FreeX Joker

{{Short description|German paraglider}}

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The FreeX Joker 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.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 18. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

Design and development

The Joker was designed as a beginner glider. Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing. The models are each named for their relative size.

Variants

;Joker S

:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|10.9|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|24.6|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 33 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|55|to|90|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.

;Joker M

:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|11.7|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|28.7|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 33 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|80|to|110|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.

;Joker L

:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.5|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|32.4|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 33 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|100|to|130|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.

Specifications (Joker L)

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References

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Joker

Category:Paragliders