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Author: Ziad Bassil
FLOW Freedom 2 Light size S (70-95) FLOW released the light version of their high EN-B the Freedom 2. Awaiting the website to be updated, please find a picture of the Freedom 2 Light technical details. In summary, Nitinol rods are used, shark nose, hybrid set up 3/2 line layout. Launching this high EN-B is straightforward and super easy. The glider rises without any hard point even with no wind. I like the light materials when launching the glider in tight areas. I flew the Freedom 2 light at 92 all up on my Impress 4 harness. The brake travel…
After OZONE introduced the PHOTON, here is the light version of that incredible top-end performance EN-C 2 liner. The first PHOTONS had a very long brake travel, and after a while, the handling got slightly better. BUT…. Afterward, the new PHOTONS delivered had slightly different handling. How different? Two months ago, and based on my recommendations, a close friend of mine, purchased a new Photon ML like the one I test flew a year ago. He was reluctant at first as he wanted a glider that has direct brake control, but as he kept listening to my comments after I landed…
GIN Calypso 2 75-95 The new Calypso 2 is GIN’s new light low B glider with an aspect ratio of 5.05! Only and weighs around 3.65 KG. Here’s the link to the GIN website for any further details. https://www.gingliders.com/en/paragliders/calypso-2/ The construction is really nice. Very well made. All the lines are sheathed which makes it great for adventure flying. Nitinol rods are used for packing longevity and go well with light materials. Launching: This Calypso launch is special. A small pressure on the A risers and the Calypso 2 rises smoothly. In a more consistent wind, it goes up gently…
Advance Lightness 4 size M.The lightness harness series from ADVANCE is famous for its highly comfortable seat-less sitting position and its light weight of around 3 kilos. ADVANCE released the Lightness 4 in June 2024, and many pilots wonder if the Lightness 4 will also be an enhanced product over the Lightness 3. Let’s find out…The Lightness 4 is created with a rear moderate-size fairing in a nice light blue color with a relatively good space inside the back pocket. At first sight, the construction quality seems close enough to the Lightness 3. The side zippers of the pod are small, and…
BGD Diva 2 SThe first certified EN-D glider from BGD has been released with an aspect ratio of 7.https://www.flybgd.com/en/paragliders/diva-2–paraglider-2021-2188-0.htmlNice color combination for a refreshing look. The DIVA 2 construction and details are excellent. The lines are minimalistic to reduce drag as best as possible.The DIVA 2 S size I have for the test goes from 75 to 90 all up.I flew it at from 86 to 88 and could be easily flown at 86 and preferably in strong air at 90 all up.Launching the Diva 2 for an aspect ratio of 7 needs a steady pull but the DIVA 2…
UP Kibo-X 4 hours. 2500 EU (Like NEW)BGD DIVA 2 S size (red) 4 hours. 3200 EU FLOW. Mullet 18. 30 hours in excellent condition ( 1900 EU ) OZONE Photon MS (custom color) Blue /Green stripes). 30 hours 2800 EU Air Design VOLT 5 MS 80-95 only 1 hour (used for comparison (NEW) 3200 EU
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…