2-liner | Cells: 73 | Aspect ratio: 6,8 | Weight: from 3,05 kg - Size XS (EN/LTF D)

XENON 3 - Win what matters

Note: Coming soon! Pre order is open. Shipments from April.

The XENON 3 is built for pilots who demand top-level performance in the mountains - without sacrificing reliability or longevity. Designed for long-distance flights and the most demanding hike & fly races, it combines a compact pack size and lightweight setup with uncompromising glide and speed. This is a glider for those who want to move fast, climb efficiently, and arrive with confidence.

Who it's for?

The XENON 3 is made for XC pilots who prefer minimal equipment and a small pack volume - but refuse to accept any performance trade-offs.

It is equally at home with ambitious hike & fly competitors who want to race successfully, relying on a wing that delivers proven performance when it matters most.

If your goal is to go far, go light, and stay competitive, the XENON 3 is your tool.

Refined to win

The XENON 2 was developed with one clear objective: to create a high-performance glider for the Red Bull X-Alps.

Under Aaron Durogati, the XENON 2 won the 2025 edition of the race. It proved what it was built for.

And yet - it never went into production.

The XENON 2 was a pure race machine. Developed under intense time pressure to meet certification deadlines, it delivered outstanding performance. But while submitting it for certification, we already knew: especially in handling, there was untapped potential. The performance was there - the refinement was not.

We knew we could do better.

Development story

Why version 3?

Because excellence deserves refinement.

The XENON 3 is not a completely new glider. The canopy itself remains unchanged - the aerodynamic concept that won the world’s toughest hike-and-fly race did not need reinvention.

Instead, we focused on precision improvements:

  • Optimized sewing processes
  • Refined rod housings
  • Fine-tuned 3D shaping

The result: Even more power, especially in full acceleration flight, and noticeably improved filling behavior.

But the most significant evolution lies elsewhere.

A new brake concept

For the XENON 3, we completely redesigned the brake system.

Each size now features a specifically tuned brake geometry that delivers:

  • Direct, precise handling
  • Clearly defined brake pressure
  • Immediate feedback
  • Maximum control

The brake input feels compact and confidence-inspiring - giving you exactly what you need at racing speed: trust.

Not more. Not less. Just control.

The XENON 3 is the glider the XENON 2 was meant to become.

Proven in competition.
Refined for those who demand more.

Built to last

Durability was a deliberate design choice.

Instead of pushing weight savings to the absolute limit, we focused on long-term performance stability. The internal structure as well as the leading edge are built for a longer life time. Using Dominico 2044 (20D) fabric at the leading edge - selected for its proven resistance and shape retention over time.

The result is a wing that maintains its handling, performance, and structural integrity even after extensive use in demanding alpine environments.

Light where it matters.
Strong where it counts.

Congratulations Aaron!

Aaron Durogati: "For me it's the best glider in that class."
Winner Red Bull X-Alps 2025

Find out more about his journey:

"Grande Aaron - Aaron Durogati wins the X-Alps"

Congratulation

Technology

Technical data

    XS S M L
Number of cells   73
Projected span m 9,36 9,71 10,02 10,35
Projected area 17,21 18,52 19,72 21,07
Projected aspect ratio   5,09
Flat span m 11,77 12,20

12,64

13,06
Flat area 20,36 21,89 23,49 25,09
Flat aspect ratio   6,80
Line length m 7,19 7,46 7,72 7,98
Total line area 0,166 0,173 0,184 0,191
Max. chord m 2,18 2,26 2,34 2,42
Weight kg 3,05 3,25 3,5 3,8
Certified take off weight kg 60-78 70-88 80-98 90-110
Certification (EN/LTF)   (D)
DHV GS-01-3063-26
(D)
DHV GS-01-3064-26
(D)
DHV GS-01-3065-26
(C)
DHV GS-01-3066-26

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