Author: Ziad Bassil

Triple Seven Rook 4 MS. 80-98I finally got the new high B glider from Triple Seven, the Rook 4 which replaces the amazing Rook 3.Back for my Rook 3 review, I mentioned an excellent climb rate in weak and strong, with very good handling. The only issue was the launching behavior and the little hump on the leading edge which was noticed later on. Could 777 manage to make a better version? Let’s see…First here is the 777 link for the Rook 4 as you can see all the details. https://777gliders.com/gliders/rook-4/The construction, details, lines stitching, etc, seem on the higher end…

Hi, I am working on a new website that will hopefully be running in a few days with the B /C chart working as well…Sorry for the current inconvenience! 💗Ziad……………

​Here’s my harness review:Niviuk Arrow P size MAfter the normal Arrow, which I kept for my test flying as an option for a moderately light harness, here is the new Arrow P from Niviuk. The M size weighs around 1.7 kg and it is super light.The Arrow P construction and details are very neat, very well built, and have excellent finishing details.The Arrow P is not only a light ‘Arrow’! Everything is different.In this link, you can see all the details and explanations. https://niviuk.com/en/arrow-pDespite the very small side adjustments, they are very easy to adjust, even in the air if the…

New gliders are coming…Some this week…777 Rook 4 (Hummmmmm…..) BGD Diva 2 S 🙂 NK Ikuma 3- P (Light version) Maestro 2 19 Light ( What a glider!!! ) AD Sigma DLS 22- 23 NK Arrow – P (Super light harness !! ) Ozone Lyght S – MS (Hopefully soon….)Follow me on Instagram if you want a sneak peak every week :-)https://www.instagram.com/ziadbassil_/………

————————🛑 UP Kangri-X. S 85-100. -2 hours lime/Orange 2650 EU NEW !!———————————————🛑 UP Kibo-X. XS. 70-90. 2 hours AS NEW ! 2650 EU! ziad.bassil@gmail.com

UP Kibo – X size S The Kibo-X is the new UP mid B glider, with a 2.5 line configuration. https://www.up-paragliders.com/en/products/paragliders/kibo-xThe Construction and details seem very similar to the Trango-X, Kangri-X, and Summit-X which seem very good.Launching the Kibo-X while holding the inner A risers even in little wind, have a steady and homogenous rise with no hard point with a fluid normal canopy rise.I flew the Kino-X size S ( 70-90) at 85 all up. The Kibo-X could be flown easily at mid-weight. I think it is best flown from 80 to 86 in all conditions. I flew the Kibo-X with the…

Very sad and frustrated…One very big slap was taken… And we wake up with wide eyes for that special brief moment in time.The slap and the awakening:Paragliding …What’s about that sport? What is the essence of that sport? Why do we do it? the endless quest for an answer…We humans always need more and more… If there’s only ONE happiness feel, what will ‘more and more searching’ would give you further?I never liked paragliding competitions even in my youth as it contradicts what ‘free flight’ stands for, IMHO. My free-flight definition: Standing on the top of the mountain, with a good…

ADVANCE Theta ULS 25 (The Lotus) The Theta is an ADVANCE Mid B glider with a light construction. The size 25 goes from 78-99 and the recommended weight by ADVANCE is from 82 -95.I flew the Theta 25 ULS at 90 and 95 all up, in multiple conditions, from smooth to very turbulent and strong air, sometimes flying on a lee side with washing machine turbulence.Here are my impressions :Construction: Skytex 27 and 32 are used on the Theta. A very neat construction and is well-built. Unsheathed color-coded Pro Dry lines are used on the Theta. ( 60% more water-repellent than previous-generation…