Author: Ziad Bassil

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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Little Cloud introduction sentence: (It all started in 2008… with Tom’s vision of being able to enjoy flying as much as possible, all year long, and with maximum pleasure, LittleCloud was born).If you look in the Little Cloud range, you will see four mini wings and five regular gliders including a tandem! The Urubu King I am test flying is targeted for the C class pilots and it is not bonded by a certification label that sometimes restricts the feel and homogeneity and especially the soul of a glider. It means that Tom Bourdeau (Owner/designer) tuned it to satisfy his personal philosophy while delivering…

UP Summit X size S/M 75-100The Summit X is the new high EN-B from UP. A mix of Skytex and Dominico is used on this glider, with edelrid lines. The overall construction looks excellent. The shape of the nose is similar to its bigger sister the Trango-X as are the openings, risers, etc. It looks exactly like the Trango-X but with a lower aspect ratio.Launching the Summit -X even in nil wind is easy, without any hard points. In windy take-offs, The Summit X behaves quite calmly, no surging forward, and without any issues for the high B pilot. Overall smooth to…

It will be updated constantly over this year flying in summer conditions.

Finally, the Photon MS size arrived, and quickly airborne at 93 all up. Now I fly the Photon in my size. The MS size has a moderate launching behavior, not quick and fast to rise and fill like the light Mantra 7, but still ok for the category of pilots they are using it. The rise is steady, average to fill, and a bit similar to the Alpina 4 which is quite ok IMHO. In 2 hours in some moderate turbulent air, the overall movements are quite acceptable for the C category. For sure it moves but the overall movements…

NIVIUK PEAK 6 22 The leading edge holds a moderate shark nose, and as usual, the construction, to the smallest details is excellent on this Peak 6.Launching the Peak 6 is very straightforward, without any delay. The rise is homogenous, and moderate without any hard points. No shooting forward with little brake control, and even with windy take off the pilot has the authority of control. Overall very easy launch for that 7 aspect ratio 2 liner D. The roll movements are also much more dampened than the Peak 5, Zeno2, and resembles surprisingly the Peak 4 ones. I found out that…

OZONE PHOTON ML Writing plain reviews, empty of small details, will not satisfy any more aware pilots out there, especially for those 2 liner C classes. That’s why, I will take time to explain every detail to the advanced pilots. It could be boring sometimes, but I really cannot write reviews as I’m doing a low B glider test… The new EN-C 2 liner from OZONE is already since 20 days in ML size. I am still waiting for the MS size to arrive hopefully next week. I have flown the ML size for some hours, from 100 all up to 104 all…