Ozone Delta 5: The Sport-Performance Paraglider Wing that Redefines Cross-Country Paragliding
La Ozone Delta 5 represents decades of paragliding innovation, offering a remarkable balance between performance and accessibility in the Sport-Performance category (EN C). Designed for advanced and experienced intermediate pilots, this paraglider combines the latest technological advances with exemplary passive safety.
The new benchmark in Sport-Performance paragliding
Direct heiress of the renowned Delta 4, l'Ozone Delta 5 represents a significant evolution in the world of paragliding. This EN-C wing allows cross-country flying to be explored with unrivalled confidence and precision, while remaining accessible to pilots who are progressing.
Available in 6 sizes covering a range of GVWs from 60 to 135 kg, the Delta 5 adapts to all sizes of riders looking to push their cross-country limits with a comfortable safety margin.
Revolutionary aerodynamic design
La Ozone Delta 5 benefits from a complete overhaul of its aerodynamic profile. Engineers have meticulously optimised every aspect of its geometry to maximise performance while maintaining a healthy, predictable ride.
Advanced paragliding technologies
- Improved "Shark Nose" profile : Increased resistance to stalling and collapse, even at extreme angles of attack
- 66-cell structure Optimum rigidity and profile precision
- Moderate elongation of 6.3 : Perfect balance between performance and accessibility
- Optimised internal reinforcements : Maintains the rigidity of the profile without increasing the overall weight
This technological combination offers paragliding wing responsive but never nervous, ideal for long hours spent in thermals on cross-country flights.
Ozone Delta 5: affordable performance
Accessible performance in paragliding
La Delta 5 stands out for its exceptional performance, now accessible to a wider range of drivers paragliding. Its maximum glide ratio, which has been improved compared to the previous generation, means that it can make the most of weak lift and cover long transitions with minimal sink rate.
Excellence in thermal conditions
Thermal behaviour is one of the strong points of this product. paragliding wing. Intuitive and precise, it transmits essential information about the air mass to the pilot, making it easier to centre the glider in ascents. Its progressive handling allows tight turns without excessive energy loss, optimising the use of narrow thermals.
Accelerator optimised for long-distance flight
The accelerator, a crucial element in the cross-country paraglidinghas been given particular attention in the design of the Delta 5 Ozone. Its progressiveness and efficiency make it possible to significantly increase speed while maintaining a stable profile, giving the rider the confidence needed to cross descending zones or face a strong headwind.
Exemplary passive safety for an EN-C paraglider
Despite its high performance, the Ozone Delta 5 has not sacrificed safety, which is essential for a paraglider in this category. Its behaviour in extreme conditions remains predictable and manageable for a pilot familiar with EN-C wings.
- The asymmetric closures reopen spontaneously with minimal loss of altitude
- The front closures are rapidly absorbed without excessive shooting
- Le stall behaviour and rapid descent (ears, engaged 360°) remains docile
This remarkable passive safety for a EN-C paragliders allow you to fly serenely, even under demanding aerological conditions, making the Delta 5 a wing of choice for cross-country progress.
Flight behaviour: precision for performance
La Delta 5 Ozone excels particularly in thermal conditions, where its precision and stability allow you to exploit lift effectively. Centring in thermals becomes intuitive, with the wing faithfully transmitting information from the air mass to the pilot via the risers and harness.
Excellence in transition
In transition, the optimised glide ratio and improved penetration mean efficient gliding, even into the wind. The accelerator, which can be used over a wide range, allows you to adapt your speed to the conditions without compromising glide excessively - a major advantage for the cross-country paragliding.
Stability in accelerated flight
In accelerated flight, stability remains remarkable for a paraglider in this category. Turbulence is effectively absorbed by the structure, enabling high speeds to be maintained even in turbulent conditions, a considerable advantage for ambitious cross-country flights with the Delta 5.
A versatile paraglider for all adventures
Beyond cross-country flying, the Ozone Delta 5 is surprisingly versatile for an EN-C paraglider. It is perfectly suited to coastal soaring, dynamic wagga sessions, or even local flying for the sheer pleasure of the air.
This versatility makes it a wise investment for pilots who want a unique wing that can meet all their flying needs. Its stability Its spiral shape and precision control also make it suitable for the first approaches to basic aerobatic flight (wing-overs, committed 360°), enabling pilots to gradually broaden their range of skills.
Delta 5 customisation programme
Ozone offers a wide choice of colour combinations for the Delta 5This allows each paraglider pilot to express his or her own personality. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this customisation also offers a practical advantage for group flying, making it easier for pilots to identify each other visually.
Ozone Delta 5 technical specifications
| Size | Flat surface area (m²) | GVW (kg) | Lengthening | Cells | Wing weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 22.3 | 60-75 | 6.3 | 66 | 4.19 |
| S | 24.1 | 70-90 | 6.3 | 66 | 4.46 |
| MS | 25.9 | 80-100 | 6.3 | 66 | 4.72 |
| ML | 27.3 | 90-110 | 6.3 | 66 | 4.92 |
| L | 29.3 | 100-120 | 6.3 | 66 | 5.18 |
| XL | 31.5 | 115-135 | 6.3 | 66 | 5.48 |
Who is the Delta 5 Ozone designed for?
La Delta 5 is ideal for paraglider pilots:
- Solid thermal experience (minimum 50-100 hours)
- Perfect command of active piloting techniques
- Familiar with flight incidents and their management
- Wishing to progress in cross-country with a comfortable safety margin
- Flying a high-performance EN-B wing (Rush, Iota, Buzz)
- Seeking to optimise the performance/accessibility ratio in paragliding
This wing of paragliding is particularly suited to advanced intermediate pilots who want to explore the potential of cross-country flying without the technical demands of a competition wing.
The Delta 5 ozone experience: pilot testimonials
"After 30 hours under my Delta 5I'm impressed by its ability to give me confidence in strong conditions, while delivering performance worthy of much more demanding paragliders.
Thomas, cross-country driver for 5 years
"The difference with my previous EN-B+ is obvious in transition. The Delta 5 Ozone seems to glide along indefinitely, even into the wind, and its behaviour in turbulence remains predictable and reassuring".
Sophie, recently promoted to category C
"For bivouac paragliding flights, the combination of lightness and performance of the Delta 5 is unbeatable. It folds easily despite the reinforcements and offers perfect versatility for adventure."
Marc, Rando pilot
Comparison with competing models
Faced with its direct competitors (Advance Sigma 11, Gin Explorer, Supair Savage), the Delta 5 stands out for its particularly good balance between accessibility and paragliding performance. Less demanding than some, but offering comparable performance, it is often the ideal choice for pilots wishing to progress serenely into the C category.
Compared to the previous generation, the Ozone Delta 5 brings significant improvements in terms of accelerated stability and transition performance, while retaining the accessibility that has made the Delta line so successful in paragliding.
Evolution and progress under Delta 5
To make the most of Delta 5Even experienced paraglider pilots will need time to adapt. Its quicker reactions and greater sensitivity to the controls require finer piloting than with a standard EN-B.
The typical progression under this paragliding wing will generally follow these steps:
- Familiarisation in calm conditions, exploration of travel at the controls
- Controlling the risers and learning how to make the best use of the accelerator
- Perfecting thermal flight and managing turbulent conditions
- Optimising transitions and accelerated flight
- Exploring ambitious cross-country paragliding
Recommended options and accessories
To complete the experience Delta 5Ozone offers a range of accessories perfectly suited to this glider:
- Lightweight concerto sausage carrier bag for optimised folding with rushes
- Adjustable 2-bar throttle for maximum speed range
- Optional lightweight risers for pilots who prefer paraglider touring
Conclusion: the perfect balance in an EN-C paraglider
La Ozone Delta 5 represents the culmination of Ozone's vision of making performance accessible without compromising paragliding safety. It is the ideal choice for the pilot who wants to seriously explore cross-country flying with a wing that is both high-performance and forgiving.
Its exceptional versatility, covering both local flying and major cross-country paragliding adventures, makes it a wise investment for years to come. With the Delta 5Ozone has created more than just an evolution - it's a true benchmark in its class, pushing back the boundaries of what an intermediate rider can achieve with confidence.
Whether you're looking to expand your playing field, improve your performance in friendly competition, or simply enjoy the pure pleasure of flying a responsive and communicative wing, the Delta 5 Ozone will meet your expectations and support your progress over many hours of paragliding flight.
Discover the Delta 5 Ozone with Ailements
At Ailements, we are official Ozone distributors and can advise you on your choice of paragliding wing. Contact us for more information on Delta 5 or to organise a flight test.
