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  • PRION 4

    The new A class

    PRION 4 - fly safely

    The PRION 4 offers much and demands little. Regardless whether you are making your first turns in a thermal or if you are flying big distances in unknown areas, in every case you will benefit from the simplicity and innovations designed into the PRION 4.

    Certification: EN/LTF A


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  • ION 5

    The Adventure Intermediate

    ION 5 - Evolution of a legend

    Making something good even better. This was our aim during the development of the ION 5. The result is a high performance, light and safe wing, which will impress you with its even better handling. Basically, a real ION.

    Certification: EN/LTF B


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  • ION 5 light

    A lightweight feel-good intermediate with high performance

    ION 5 Light – little weight, big performance

    The ION 5 Light combines a low weight, with the stunning characteristics of its heavier brother: outstanding glide, precise and agile handling and an exceptional climbing performance. Its light weight and forthcoming launch behaviour make the ION 5 Light an excellent companion both in the air and on the ground.

    Certification: EN/LTF B


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  • MENTOR 6

    High-Tech for the EN B Class

    MENTOR 6 - Extend your Range

    For many years the MENTOR series has been synonymous with top performance in the EN B class. The MENTOR 6 continues this tradition, complementing the strengths of its predecessors with innovations that enhance its performance even more. Broaden your horizons with the master in its class.

    Certification: High-Tech for the EN B Class


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  • MENTOR 6 Light

    Three-liner | 59 cells | 5.43 aspect ratio | 4,2 kilo weight - size S

    MENTOR 6 Light - Less weight, zero limits

    At home in the B class and travelling the world - the MENTOR 6 Light in size S is a hefty 850 grams lighter than its big brother, but offers the same ingenious new developments like Zig-Zag 3D-Shaping, the innovative Mini-Rib Vector Tape, Double-B Splits and new risers. Since sometimes during Hike&Fly you might get choppy conditions, the MENTOR 6 Light also comes with a plus trim in comfort next to the high performance.

    Certification: EN/LTF B


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  • PHANTOM

    Top-end performance with low-end B pilot demand

    PHANTOM – a new era in paragliding

    The PHANTOM offers the safety of a basic intermediate with the performance of a top-end wing. This has been made possible through probably the most complex construction ever used in a serial-production wing.

    Certification: EN/LTF B


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  • SECTOR

    Certification: EN/LTF C

    SECTOR – For Your Perfect Day

    The SECTOR is a performance XC wing with comparatively low aspect ratio, with substantial, totally usable performance and excellent handling. Like the MENTOR in the standard class, the SECTOR is the mile-eater of the sports class.

    SECTOR - for your perfect XC day!

    Certification: Certification: EN/LTF C


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  • BANTAM

    Three-Liner | Cells: 33 | Aspect Ratio: 4.4 | Weight: 1.65 kg - Size 12

    BANTAM - Made for para-mountaineers.

    Small, compact, dynamic - the BANTAM is the perfect miniwing for all mountaineers who prefer a flight with plenty of speed to a descent on foot. Only 1.65 kg (size 12) makes the BANTAM the lightest certified non-single-surface wing on the market (as of October 2019).

    Certification: EN/LTF D


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  • IBEX 4

    The versatile fun machine

    Wherever you go

    Light, high performance, fast, uncomplicated, safe and just pure fun: the IBEX 4 is a versatile, super-lightweight paraglider (from 3.0 kg) with a multitude of uses and an extraordinarily wide weight-range. It is suitable for hike & fly, travelling, recreational flying, mountaineering, flying under instruction and strong-wind soaring.

    Certification: EN/LTF A


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  • DOUBLESKIN

    Three-Liner | Cells: 33 | Aspect Ratio: 4.4 | Weight: 2.1 kg - Size 17

    DOUBLESKIN - Minimalist hike & fly

    The DOUBLESKIN is the lightest paraglider in the world* with top and under surface (2.1 kg / size 17). It has a very small pack size and is a delight in the air thanks to better aerodynamics compared to a single-surface wing. With the DOUBLESKIN walking up is as enjoyable as flying and landing!

    (*by same flat surface area, with EN-certification, with the Ultralight Riser and without taking single-skin wings into account. As: 06/19)

    Certification: EN/LTF A


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  • BION 2

    Share the most beautiful moments

    BION 2 - flexibility and comfort

    Like its predecessor, the BION 2 excites professional tandem pilots as well as enthusiastic recreational pilots who want to share their most beautiful moments. Take off, enjoy, land safely: the BION 2 is a reliable partner which takes its responsibility seriously.  With maximum performance, it will never let you or your passenger down.

    Certification: EN/LTF B


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  • SPEEDMAX 2

    The paramotor wing with Soft-Reflex

    SPEEDMAX 2 - Pure Powered Performance

    Impressive performance, a high level of stability, balanced handling: the SPEEDMAX 2 is aimed at pilots who are looking for an efficient paramotor wing that is fun to fly. The wing combines high speed with easy launch characteristics and forgiving flight behaviour. 

    Certification: DGAC


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Stories

PRION XC-Challenge 2016: Simon Halter (CH)

Surprise Winner

Simon Halter from Kerns in Switzerland is the surprise winner of the PRION XC-Challenge 2016. On the 18th August 2016, he flew his PRION 1 from Fiesch to complete a flat triangle of approximately 66 km. Even more surprising was the he had never heard of the competition until he received our congratulatory email. His initial reaction: "Is this for real?" It was indeed.

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Simon only started flying in 2015 and first encountered the PRION at this flying school Emmetten & Titlis. The 28-year-old says: "I chose it because it is white. I tested another wing, but it didn't do anything for me. From the first second I felt a connection to the PRION. This feeling is still the same today. During various flights this season I had pretty big (for me) collapses and scary moments, but they were soon forgotten. The PRION was always safely above me. I am very happy to fly a wing that allows me to try new routes and that is forgiving of little mistakes. For example, flying in the lee… Of course I have ambitions to do more and I have thought about changing my glider.  But my focus is more on my skills than on my equipment. I want to proceed step by step."

 

XC with a training glider

On the 14th August 2016, Simon Halter flew a flat triangle of 64.65 km which made it the highest scoring flight on a PRION in the 2015/16 season. He reports: "Since I received my Club Hagsflioh's summer events programme, I had been looking forward to this extended flying weekend in Fiesch (Wallis Switzerland). As we were driving down from Gimsel in Goms, my colleagues were telling me about the many landing areas and train stations, which they had “discovered” involuntarily. Thankfully, that day I had no use for them. But a few weeks later on, I found the information really useful, because it was the first time I had to select a landing field near public transport while I was still in the air. 

 

I took my time at the take-off. I observed other pilots. What were they doing? What can I learn from them? I had a clear goal: stay high and patient and the rest will take care of itself. During my first ever flight in Fiesch I had another first: after two hours in the air I climbed to over 3000 meters. I allowed myself a quiet whoop of joy. Higher up near the Grimsel Pass, I started to feel a little queezy. I had already heard about the 'Grimsel monster' and decided it was better to turn around sooner than later. 

The mountains were increasingly in shade and my altitude (now 3800 meters!), brought with it cold that I was unaccustomed to. Over the Riederalp the sun shone again and I climbed as high as I could to enjoy the panorama to the max. Despite the heavy air traffic it was just wonderful!

 

Three firsts in one day

Then I approached the final stage of my flight: My bladder was indicating to me that a further 'first' was to come. For the first time it forced me to land. Once on the ground I was happy and satisfied with my flight and I had a celebratory beer with my club mates in the official landing area in Fiesch."

Simon says this about his flying goals and dreams: "I stilll feel like a beginner when I am flying. Everytime I catch a thermal straight after launch and gain enough height to try somethigng new, I am very happy. Often I have stood on launch with big expectations, only to find myself back on the ground within a few minutes. I don't really have a “big dream”. I just want to fly different sites and areas. I have already achieved a few goals – but I have more.

 

As well as discovering an area from the air, I also explore it on foot as a trailrunner. I can perfectly combine my two passions. In the morning you can run around the mountain and at mid-day you can get into your harness and enjoy the rest of the day in the air. For me a day like that is already like a dream to come true. And the Swiss landscape has so much to offer."

 

Why do the Swiss love EN A gliders?

A comment from us at NOVA: Of the 30 highest scoring flights completed on PRIONs, only four were submitted by non-Swiss pilots. In the preceeding year the number was similar. Why? Don't pilots in other countries fly EN A gliders? Don't the Swiss have the balls? Or are the Swiss more safety conscious and fly an EN A to gain experience before buying a more demanding wing? What do you think? Join the discussion on Facebook!

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