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  • PRION 5

    Three-liner | 33 cells | 4.42 aspect ratio | weight 4.70 kg - size S | EN/LTF A

    PRION 5 – Fly safely

    The PRION 5 combines the globally tried and tested strengths of its predecessors - simple launch characteristics and good-natured handling - with improved roll damping and a new design. It can also boast of two innovations: the redesigned, even more comfortable NOVA Adjustable Handles and a colour gradient on the brake line that helps to correctly dose the brake travel.

    Certification: Three-liner | 33 cells | 4.42 aspect ratio | weight 4.70 kg - size S | EN/LTF A


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  • AONIC

    Three-liner | 49 cells | 5.17 aspect ratio | Weight 4.75 kg - Size S

    AONIC - Take your skills to “A” higher level

    The high-end EN A paraglider AONIC impresses with sportiness and performance, which is not usually found with EN A gliders - and is nevertheless suitable for instruction due to its high level of safety.

    Certification: EN/LTF A


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  • ION 6

    Three-liner | 51 cells | aspect ratio 5.19 | weight 4.7kg - size S

    ION 6 – Adventure awaits

    The fundamentally redesigned ION 6 (EN/LTF B) is the next generation of the popular ION series. The result: high passive safety, particularly precise handling and maximum performance to achieve personal XC goals.

    Certification: EN/LTF B


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  • ION 6 light

    Three-liner | cells: 51 cells | aspect ratio: 5.19 | weight: 3.9 kg - size S

    ION 6 Light – Always up for flying

    Now the only reason not to fly is the weather, because the ION 6 Light (EN/LTF B) is infinitely versatile. Whether you plan to hike & fly, local soaring or even an ambitious cross-country flight - as soon as the sun shines, this paraglider puts you right at the front and top. A high degree of passive safety comes as standard.

    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: EN/LTF B


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  • MENTOR 7 Light

    2.5-liner | 66 cells | Aspect ratio: 5.5 | Weight: 4.15 kg - size S

    MENTOR 7 Light – Hybrid 2.5-liner

    The MENTOR 7 Light is characterised by its completely new design as a "hybrid 2.5-liner" and carries the genes of the XENON. Thanks to the drastically increased performance, its cross-country potential sets new standards in the EN B class. With its intelligent lightweight design, we are meeting the great demand for light, durable XC gliders.

    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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  • XENON

    Two-liner | cells: 65 | aspect ratio: 6.7 | weight: 3.15 kg - size 17 | EN/LTF D

    XENON – Pure racing spirit

    The XENON (EN/LTF D) is an ultralight two-liner for experienced pilots. Excellent glide performance, simple handling and a high degree of stability guarantee extensive XC miles without the risk of fatigue.

    Certification: Two-liner | cells: 65 | aspect ratio: 6.7 | weight: 3.15 kg - size 17 | EN/LTF D


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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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  • 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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Zgodbe

On the way to Mount Everest

Pierre Carter: 7Summits7Flights project – 2 to go

In May 2022, Pierre Carter plans to climb and hopefully summit Mount Everest, with high hopes to fly from the top. With his 7Summits7Flights project the South-African intends to climb and fly from the highest summit on every continent. Two are missing, Everest and Mount Vinson in Antarctica. His team is about to leave the town on Namche Bazaar in the Khumbu area and head towards Everest Basecamp. Pierre is flying a NOVA DOUBLESKIN on his adventure, which he says is the best-suited paraglider for the job. Read more about his project and about taking off in really high altitudes…

About 7Summits7Flights
Pierre Carter is passionate about adventure, mountaineering and paragliding. The South African has been journeying around the world for his 7Summits7Flights initiative. The former X-Alps athlete first thought about the idea of paragliding from the summit of the highest mountain on each continent, known as the 7 Summits, back in 1998. After 2000, he began his ascent to adventure. So far, Pierre has summited the highest mountains on five continents: Aconcagua, Elbrus, Carstensz Pyramid, Kilimanjaro, and Denali. Mount Everest and Mount Vinson in Antarctica are the last on his list, both of which he hopes to complete this year. 

Some luck required
Pierre says his biggest achievements will be to first survive the infamous Khumbu ice fall, then summit the mountain, and only then, hopefully with the weather being perfect, realise one of his dreams of flying off. He estimates there is only a 10 percent or less chance that the elements will come together to make this a reality. The South African has requested permission to take off from the world’s highest peak – or surrounding areas. At the moment, he still awaiting a response from officials.
 

Why chosing the DOUBLESKIN
After intense testing, Pierre has chosen the NOVA DOUBLESKIN as his trusty paraglider for this incredible adventure. Pierre says that this ultralight EN A-wing offers the ideal amount of support and flexibility that will allow him to safely and successfully take off at high altitudes: “It ticks all the boxes.”

On trail with friends, family and live tracking
For his trip, Pierre is taking a group of close friends and family members to accompany him to Everest Basecamp. At the moment, the team is about to leave the town on Namche Bazaar in the Khumbu area and head towards Everest Basecamp. He will then make the long ascent to the summit alone – with hopes to champion the peak and fly off in mid-May.

You can follow Pierre’s exciting journey to the highest peak of the planet on one of Pierre’s social media pages (Facebook / Instagram). On his page www.7summits7flights.co.za you can read about his previous adventures and follow the live tracking.

Pierre’s hints: Launching in really high altitude
Below are Pierre’s advice and preparation points when getting ready to fly at high altitude:

  • Before planning to climb a big mountain and fly off 6000m, 7000m or higher, fly from 3500 or 4000m first to understand and get the feel of the changes one is going to experience when taking off at altitude.
  • Before you go anywhere, make sure your body is acclimatised first. You never know, you might be forced to land above 6000m and spend the night high.
  • Ensure you have the most up to date weather forecast and know what the winds and weather are expected to do at various levels, from ground level up to and above your take-off.
  • A good consideration is to write down a simple checklist and stick it to your harness or outer layer of clothing so you don’t forget an item like clipping in your speed bar.
  • If you can reach the top of the peak/ridge, go to the very top and check the prevailing wind. Wait a while to see if any changes occur.

  • Try to find an easy layout area, free of any obvious dangers.
  • Check your layout thoroughly; remember you are going to be tired!
  • Make sure you launch on the first attempt, as setting everything out again will be exhausting.
  • Be prepared for your glider to behave differently: The air is less dense because of the altitude.
  • Expect your glider to accelerate into the air quicker on launch.
  • The glider will feel a lot more “agile” in general. The ground handling is going to be a bit more of a handful.
  • When launching, the ground speed is going to be a lot higher – be prepared to run like mad, and don’t be tempted to slow the wing down. You need to generate lift! Even if it starts feeling uncomfortably fast, let the wing fly.
  • Be more gentle on the controls: let it fly! You’ll find it stalls a lot quicker than down at sea level.
  • Remember, the better prepared you are, the easier it will be.
  • Enjoy, take lots of pictures and, most of all, land safely!
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