Trekking Elise
# Trekking Elise

The Trekking Elise is a French single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Trekking Parapentes of Lambesc. Introduced in 2002, it is now out of production.

## Design and development

The Elise was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.

## Variants

### Elise S

    Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.03 m (39.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.6 $m^2$ (265 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

### Elise M

    Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.51 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.6 $m^2$ (286 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

### Elise L

    Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.98 m (42.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.6 $m^2$ (308 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

## Specifications (Elise M)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wingspan: 12.51 m (41 ft 1 in)
* Wing area: 26.6 $m^2$ (286 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 5.8:1

Performance

* Maximum speed: 51 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
