FreeX Blast

The FreeX Blast is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by FreeX of Egling in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.^[1]

Blast
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	FreeX
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s

Design and development

The Blast was designed as an intermediate glider. Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand reported that the Blast was commercially successful in 2003.^[1]

Variants

Blast S

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.1 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.5 m² (264 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 90 kg (121 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.^[1]

Blast M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.0 m² (301 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.^[1]

Blast L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.0 m² (334 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.^[1]

Specifications (Blast L)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.6 m (41 ft 4 in)
• Wing area: 31.0 m² (334 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.05:1