What's new?
The MERU 2 combines cross-country flying at the highest level of the D-class with the usual precise, pleasant handling. As with the popular predecessor model, performance has been exploited to the full in accordance with the latest possibilities in construction/materials, resulting in a new, impressive top speed and glide angle. Stability has also been improved once again. The most significant changes compared to the first MERU are hidden in the inner workings of the MERU 2, but can be seen in the aforementioned new top speed, among other things. The profile, which has also been optimised externally for acceleration, complements this perfectly.
Has the MERU 2 proven itself?
Yes! Some achievements of our Team Pilots: a 293km flight by Martin Bühler and the 265km FAI of Julian Lange. In 2024 Martin also secured first place in the FAI-3 PG 50plus category and second place in the FAI-3 PG Open on XContest while Daria Krasnova was successful at the Piedechinche Copa 2024, taking 1st place in the women's and 3rd place in the serial class. Also, Joost Visschedijk won the Trans'Alps 2024 in the southern French Alps.
How does it fly?
It "finds the best possible angle of attack as if by itself" was said about the MERU. With the MERU 2, too, control is easily a matter of intuition in both strong and weak conditions. A luxury for professional pilots and no less pleasant for anyone who wants to become one with the MERU 2. The risers make their contribution by means of the proven C-Handles. The best thing about the precise riser concept: it is as minimalistic as it is efficient. The speed system lives up to its name and, thanks to the ball-bearing pulleys, is easy to operate, even when you are standing on the throttle for a long time. The MERU 2 has the necessary stability for particularly demanding flying conditions. On the other hand, in weak thermals it proves through excellent feedback from the canopy that it can also master this discipline.
Who is the MERU 2 suitable for?
Frequent flyers with great XC ambitions - whether for leisure or competition. If you fly long distances and want to score points at XContest & Co., you will learn to appreciate not only the performance but also the safety reserves of your paraglider. The MERU 2 was tested by the test pilots in a wide variety of flight conditions and manoeuvres. The UP Team Pilots also contributed their experience with the first MERU. Their conclusion: The flight behaviour corresponds to EN/LTF D with all the advantages of a 2-liner. Frequent flyers will enjoy the direct and agile MERU 2. Even beginners in the D class are in good hands with this glider.
What sizes are available?
Good news for light pilots: For the first time there is a size S (weight range: 78 -90 kg)! This means that the four series sizes (S, SM, M, L) from 78 to 125 kg cover a wider range than before and even more people around the world can enjoy the MERU 2. So nothing stands in the way of great XC ambitions - we wish you all good flights and lots of fun! Feel free to share your adventures with the MERU 2 with us: #upmeru2
What is included in the scope of delivery?
Included in the delivery: "Parasleeve 2" cell pack, 1x set of A-main-3 spare lines, repair adhesive sail, UP-gift. A backpack is optional and can be ordered separately.
| Size | S | S/M | M | L |
|---|
| Surface area flat (m2) | 21,4 | 23,3 | 25,0 | 26,5 |
| Surface area projected (m2) | 18,3 | 19,9 | 21,4 | 22,7 |
| Flat span (m) | 12,1 | 12,7 | 13,1 | 13,5 |
| Projected span (m) | 9,8 | 10,2 | 10,5 | 10,9 |
| Flat aspect ratio | 6,9 | 6,9 | 6,9 | 6,9 |
| Projected aspect ratio | 5,2 | 5,2 | 5,2 | 5,2 |
| Chambers/cells | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Total line length incl. Brake (m) | 202 | 210 | 218 | 225 |
| Total # of lines incl. Brake | 228 | 228 | 228 | 228 |
| Glider weight (kg) | 4,9 | 5,1 | 5,4 | 5,7 |
| Category LTF/EN | D | D | D | D |
| Takeoff weight (kg) | 78-90 | 88-101 | 97-112 | 108-125 |
Materials
Top surface front: Porcher Skytex 42 "Everlast" / Porcher Skytex 38 Universal
Top surface stripe: Porcher Skytex 38 Universal
Top surface rear: Porcher Skytex 27 Classic II
Bottom surface front: Porcher Skytex 27 Classic II
Cell walls: Porcher Skytex 32 Hard, Skytex 27 Hard
Gallery lines: Liros DC35/60/100/161/201 (Dyneema unsheathed), Edelrid 8000U-050/070/090 und 8001-090 (Aramid unsheathed)
Main lines: Liros DC120/200/301 (Dyneema unsheathed) / Edelrid 8001-135/190 (Aramid unsheathed)
Brake lines: Edelrid 7950-150 (Dyneema sheathed) / Edelrid 8000U-050/130 (Aramid unsheathed) /Liros DC35 (Dyneema unsheathed)
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