GIN Bolero 5 - Manual (Page 8)

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Introducing the Bolero 5
Ever since its first version in 1999, the Bolero has provided a solid foundation for thousands
of pilots to develop their skills—from the first steps on the training slopes to soaring effortlessly
amongst the clouds.
The Bolero 5 gives pilots just the right feedback to enable them to develop an instinctive
feeling for the air—in a safe, comfortable and progressive manner.
The Bolero 5 is intended as a first paraglider, suitable for school use but also for regular pilots
who want to fly relaxed and for intermediate pilots progressing into XC flying.
The Bolero 5 features EPT (Equalized Pressure Technology), our numerical method of calculating
the best possible airfoil parameters for any given profile. The result is that the tiny, constant
deformations of the airfoil in flight are reduced, and the air pressure inside the wing stays more
constant. Although some pilots associate EPT with performance gains, the technology has several
other key benefits. The wing inflates more easily, has better thermal searching behaviour, climbs
better and is more stable and comfortable in active air. In addition, the glider has a longer brake
range, higher brake pressures approaching the stall point. The low stall speed gets you airbourne
quickly and provides a good safety margin for landings. The flare is positive and easy to feel.
Overall, we feel we have succeeded in the challenging task of improving on the Bolero 4.
WARNING: The Bolero 5 is suitable for
trainee pilots only under the strict
supervision of a competent and qualified
instructor.