Easy EN B, suitable for talented beginners. This on is in excellent conditions with a handful of flights. The GIN Evora has replaced this wing. 
 
 
The Atlas 2 is an easy intermediate wing for beginning and leisure pilots who want a confidence-inspiring wing that still offers great XC possibilities.

We have 2 second hand ones here, one size M and one size L. The size L is like new, the size M is in very good condition. Both are colour raspberry.
 
The Atlas 2 aims to offer comfort in a wide range of conditions but with enough performance in climb and glide to keep a smile on your face.
 
- easy inflation and smooth take-off
- well-damped pitch control in strong conditions
- comfortable and reassuring handling with a well co-ordinated turn
- long and progressive brake travel for a wide safety margin
- useful ”thermal sniffing” ability
- improved real world performance in weak and strong conditions
- extended weight range (S and M sizes) for flying at higher wing loadings
 
During the development of the Atlas 2, one of the aspects the Gin R&D team worked on was optimising the 3D shaping and sail tension for increased performance. Chief designer Gin Seok Song explains:
 
“The Atlas 2 project enabled us to use the latest technology from our competition wings in a lower-aspect ratio design.
 
Optimising the 3D shaping and sail tension gave us a bit more performance, and also a better feeling in the air. The glider is more damped in pitch which means that you don’t lose energy when gliding in moving air. The Atlas 2 also has a tendency to sniff out thermals by turning towards the core. And then, once you’re inside a thermal, the low aspect ratio and inherent stability help you get the most out of every thermal core, even the more turbulent ones.
 
We also worked on making the wing as easy to launch as possible, especially in stronger winds. Take-offs are a critical moment of a flight, so it’s really important that the wing comes up progressively and smoothly and doesn’t demand too much from the pilot.
There are so many pilots who don’t fly hundreds of hours a year and who just want to reduce their exposure to risk without losing too much of the fun factor. For these pilots, we think the Atlas hits the sweet spot.”
 
Technical details
- Optimized airfoil with 2nd generation Equalized Pressure Technology (EPT) for stability and performance
- Low line consumption: 3 risers / 2 main lines spanwise
- Internal construction with well chosen crossports maintains even sail tension
- Nylon rods in top sail trailing edge help maintain the shape of the profile in turbulence, which means better performance
- Low friction rings on the brake lines provide smooth operation and prevent twisting and are easily replaceable
- Split ‘A’ risers for easy big ears
- Mini-ribs on the trailing edge improve handling and performance
- Efficient speed system with Ronstan pulleys
- Gathering (reefing) system on the trailing edge for smooth and well-defined handling
- Nylon rods are soft, shape-retaining and durable, but can be easily replaced if necessary
 
More pictures, info, video and manuals are available on the GIN website.
 
Technical Specifications
 
SIZE
XXS
XS
S
M
L
XL
FLAT AREA
21.61m2
22.89m2
24.94m2
27.08m2
29.31m2
31.62m2
SPAN
10.61m
10.92m
11.40m
11.88m
12.36m
12.84m
A.R
5.21
5.21
5.21
5.21
5.21
5.21
PROJECTED AREA
18.62m2
19.73m2
21.49m2
23.34m2
25.26m2
27.25m2
SPAN
8.47m
8.72m
9.11m
9.49m
9.87m
10.25m
A.R
3.86
3.86
3.86
3.86
3.86
3.86
CELL NUMBER
47
47
47
47
47
47
CHORD
2.57m
2.65m
2.76m
2.88m
2.99m
3.11m
GLIDER WEIGHT
4.5kg
4.8kg
5.1kg
5.4kg
5.8kg
6.2kg
RECOMMENDED WEIGHT IN FLIGHT
55-75kg
65-85kg
75-95kg
85-105kg
95-116kg
105-125kg
EXTENDED WEIGHT IN FLIGHT
 
 
75-100kg
85-110kg
 
 
EN / LTF
B
B
B
B
B
B