Following the launch of this model both companies pursued their own directions on rigid wing design, although they continued to collaborate on parts manufacture.

[1] The aircraft is made from tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth.

The Stratos was built in two sizes to accommodate differing pilot weights, "L" and "M".

[1] The Laminar was used to win the World Hang Gliding Championships in 2002 in Class 5, Rigid Wing.

[1] Angelo d'Arrigo flew a Stratos on the first flight over Mount Everest (8848 m), on 24 May 2004, setting an altitude record for hang gliders.