beginner paraglider | Torrey Pines Gliderport https://www.flytorrey.com Torrey Pines Gliderport is Southern California's Finest Paragliding and Hang Gliding Facility Sat, 16 Dec 2023 20:16:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.flytorrey.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-tpg-32x32.jpg beginner paraglider | Torrey Pines Gliderport https://www.flytorrey.com 32 32 Independence Pioneer 3 https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/independence-pioneer-3/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 22:31:52 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=43548 HIGH-END PARAGLIDER
(LTF/EN A)

This high-end paraglider for beginners is made for pilots, who want to enjoy relaxed flights without any performance loss.

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  • Flexible, break-resistant synthetic rods within the leading edge, which are easily replaceable
  • Modern wing design – developed with an inventive software, which we initiated
  • Less lines concept: only 3 risers per side for low air drag
  • Precise diagonal ribs for best aerodynamic performance
  • Clearly labelled risers
  • We only use high grade material of renowned manufacturers for our wings
  • Accurate production in one of the most advanced manufacturing plants

Technical Data:

Size XXS XS S M L
Cells 40 40 40 40 40
Flat surface (m²) 22,0 23,5 25,5 27,5 29,5
Projected surface (m²) 18,76 20,04 21,75 23,45 25,16
Flat span (m) 10,16 10,50 10,94 11,36 11,77
Flat aspect ratio 4,69 4,69 4,69 4,69 4,69
Weight (kg) 3,7 3,9 4,4 4,8 5,25
Weight range (kg) 50 – 70 60 – 85 75 – 95 85 – 110 105 – 130
Certified acc. to EN / LTF A A A A A

Manuals & Certifications:

Certification for paraglider Pioneer3 XXS (115.4 KiB)

Certification for paraglider Pioneer3 XS (127.3 KiB)

Certification for paraglider Pioneer3 S (129.6 KiB)

Certification for paraglider Pioneer3 M (129.6 KiB)

Certification for paraglider Pioneer3 L (132.1 KiB)

Flight test report:

Flight test report for Pioneer3 XXS (71.8 KiB)

Flight test report for Pioneer3 XS (72.3 KiB)

Flight test report for Pioneer3 S (72.5 KiB)

Flight test report for Pioneer3 M (73.3 KiB)

Flight test report for Pioneer3 L (72.8 KiB)

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]]> SkyMan Rock 2 https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/rock/ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 06:04:00 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/rock/ Beginner - LTF / EN A

Facts

  • SKYMAN lightweight design with D10 fabric
  • Low air drag due to smart lines concept with 3 levels
  • Small packed measure, made for Hike & Fly
  • Launch aid for perfect take-offs at icy conditions and tailwind
  • Pre-acceleration for windy conditions

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A great experience.

The Rock is the ideal companion for travelers, hikers, mountaineers and all-round pilots. It is tailored to the needs of everybody, who enjoys relaxed flights, nevertheless expects performance. It is easy to launch, provides dynamic handling and its speed range as well as its performance are made especially for Hike & Fly and sportive paragliding.

Thanks to its unique design with very light, sturdy D10 fabric The Rock can be stored in hand luggage. Not only for flight passengers one of many favorable features of that truly special glider. Due to its stable flight character, it has been certified for class A. Yet it was designed to be a safe B-class paraglider. Thus it is not necessarily a training wing, as its performance range is rather made to suit class B.

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