# Advance ALPHA DLS

- Link: https://paraglidingequipment.com/advance-alpha-dls/
- Published: 2026-05-10T23:05:21-06:00
- Author: Benoist Bruneau

## Advance ALPHA DLS Come fly with me Entry level light glider

The ALPHA DLS is the lightweight version of the classic entry-level wing. Thanks
to its lightweight construction and further design optimizations, it is up to 800g
lighter and offers even greater glide performance than the Classic version. This
makes it the perfect choice for Hike & Fly, travel, and even your first cross-country
flights.

### Easy Lift off with ease

The ALPHA series stands out with its clear line setup and colour-coded risers and
brake handles, making ground handling especially intuitive. The wing launches effortlessly
and is exceptionally easy to fly, thanks to its balanced pitch and roll behaviour.

### Safe Total confidence

With features like extended brake travel, the ALPHA series offers exceptional safety
margins. This allows you to gradually explore new manoeuvres and tackle challenges
with ease. Thanks to its high turbulence absorption, you’ll enjoy a smooth and steady
flight every time.

### Fun Joy of flying

The responsive, dynamic handling combined with high passive safety makes flying 
pure fun. With the versatile ALPHA DLS, you can embark on Hike & Fly adventures 
and travel with confidence and ease.

TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES

![LIGHT AND VERSATILE](https://app.advance.ch/upload/product/images/Alpha%208%20DLS%
20Web%20Features%20Materialmix.png "Advance ALPHA DLS 1")

#### LIGHT AND VERSATILE

DLS combines structural innovations with a unique material mix. This development
philosophy includes a range of small yet crucial measures that collectively result
in a significant weight reduction. Robustness and durability remain at the consistently
high standard you expect.

![MAXIMUM PASSIVE SAFETY](https://app.advance.ch/upload/product/images/Alpha%208%
20DLS%20Web%20Features%20Scoop_01.png "Advance ALPHA DLS 2")

#### MAXIMUM PASSIVE SAFETY

The stall occurs very late and is clearly and noticeably announced – thanks to extremely
long brake travel and progressively increasing brake pressure. This exceptionally
forgiving behavior is the result of Air Scoop technology at the leading edge, semi-
circular cell openings, and an optimized planform.

![ENHANCED PERFORMANCE](https://app.advance.ch/upload/product/images/Theta%20ULS_Web%
20Features%20Profile.png "Advance ALPHA DLS 3")

#### ENHANCED PERFORMANCE

The new profile gives the ALPHA series a performance boost of up to 15 %. With improved
pressure distribution along the chord, it delivers optimal pitch behaviour and increased
efficiency. The DLS version takes this even further, achieving even better glide
performance through further drag reduction compared to the classic version.

![TAILORED HIGH-END MATERIAL MIX](https://app.advance.ch/upload/product/images/Alpha%
208%20DLS%20Web%20Features%20Lines_01.png "Advance ALPHA DLS 4")

#### TAILORED HIGH-END MATERIAL MIX

The ALPHA DLS uses slimmer risers and high-quality unsheathed ProDry lines in the
gallery. The different coloured lines are extremely stable in length, extremely 
water-repellent and offer above-average tear resistance even after long periods 
of use.

![Alpha 8 DLS Featurepointer](https://cdn.advance.swiss/fileadmin/user_upload/Products/
Feature_Point/Alpha_8_DLS_Featurepointer.png "Advance ALPHA DLS 5")

### Technical Data

  |  ALPHA DLS |   |  22 |  24 |  26 |  28 |  31 |  
   |  Flat surface |  m2 |  21.57 |  23.66 |  25.86 |  28.36 |  31.85 |  
 |  Projected surface |  m2 |  18.63 |  20.44 |  22.13 |  24.26 |  27.25 |  
 |  Certified takeoff weight |  kg |  50-80 |  60-95 |  70-110 |  85-125 |  100-145 |  
 |  Ideal weight range |  kg |  58-68 |  68-80 |  80-95 |  95-110 |  110-130 |  
 |  Increased takeoff weight |  kg |  68-80 |  80-95 |  95-110 |  110-125 |  130-145 |  
 |  Glider weight |  kg |  3.60 |  3.85 |  4.15 |  4.50 |  4.95 |  
 |  Span |  m |  10.26 |  10.75 |  11.23 |  11.76 |  12.47 |  
 |  Projected span |  m |  8.25 |  8.64 |  8.93 |  9.35 |  9.91 |  
 |  Aspect ratio |   |  4.8 |  4.8 |  4.8 |  4.8 |  4.8 |  
 |  Projected aspect ratio |   |  3.7 |  3.7 |  3.7 |  3.7 |  3.7 |  
 |  Max. chord |  m |  2.59 |  2.71 |  2.83 |  2.97 |  3.14 |  
 |  Number of cells |   |  38 |  38 |  38 |  38 |  38 |  
 |  Certification |   |  EN/LTF A |  EN/LTF A |  EN/LTF A |  EN/LTF A |  EN/LTF A |

## Colours

## Materials

  |  Leading edge |  Skytex 38 universal |  
 |  Upper surface |  Skytex 38 universal |  
 |  Lower surface |  Skytex 27 classic II |  
 |  Designstripe |  Skytex 32 universal |  
 |  Profiles |  Skytex 40 hard finish, Skytex 32 hard finish |  
 |  Unsuspended profiles |  Skytex 40 hard finish, Skytex 32 hard finish |  
 |  Diagonals |  Skytex 40 hard finish, Skytex 32 hard finish |  
 |  Tension tapes |  Skytex 40 hard finish, Skytex 32 hard finish |  
 |  Main lines |  A-7343-340, -280, -230, -190, -140 |  
 |  Gallery lines |  A-8001-190, -130, -090, -070, -050 |  
 |  Brake lines |  DSL 070, DFL 115 |  
 |  Steering lines |  A-7850-240 |  
 |  Stabilo |  A-7343-140 |  
 |  Risers |  PES/Technora 12mm |  
 |  Quick links |  MR Delta 3.5mm / S12 |

## Scope of Delivery

[
 ⌊COMPRESSBAG DLS⌉ COMPRESSBAG DLS

⌊Repair Kit⌉⌊Repair Kit⌉
 Repair Kit

⌊Mini Windsock⌉⌊Mini Windsock⌉
 Mini Windsock

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 ⌊Getting Started Booklet⌉ Getting Started Booklet