icaro gravis | Torrey Pines Gliderport https://www.flytorrey.com Torrey Pines Gliderport is Southern California's Finest Paragliding and Hang Gliding Facility Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:10:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.flytorrey.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-tpg-32x32.jpg icaro gravis | Torrey Pines Gliderport https://www.flytorrey.com 32 32 Icaro Gravis https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/icaro-gravis/ Fri, 26 May 2017 19:04:40 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/icaro-gravis/ THE HEART OF THE B-CLASS

The Gravis combines efficient performance and precision with the highest safety characteristics.
It's a cross-country glider with a distinctive characteristic in thermic conditions.  It flies right in the middle of the EN-B category.

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Gravis flying characteristics
Gravis flying characteristics

Due to the highest art of technology in construction and material choice, the Gravis is suitable for all cross country- and thermal pilots but also for talented EN-B beginners.

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Inflation Characteristics
Characteristics of the glider during the initial inflation.
Landing Characteristics
Characteristics of the glider during the landing approach.
Stability
The gliders general stability while flying in turbulence.
Passive Safety
General glider stability without pilot input.
Thermal Attributes
The ease by which the pilot can identify, enter and center (core) a thermal.
Glide Ratio
The distance the glider can travel from a given altitude.
Top Speed
The fully accelerated speed.

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Handling
How quickly and easily the glider responds to pilot input.
Total Weight
The total glider weight including all rigging.
Feedback
Sensory information the glider provides to the pilot about flight conditions.
Packing Volume
The volume required storing a folded paraglider.
Responsiveness
How quickly the glider responds to pilot input.
Agility
The maneuverability and handling of the glider.
Retention
How well the glider retains energy in dynamic flight.

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THE CHARACTERISTICS:

The perfect inflation characteristics of the Gravis, require minimal input to the A-risers, which allow the lightweight canopy to inflate evenly and without the tendency to hang back.

The high passive safety characteristics give you a feeling of safety and confidence in all flight conditions.  Your steering inputs are transferred precisely and smoothly. Due to perfectly balanced steering, the Gravis can easily center thermals even when drifting in stronger winds.

The Gravis has a minimal line set, which provides excellent glide characteristics. The high-quality canopy material, which is extremely light weight also makes Hike & Fly possible. The Gravis performs well on speed bar and glide characteristics are similar to a higher performance category glider.

The well-balanced mixture of safety, precision, and performance makes Gravis the ideal companion for stress-free fun, thermal and cross country flights.

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THE LOOK

Like all the gliders of our product range, the design of the Gravis is determined by a unique detail of the Icaro Edelweiss flower – selected to fit every gliders special characteristics and your desire to make a good impression in the sky.

You can choose your style from one of those two color options:

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Gravis is available in two colors
Icaro Gravis color options

 

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Sizing and weight range!

Gravis Sizes
Icaro Gravis sizing chart

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