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.

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.

Operational history
Reviewer Noel Bertrand reported that the Blast was commercially successful in 2003.

Variants

 * Blast S
 * Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.1 m span wing has a wing area of 24.5 m2, 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 90 kg. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.


 * Blast M
 * Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.9 m span wing has a wing area of 28.0 m2, 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.


 * Blast L
 * Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m span wing has a wing area of 31.0 m2, 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.