Skywalk Chili 5 | Torrey Pines Gliderport https://www.flytorrey.com Torrey Pines Gliderport is Southern California's Finest Paragliding and Hang Gliding Facility Sat, 16 Dec 2023 20:05:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.flytorrey.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-tpg-32x32.jpg Skywalk Chili 5 | Torrey Pines Gliderport https://www.flytorrey.com 32 32 Skywalk Chili 5 https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/skywalk-chili-5/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:00:58 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=38717 Our CHILIs have always offered the perfect complete package: they are the high-tech, performance reference in their class, while remaining easy to fly with a […]

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]]> Our CHILIs have always offered the perfect complete package: they are the high-tech, performance reference in their class, while remaining easy to fly with a very manageable extreme flight behavior. With the CHILI5 we have succeeded in continuing this tradition. The glider flies intuitively as pilot and glider quickly become a single unit. This is especially noticeable when coring thermals. The core becomes easy to find and the glider climbs quickly.

Additional performance can be called up easily and efficiently in all flying conditions. As the first and only of our EN-B intermediates, the CHILI5 is equipped with the Skywalk SPEED CONTROL that helps XC pilots perfect their flying skills to achieve even higher average XC speeds.

With many innovations and small optimizations, we have once again managed to improve the CHILI in all areas to achieve maximum flying comfort and efficiency. The result is the best CHILI ever.

HOW DOES THE CHILI FLY?

Ground handling is easy thanks to the user-friendly line setup. Internal seams on the mini-ribs increase robustness during ground handling as well as launch preparations. The handling is very intuitive, and the glider gives you precise feedback, which builds confidence and makes you feel comfortable immediately. The CHILI5 takes on thermals well, so it’s extremely easy to find the core of the thermal. The CHILI5 is a fast climber. Brake line input is directly converted. Control travel and braking forces are designed to meet the requirements of thermal and XC pilots, so that you can still make a safe landing after many hours in the air. In turbulent air, the CHILI5 provides enough feedback to avoid glider disturbances before they happen. This increases safety and keeps you flying on course. When gliding in active air masses, the wing’s high aerodynamic efficiency can be further increased via the SPEED CONTROL. When flying on bar you can control the angle of attack via the rear risers and significantly increase your average speed.

Construction

In the CHILI5 we use a fabric mix of TX-Light and Dominico 30 DMF, which reduces the weight by ten percent compared to its predecessor, without any disadvantages in terms of robustness and aging resistance. The effect is not only noticeable in your rucksack, it also improves the flying characteristics.

In the usual CHILI manner, the CHILI5 shines with maximum performance, uncomplicated handling and an adequate safety cushion. Good, better, CHILI.

Technical Data:

Size XXS XS S M L
Cells 57 57 57 57 57
Area flat (m²) 22,79 24,53 26,35 28,23 30,18
Area projected (m²) 19,54 21,03 22,59 24,20 25,88
Wingspan flat (m) 11,30 11,72 12,15 12,57 13,00
Wingspan projected (m) 9,04 9,37 9,71 10,05 10,40
Aspect ratio flat 5,6 5,6 5,6 5,6 5,6
Aspect ratio projected 4,18 4,18 4,18 4,18 4,18
min. profile depth (cm) 64 66 69 71 74
max. profile depth (cm) 244 253 262 271 280
Glider weight (kg) 4,5 4,8 5,0 5,3 5,6
Certified weight range (kg) 55 – 85 70 – 95 85 – 105 95 – 115 105 – 135
Homologation LTF/EN: B LTF/EN: B LTF/EN: B LTF/EN: B LTF/EN: B

Your CHILI package

  • the high end intermediate comes with:
    • 1x Glider backpack ALPINE
    • 1x Compression strap
    • 1x Innerbag for glider
    • 1x Riser bag
    • 1x BASIC GUIDE
    • 1x Bandana
    • 1x Self-adhesive repair patch

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