsilon 1

Paraglider circa 1998.

Epsilon 1 M
Area: 26 sq m
Pilot weight: 70-95 kg

Epsilon 2 25
Wing area: 25 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
Pilot weight: 65-80 kg
No. of cells: 33
Wing span: 10.81 m
Aspect ratio: 4.68
Min sink: 1.2 m/s
Max speed: 43 kph
Price (1998) £2,199

Epsilon 2 28
Wing area: 28 sq.m
Certification: DHV 1-2
Pilot weight: 80-95 kg
No. of cells: 35
Wing span: 11.41 m
Aspect ratio: 4.69
Min sink: 1.2 m/s
Max speed: 43 kph
Price (1998) £2,299

Epsilon 2 31
Wing area: 30.8 sq.m
Certification: DHV 1-2
Pilot weight: 95-110 kg
No. of cells: 37
Wing span: 11.97 m
Aspect ratio: 4.66
Min sink: 1.2 m/s
Max speed: 43 kph
Price (1998) £2,399

Advance Sigma

Sigma 4

Sigma 4
The Sigma 4 paraglider was produced circa 1998-2005.
Rated at DHV2 off speed bar, with speed bar on DHV2-3. Large size is 29sq.m for 95-120 kg pilots.

Advance Sigma 6

Sigma 4 24
Paraglider introduced in 1998.
Wing area: 24 sq.m
Certification: DHV / Afnor
Pilot weight: 60-80 kg

Sigma 4 27
Wing area: 26.2 sq.m
Certification: DHV / Afnor
Pilot weight: 75-95 kg
Wing span: 11.65 m
Aspect ratio: 5.17

Sigma 4 30
Certification: DHV/Afnor
Pilot weight: 90-110 kg

Sigma 6 26
Max pilot weight: 105 kg

Advance Oméga

Omega 4

The Omega 4 is a paraglider circa 1998.

The high-performance Omega 7 glider from the Swiss factory has been certified in DHV2-3 class and is based on the World Champion prototype. The Omega 7 has a noticeable high arch of the canopy that makes it “inherently more stable and able to be flown faster without collapsing, even in turbulent air”, according to Advance. As a result, the Omega 7 also has a significantly higher aspect ratio than its predecessor for higher performance. It also incorporates a “carefully calculated” profile and competition lines. The manufacturer claims a glide ratio of 10:1 and an “exceptional glide angle” in the upper speed range, plus the “familiar, direct Advance handling”. The Speed Performance Indicator (SPI) also helps experienced pilots to choose the optimum speed. The Omega 7 is equipped with a variable transfer speed system that enables shortening or lengthening of the speed bar extension range and pressure to suit the user’s anatomical position. This new model is the first to feature a new fabric developed exclusively for Advance in collaboration with Porcher Sport as well as special coated lines developed with Liros, UV resistant. Other details include sewn-in compression and Mylar straps for better stability of the canopy, partially closed cells for higher internal pressure, winglets to reduce drag (vortex effect), velcro closures on the wingtips to remove debris from the glider, swivels on the steering lines, and different brake handles with magnetic clips depending on the canopy size. The Omega 7 was available in 4 sizes and 3 color schemes.

Omega 7

Omega 4 25
Wing area: 24.8 sq.m
Certification: DHV 2-3GH / Afnor
Pilot weight: 75-90 kg
No. of cells: 78
Wing span: 12.1 m
Aspect ratio: 12.1
Min sink: 1 m/s
Max speed: 50 kph
Price (1998) £2,899

Omega 4 28
Wing area: 27.4 sq.m
Certification: DHV 2-3 / Afnor
Pilot weight: 90-105 kg
No. of cells: 78
Wing span: 12.6 m
Aspect ratio: 12.6
Min sink: 1 m/s
Max speed: 50 kph
Price (1998) £2,969

Omega 4 31
Wing area: 30.3 sq.m
Certification: DHV 2-3 / Afnor
Pilot weight: 105-120 kg
No. of cells: 82
Wing span: 13.3 m
Aspect ratio: 13.3
Min sink: 1 m/s
Max speed: 50 kph
Price (1998) £2,999

Omega 5 27

ADG Line Havane

Havane 24
Wing area: 23.7 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
Pilot weight: 55-70 kg
No. of cells: 41
Wing span: 10.8 m
Aspect ratio: 42
Min sink: 1.2 m/s
Max speed: 41 kph
Price (1998) £1,699

Havane 27
Wing area: 26.9 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
Pilot weight: 70-85 kg
No. of cells: 41
Wing span: 11.1 m
Aspect ratio: 4.6
Min sink: 1.2 m/s
Max speed: 41 kph
Price (1998) £1,699

Havane 30
Wing area: 29.6 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
Pilot weight: 85-105 kg
No. of cells: 41
Wing span: 11.7 m
Aspect ratio: 4.7
Min sink: 1.2 m/s
Max speed: 41 kph
Price (1998) £1,699