Certification: EN/LTF-B

Fun For Everyone, la dolce vita (fun for everyone)!

BGD Epic 2 is a fun and safe entry-level EN-B wing, suitable for low airtime paragliding pilots and capable XC pilots that refer direct handling and high passive safety. 

The pleasure of flying, the beautiful life! The EPIC 2 has impeccable safety and fun handling. It’s the perfect partner for playing locally, exploring cross-country or starting out in freestyle.

• B/C Speed Riser
• ALULA Simulation Software
• Chord cut billow (CCB)
• Progressive stability
• Single Shark Plastic

FEEDBACK

Loving the Epic 2. Wing colours look really nice. Glides well, better than the Epic. Launches (reverse and forward) well. No nose flutter at all on the full range of speed. Turn response is better than the Epic. Big ears are easier to hold. Spirals well, entry, maintenance and exit were really nice. Can see the progressive stability in play during big ear recovery, with a slight delay for re-inflation. Wing feedback was sensitive/informative and not overreactive at the same time. Thank you very much for the opportunity. Dan Cash

VIDEO

• Epic 2 - La Dolce Vita
• BC Steering - Epic 2
• BGD Epic 2 landing at Mt Tamborine Australia

DESCRIPTION

At BGD, we believe handling makes the wing, and the EPIC 2 is playful and direct, but with a high level of passive safety. The original EPIC also earned a reputation as a good wing for starting out in freestyle, and the EPIC 2 is even more so!

DESIGN FEATURES

• Perfect for site flying, XCs or first freestyle moves
• Excellent safety with fun handling
• Easy launch behaviour
• Suitable for low-airtime pilots
• B/C steering for cross country
• Progressive stability = more safety

INFO

The EPIC 2 is very safe and reassuring, accessible to low-airtime pilots but with handling and performance that experienced pilots will love. We’ve improved the launch behaviour – the wing comes up smoothly and easily without overshooting. In-flight, it’s slightly faster than its predecessor (+1km/h at trim, +3km/h top speed) and has improved glide. It’s also a great climber, especially in weak lifts. Long brake travel means you won’t accidentally stall or spin, but it is precise on the brakes with direct, playful handling. The EPIC 2 is safe and reassuring in strong air but does not hide the bumps. With Eyes wide open safety, feedback is key. The wing tells the pilot about the conditions, and the pilot can anticipate and avoid collapses. Like on the BASE 2, the new EPIC 2 risers have a B/C steering system for piloting the wing while pushing the bar and flying at speed.

TARGET

With excellent climbing behaviour and glide, it's the perfect partner for playing locally, exploring cross-country or starting out in freestyle. A safe, fun wing that’s a joy to fly. We’ve improved the performance while maximising safety, and the EPIC 2 is a versatile wing. It’s perfect for first cross-countries or a go-anywhere glider for weekend pilots. And, like the original Epic, it’s a great tool for getting to grips with your first freestyle moves. The test team can confirm it’s loads of fun for wingovers, SATs, heli’s and the like.

BRUCE'S NOTES

The EPIC has been a very successful Low B wing. It was important to us to keep the accessibility and handling it was known and loved for while improving performance. It has great glide and climbing ability, and a bit more speed than the original. While it might look quite similar at a glance, design-wise a lot has changed. It now has 45 cells and an aspect ratio of 5.2, both slightly higher than on the original EPIC. The internal supporting structure is more intricate, but despite all this the glider weighs the same, 4.9kg for the M. The riser set is new, and the lines are a mixture of unsheathed higher up and sheathed at the bottom. We’ve used a new light, elegant and effective shaping method for the leading edge, using single plastics in two different materials: a stiffer purlin material supports the centre section of the wing, while softer, more flexible supports are used towards the tips. As on the BASE 2 and CURE 2, there is a double skin on the lower surface of the leading edge. The internal pressure of the wing pushes on this lower skin which helps pressure it to maintain a clean and stable leading edge.

SPECIFICATIONS

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Paraglider
• Rucksack
• BGD T-shirt
• BGD stickers
• Repair kit
• Stuff Sack
• Riser bag
• Compression strap

MATERIALS

• TOP SURFACE Porcher Skytex 38g/m²
• BOTTOM SURFACE Porcher Eazyfly 40g/m²
• INTERNAL STRUCTURE Porcher Skytex hard finish 40g/m²
• NOSE REINFORCING Plastic wire 2,3 / 2,7mm
• RISERS 12mm Kevlar / Nylon webbing
• PULLEYS Allen
• TOP LINES Edelrid 8000U
• MIDDLE LINES Edelrid 8000U
• LOWER LINES Edelrid PPSL and TSL
• BRAKES Liros DSL, PPSL

You have to have the training and a licence to fly a paraglider. Check with your instructor if you are buying your first glider.