Author: Ziad Bassil
Disclaimer:Please note again… that tests will always differ with other sizes. At first, if flown with seatless harnesses, or must I say a completely different harness. Also if the same sizes are flown at different loads, lighter loads will get the weakest climb but will be penalized in control in heavy air or pushing through a heavy airmass. Bigger sizes have more gliding performance and also better climb in weak conditions. In my small tests, I always state the size, the total flying weight, and afterward IMHO, the optimum weight I found in that particular glider.NIVIUK KLimber 3 PGlider: Klimber…
Disclaimer:Please note again… that tests will always differ with other sizes. At first, if flown with seatless harnesses, or must I say a completely different harness. Also if the same sizes are flown at different loads, lighter loads will get the weakest climb but will be penalized in control in heavy air or pushing through a heavy airmass. Bigger sizes have more gliding performance and also better climb in weak conditions. In my small tests, I always state the size, the total flying weight, and afterward IMHO, the optimum weight I found in that particular glider.Ozone Buzz Z7The Buzz Z7…
First here is some information from ADVANCE : Question: What would be the differences between the different past versions of the OMEGA? …3-4 you made in the past 2 years?Email reply:Valery Chapuis (ADVANCE): The new wing is called the OMEGA ULS and was certified in March. We developed it together with our X-Alps pilots because this wing is made for them first. It is the best compromise for the preferences of all these athletes.There are differences between the OMEGA ULS and the previous OMEGA X-Alps 4 (that we didn’t launch in the market 2 years ago due to lack of production…
Disclaimer:Please note again… that tests will always differ with other sizes. At first, if flown with seatless harnesses, or must I say a completely different harness. Also if the same sizes are flown at different loads, lighter loads will get the weakest climb but will be penalized in control in heavy air or pushing through a heavy airmass. Bigger sizes have more gliding performance and also better climb in weak conditions. In my small tests, I always state the size, the total flying weight, and afterward IMHO, the optimum weight I found in that particular glider.SUPAIR Step X size M…
Disclaimer:Please note again… that tests will always differ with other sizes. At first, if flown with seatless harnesses, or must I say a completely different harness. Also if the same sizes are flown at different loads, lighter loads will get the weakest climb but will be penalized in control in heavy air or pushing through a heavy airmass. Bigger sizes have more gliding performance and also better climb in weak conditions. In my small tests, I always state the size, the total flying weight, and afterward IMHO, the optimum weight I found in that particular glider. NOVA Mentor 7 S …
Disclaimer: The latest 2-liner EN-D from FLOW for 2023-24…arrived to replace the old XC Racer 1. The construction is pretty nice, with all plastic rods from top to bottom. In the air, I was surprised but the high level of brake authority and agility of that EN-D glider. I think the XC Racer 2 is the most agile of all the tested 2 liners so far.Even if conditions were rough, the authority on the brakes let you re-direct the glider inside a turbulent core! A real pleasure underneath that glider! I flew next to my friend on a Zeno 2 MS @…
The new light EN-C glider from BGD is now released to replace the first Lynx which had a 6.75 aspect ratio. Now BGD reduced that aspect ratio to 6.2 on their new Lynx 2 with a moderately light construction for durability, and the M size weights around 4 kg with a 2.5 line configuration setup.The Lynx 2 is made from a mix of the excellent Porcher Skytex, Classic II 27g/m², and 32g/m². I’ll let you see all the multiple glider details following that link: https://www.flybgd.com/en/paragliders/lynx-2–paraglider-2021-1953-0.htmlIn nil wind, the light glider rises smoothly and evenly without any hard point whatsoever. In the stronger breeze,…
SKYWALK Mint 75-95 The Mint is Skywalk’s new 2-liner C-class glider with an aspect ratio of 6.4. The Mint looks very simple with nice and sturdy risers. There are no complications in the setup, just simple and clear. Skywalk uses the Dominico TX light which has a unique feel, is slippery on the touch, and less noisy when packed.The Mint launches even in nil wind with easy rise. After 75, it accelerates a bit as the leading edge takes charge, and the pilot must hold it with the brakes and initiate the takeoff. The brakes have a 10 cm gap, before there’s…
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