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Design and development

The Shaman was designed as a high-performance cross country glider intended for experienced paraglider pilots, with the four models each named for their relative size. The design borrows from the Aerodyne Blaster's profile, with an emphasis on high-speed stability. The small, medium and large sizes were developed and certified first as AFNOR Performance, with the extra-small size developed and certified later. The glider was available in two versions, "standard" and "full race", the latter with trimmers and thin lines on the upper line system.

Operational history

Shamans were flown by four pilots in ten

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competition races, between April 2004 and March 2011.

Variants

;Shaman XS :Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is AFNOR P certified. ;Shaman S :Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is AFNOR P certified. ;Shaman M :Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is AFNOR P certified. ;Shaman L :Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is AFNOR P certified.

Specifications (Shaman M)

References

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