How to pack your paraglider in the AirDesign AirPack 50/50 by Ariel

[@happywatermelon9024]

yep...I am jealous of that "just over 500 hours" of flying.. the Volt is great too! :) Nicely made video!

[@Flo-mk8xw]

Hi, nice Video. I still use the old technique which was showen once from Stephan at the beginning. Works great for me for small gliders like my SUSI. But for the Soar I will try one of the others techniques. Looks more suitable.

[@Lerot001]

The problem with all these techniques, the little plastic lines in the front can be bent and damaged 🫤🫣

[@maximilianchristl674]

Most AD Gliders have Nitinol Rods, which are quite difficult to damage

[@balkan_pil0t]

Are these methods compatible with the Hero2? I just bought mine, and it is an awesome glider. I have been packing into an old concertina bag and then folding around my pod. The 50/50 bag is a nice clean pack size and I wouldn’t mind using it as long as there is no chance of damage to the rods.

[@AIRDESIGNgliders]

Hi there! sorry for the late reply. You can use the 50/50 airpack for the Hero 2 too! It has nitinol rods too. Happy landings!

[@KarolScibor]

Hello, I am not really convinced by your method. Putting the glider flat before packing damages the extrados (if the surface is abrasive), and it's a waste of time. Personally, I gather everything together by the lines, then bring the leading edge more or less together, fold everything in half, and place it in the 50/50 bag. Packing this way takes less than 1 minute.

[@Sinking_Sam]

The last demonstration starts from a rosette

[@KarolScibor]

@@Sinking_Sam Yes, but then Ariel pull the glider from each side on the ground to roll it, so finally it's the same or worst than putting it flat.

[@AIRDESIGNgliders]

@@KarolScibor agreed but Ariel well specified that he was on the grass when he had the glider wide open and then, as mentioned by Sinking_Man, you can start from a rosette, as I personally do, and I don't spread the glider, same as your technique. Again, the important is to have yours! Happy landings!

[@PhilippeLarcher]

ok I need a larger 50/50, mine is really tight