20 | Torrey Pines Gliderport https://www.flytorrey.com Torrey Pines Gliderport is Southern California's Finest Paragliding and Hang Gliding Facility Sat, 11 Mar 2023 19:26:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.flytorrey.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-tpg-32x32.jpg 20 | Torrey Pines Gliderport https://www.flytorrey.com 32 32 Independence Tensing https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/independence-tensing/ Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:04:16 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=43596 STURDY SINGLE SKIN
LTF/EN B

Tensing, a light and sturdy single skin paraglider, is an ideal companion for mountaineers not only because of its little packed volume and weight. On the one hand it opens up completely new prospects for pilots, such as the combination of climbing and paragliding. And on the other hand its conception makes it exceptionally well steerable when flying without seatboard. Moreover it is an excellent wing for thermal flying and soaring.

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  • Sturdy Domenico 20D fabric
  • Sheathed lower lines
  • Extremely stable
  • Trim speed 38km/h
  • Smooth accelerator
  • 15mm risers
  • Remarkable gliding performance
  • Launch aid hooks
  • Perfect price-performance ratio

Technical Data:

Size 17 20 23
Cells 39 39 39
flat surface area m² 17 20 23
flat span m 9,44 10,06 10,98
flat aspect ratio 5,24 5,24 5,24
projected surface area m² 14,23 16,17 19,25
projected span m 7,38 7,87 8,59
projected aspect ratio 3,83 3,83 3,83
weight kg 1,9 2,1 2,3
take-off weight kg 65-90 70-100 90-120
Certified according to EN/LTF B EN/LTF B EN/LTF B
Subject to change without notice.

Manuals & Certificates:

Certification for paraglider Tensing 17 (114.7 KiB)

Certification for paraglider Tensing 20 (115.4 KiB)

Certification for paraglider Tensing 23 (113.0 KiB)

Flight Test Reports:

Flight test report for paraglider Tensing 17 (82.3 KiB)

Flight test report for paraglider Tensing 20 (83.8 KiB)

Flight test report for paraglider Tensing 23 (80.7 KiB)

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]]> Icaro Nikita 5 Acro https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/icaro-nikita-5-acro/ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 21:31:58 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/icaro-nikita-5-acro/ STYLE YOUR INFINITY

The NIKITA 5 is the fifth generation constructed and developed from the Know-How of our professionals. Precision and clarity is the motto. This Acro wing fulfils all your requirements.

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The NIKITA 5 is the perfect instrument for talented freestyle pilots and pilots who want to move to the next level.

In the lower weight range, NIKITA 5 gives you enough time to decide for the next maneuver and achieve the maximum out of your manoeuvres in the upper weight range as Acro professional.

Nikita 5 Matrix
Nikita 5 performance matrix

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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:

Stable and forgiving in the Rhythmic – Infinity and Anti-rhythmic manoeuvres, which are performed by the NIKITA 5 roundly, harmonically and without any hard blows. Short steering ways enable fast changes from one maneuver to the next.

At all Helicopter-transition maneuvers, the wing turns willingly without remaining hanging. The NIKITA 5 stays extremely stable in Helicopter and only needs to be corrected slightly. The rotation speed in Helicopter is fast and thanks to the new valves in the cross ports a Twister can be induced by the pilot in seconds. The brake pressure is medium-hard, very precise and very noticeable when cutting off. This enables the pilot to induce a purposefully and abrupt stall. New-school-maneuvers like Misty-Reverse, Joker, Cork Screw etc… were never so easy to fly.

THE LOOK

Extracts of the Edelweiß-logo decorate the NIKITA 5 – selected according to the special glider characteristics and your demand to leave a lasting impression in the sky.

 

2016 Nikita 5 color scheme
Icaro Nikita 5 color scheme

Sizing and weight chart

Nikita 5 Sizing Chart
Icaro Nikita 5 sizing chart

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]]> Icaro Aquila https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/icaro-aquila/ Sun, 27 Dec 2015 00:19:33 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/icaro-aquila/ IT'S ALL ABOUT STYLE

The Aquila is our dedicated freestyle glider. Based on our best thermal profile we were able to combine two worlds: The agility, speed and dynamics of an acro wing and the thermal and handling abilities of a high-performance xc glider.

WHO IT’S FOR:

The Aquila is designed for all pilots with an intermediate skill level, being into real flying. With it’s collapse resistance and high passive safety, the glider is easy to control and can be handled under difficult conditions. Yet it’s agility and performance will thrill even the most skilled pilots.

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]]> THE CHARACTERISTICS

The best thing about the Aquila is, that you can fly it in similar conditions like normal big gliders, plus much more: It is amazingly stable and compact, equally easy to take off in weak and strong wind conditions and it loves the thermals … And despite the small size, it climbs like crazy!

Due to the gliders construction and size, it is much lighter and fits into smaller backpacks. Like all the gliders from our new generation, the Aquila has a very simple, yet very advanced line geometry. Being a hybrid 3-liner with only 2 main lines per side makes the glider more performant and easier at tricky takeoffs.

The brakes are very effective, allowing you to slow down the wing, in order to use the weakest thermals or wind for soaring. Beyond that, they’re also very precise, making the Aquila highly maneuverable and easy to loop around …

Despite the high loading, when a collapse occurs, the glider reacts softly and very predictable, making the collapse reacting like an EN-A/B wing.

If you are looking for the ultimate playful wing, the Aquila will allow you to push your flying to the next level.

THE LOOK
The Aquila highlights the most radical and dynamic design we could extract from the Icaro Edelweiss flower, selected to fit the gliders special characteristics and your desire to make  a good impression in the sky.
You can choose your style from one of those three color options:		 Icaro Aquila Color Schemes
Download the Aquila user manual, info sheet, and technical specs below:

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