UP Summit

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| type=[[Paraglider]]
| national origin=[[Germany]]
| manufacturer=[[UP Europe]]
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| introduced=2001
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| status=In production (Summit XC4, 2016)
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| produced= 2001-present
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| unit cost= [[Pound sterling|£]]1,868 (Summit M, 2004)
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The '''UP Summit''' is a [[Germany|German]] single-place [[paraglider]], designed and produced by [[UP Europe]] of [[Kochel am See]], now [[UP International]] of [[Garmisch-Partenkirchen]]. Introduced in 2001, production continued through 2016 with the Summit XC4 model.<ref name="WDLA04">Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 34. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. {{ISSN|1368-485X}}</ref>

==Design and development==
The Summit was designed as an performance intermediate cross country glider.<ref name="WDLA04"/><ref name="Summit"/>

The design has progressed through several generations of models, the Summit, Summit 2, Summit 3, Summit XC, Summit XC2 and Summit XC4. The models are each named for their relative size.<ref name="WDLA04"/><ref name="Models">{{cite web|url = http://www.up-paragliders.com/en/products/paragliders/paragliders-discontinued-models|title = Discontinued Models|accessdate = 22 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]|year = 2013}}</ref><ref name="Summit">{{cite web|url = http://www.up-paragliders.com/images/pdf/discontinued-models/UP%20Summit.pdf|title = Summit|accessdate = 22 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]}}</ref><ref name="Summit2">{{cite web|url = http://www.up-paragliders.com/images/pdf/discontinued-models/Summit2Handb_E.pdf|title = Summit 2 Operating Instructions|accessdate = 22 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]}}</ref><ref name="Summit3">{{cite web|url = http://www.up-paragliders.com/images/pdf/discontinued-models/UP%20Summit%203%20info.pdf|title = Summit 3|accessdate = 22 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]}}</ref><ref name="XC">{{cite web|url = http://www.up-paragliders.com/images/pdf/discontinued-models/UP%20Summit%20XC%20info.pdf|title = Summit XC|accessdate = 22 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]}}</ref><ref name="XC2">{{cite web|url =http://www.up-paragliders.com/en/products/item/15|title = Summit XC2|accessdate = 22 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]|year = 2013}}</ref><ref name="XC4">{{cite web|url =http://www.up-paragliders.com/en/products/paragliders/summit-xc4|title = Summit XC4|accessdate = 22 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]|year = 2013}}</ref>

The Summit 3 was a whole new design, based upon the [[UP Trango|UP Trango 2]] and [[UP Targa|Targa 2]] wing designs.<ref name="Summit3"/>

The original model Summit's sail was made from Porsher Marine New Skytex and its lines were fabricated from Cousin Trestec Super [[Aramid]].<ref name="Summit"/>

The Summit XC4's sail top surface is made from Porcher Skytex 38 Universal, while the bottom surface is Domenica 30DMF. The wing's cell walls are Porcher Skytex 40 Hard. The gallery lines are made from Edelrid 8000U-130/090/070/050 (Aramid unsheathed), the middle lines are made from Edelrid 8000U-200/130/090 (Aramid unsheathed)/Liros DC200 (Dyneema unsheathed), the main lines are Liros DC300/DC200 (Dyneema unsheathed), Edelrid 8000U-230 (Aramid unsheathed), while the brake lines are Cousin 989-1,5 (Dyneema unsheathed)/ Edelrid 8000U-090/050 (Aramid unsheathed).<ref name="XC4"/>
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==Variants==
===Summit===
Produced from 2001-2002.<ref name="Models"/>
;Summit S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.4|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|24.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 63 cells and the [[Aspect ratio (aeronautics)|aspect ratio]] is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|65|to|85|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is [[Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V.]] (DHV) 2 certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/><ref name="Summit"/>
;Summit M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.0|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|85|to|105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/><ref name="Summit"/>
;Summit L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.5|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|95|to|120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/><ref name="Summit"/>
===Summit 2===
Produced from 2003-2005.<ref name="Models"/>
;Summit 2 XS
:Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.0|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|22.6|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|55|to|75|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.<ref name="Summit2"/>
;Summit 2 S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.5|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|24.6|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|65|to|85|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.<ref name="Summit2"/>
;Summit 2 M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.0|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|80|to|105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.<ref name="Summit2"/>
;Summit 2 L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.6|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|95|to|120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.<ref name="Summit2"/>
===Summit 3===
Produced from 2006-2007.<ref name="Models"/>
;Summit 3 XS
:Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.33|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|23.34|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|60|to|75|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.<ref name="Summit3"/>
;Summit 3 S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.75|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25.09|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|70|to|85|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.<ref name="Summit3"/>
;Summit 3 SM
:Small medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.11|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.68|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|80|to|95|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.<ref name="Summit3"/>
;Summit 3 M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.44|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|28.15|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|90|to|107|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.<ref name="Summit3"/>
;Summit 3 L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.98|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|30.62|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|105|to|125|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2 certified.<ref name="Summit3"/>
===Summit XC===
Produced from 2008-2010.<ref name="Models"/>
;Summit XC S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|12.4|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|65|to|85|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 2 certified.<ref name="XC"/>
;Summit XC SM
:Small medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.8|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27.7|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|75|to|95|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 2 certified.<ref name="XC"/>
;Summit XC M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|13.1|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|85|to|105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 2 certified.<ref name="XC"/>
;Summit XC L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.7|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|31.8|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|100|to|125|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 2 certified.<ref name="XC"/>
===Summit XC2===
Produced from 2011-2014.<ref name="Models"/>
;Summit XC2 S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.6|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|22.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|60|to|80|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN C certified.<ref name="XC2"/>
;Summit XC2 SM
:Small medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.0|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|24.3|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|72|to|94|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN C certified.<ref name="XC2"/>
;Summit XC2 M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.5|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.4|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|85|to|110|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN C certified.<ref name="XC2"/>
;Summit XC2 L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.2|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.1|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 61 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|100|to|130|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN C certified.<ref name="XC2"/>
===Summit XC4===
Produced from 2015-present.<ref name="Models"/>
;Summit XC4 S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.5|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|21.1|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.3:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|65|to|85|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is undergoing DHV EN B certification.<ref name="XC4"/>
;Summit XC4 S/M
:Small medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.2|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|23.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.3:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|75|to|100|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is undergoing DHV EN B certification.<ref name="XC4"/>
;Summit XC4 M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.7|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.3:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|90|to|115|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is undergoing DHV EN B certification.<ref name="XC4"/>
;Summit XC4 L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.1|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.3:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|100|to|130|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is undergoing DHV EN B certification.<ref name="XC4"/>
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==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.up-paragliders.com/en/products/paragliders/summit-xc4}}
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