“We are mountaineers, aren’t we?!”
Rise 4 – the wow effect!
How to describe the Rise 4
- Beginner25%
- Advanced pilots100%
- Expert75%
- Competitions60%
- Hike&Fly80%
- XC100%
… in one word?
Intuitive!
… in one image?
Gliding home at the end of an epic XC flight an April day in the Alps
… in one dream?
Some bivouac-flying with tons of top landings, the Rise 4 is just made for it!
Designer’s words…
“For every AD wing, we use a claim and a hashtag. For the Rise 4, we chose “The Wow Effect” and #thermalmonkey. We really experienced this moment on the first flight. We were just amazed by the simplicity of the wing. Everything is just made simple. And at the same time, it’s a performance monster. The glider is simply perfect!”
Construction & Features
The increase of performance was mainly achieved by a modified profile and refined inner structures.
We added some cells for more profile consistency and chose material optimized to get a light canopy resulting in a low glider weight. Still, passive safety is striking higher than you would expect in this class.
The trailing edge looks optically clean by adding a brake-raff system.
The newly designed riser set showcases a B-C control which works effectively throughout the entire speed range.
We also added to the accelerator RONSTAN ball-bearing pulleys for a reduced effort feeling at the speed bar.
Technical Specifications
The Rise 4 is a high-end EN-B wing. Nevertheless, we were able to make the flying characteristics well-balanced and forgiving. With the Rise 4, you’ll experience a really comfortable wing in this category.
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L |
| Area flat (m2) | 18,77 | 21,34 | 23,83 | 25,91 | 28,08 |
| Area projected (m2) | 15,97 | 18,16 | 20,27 | 22,04 | 23,89 |
| Span flat (m) | 10,54 | 11,24 | 11,88 | 12,39 | 12,89 |
| Span projected (m) | 8,47 | 9,03 | 9,54 | 9,95 | 10,35 |
| Aspect ratio flat | 5,92 | ||||
| Aspect ration projected | 4,49 | ||||
| Cells | 53 | ||||
| Weight (kg) | 3,59 | 3,90 | 4,25 | 4,52 | 4,75 |
| V-TRIM/V-MAX (km/h) | 38/55 | 38/55 | 38/55 | 38/55 | 38/55 |
| LTF/EN Category | B | B | B | B | B |
| Start weight (kg) | 50-65-72 | 60-78 | 72-92 | 85-105 | 100-125 |
| * 50-65kg is the standard payload, 65-72kg is an increased payload (both areas EN-B) | |||||
Sail:
• Top Sail: DOKDO-20DMF(WR) 35 gr
• Bottom Sail: Porcher Skytex 27 classic II
• Ribs: Dominico DOKDO-204432FM
LInes:
• Top lines: Edelrid 8000/U-070, 090
• Middle lines: Edelrid 8000/U-130, 190
• Main lines: Edelrid 8000/U-190, 230, 280
Riser: 13mm Aramid
Maillons: 4.3mm JOO-TECH/Korea
Delivery – your Rise 4 – #thermalmonkey package
- Glider
- Backpack Comfort & AirPack 50/50
- Map with Manual (USB stick)
- Repair Materials and AirDesign Stickers
