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Brand: CRT
CRT 00 FP - Radio for paragliders
Compact dual band radio frequency FFVL possible 5W, small price.
Brand: Rid'Air
Paragliding technical control - Annual review
Checking for wedging, porosity, tearing, line breakage. Indispensable for flying with peace of mind. All brands.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Shine - Round parachute - Solo
Round parachute The Shine is a round Pull Down Apex parachute developed by our in-house design department. Its objective is to offer a very reduced weight and volume while maintaining maximum safety. Thanks to its advanced design and quality materials, it will meet the essential needs of all paraglider pilots.
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Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air STAINLESS STEEL QUICK LINK 6mm - Link
Perfect for hanging up a rescue parachute.
Brand: Sup'Air
SupAir - Maillon Rapid 7mm - Oval and Stainless Steel
With the widespread use of Dyneema® rescue risers and Dyneema® rescue parachute express straps in our range, the square quick link is less suitable for making the rescue - riser connection. We now recommend the 7mm Oval Quick Link for Dyneema® webbing connections.
Reference: ADVLIGHTBAG
Brand: Advance
Advance LightBag - Ultralight carry bag
Small, light and compact This is an ultralight little backpack with plenty of room. The Lightbag is made of paraglider fabric and available in various colors. Once folded and stored in the pocket provided for this purpose, it finds its place everywhere: in a jacket, a trouser pocket, a handbag ...
Brand: Advance
Advance - Alias II Speed 23Kn Carabiner
In cooperation with the German sports equipment manufacturer Edelrid, we have developed custom carabiners. They feature an additional spout for hanging the cocoon.
Brand: Advance
Advance - Grivel Plume - Aluminium carabiner
Ultra-light carabiners for "Walk and Fly."
Brand: Advance
Advance - Edelrid Foras - Aluminum Carabiner
Advance helped develop these innovative harness carabiners. Their goal was to create a carabiner with a large opening, specifically designed for modern and narrower harness straps, and one that also wouldn't twist or slip.
Brand: Advance
Advance - Edelrid Alias - Alu Carabiner
The ALIAS carabiner impresses with its low weight (58 g), high strength and technical design. .
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air - 30mm Carabiner - Harness & Riser
Developed specifically for harnesses with 30mm webbing hooks for 68g.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air - 45mm Carabiner - Harness & Riser
Developed specifically for harnesses with 45mm webbing hooks for 72g
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air - 45mm Stainless Steel Carabiner - Solo & Tandem
Harness / riser connection. Extra sturdy, ideal for aerobatic harness or two-seater spreader link.
Brand: Sup'Air
Book - Manual of free flight
The Federation (FFVL) Free Flight Manual, Pierre-Paul MENEGOZ & Alain JACQUES, at Editions Retina Free Flight Handbook new edition in 2020 and "lifted" annually before each new printing.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Camera Pocket - Camera Pocket
CAMERA STORAGE POUCH Developed for two-seaters, to facilitate handling of video/photo equipment in flight.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air - Y Dyneema two-seater parachute strap
Dyneema elevator, Lightweight and suitable for two-seater.
Reference: ADVBANANE
Brand: Advance
Advance - Banana bag
Medium in size, let's say “standard”. Main pocket, 2 small front pockets, 2 small side pockets, 1 back pocket. Adjustable strap. ADVANCE embroidery on the front.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Adjustable Accelerator Freespee - Adaptable Accelerator
Design resulting from a collaboration with Freespee, specialist in paragliding accelerators. It fits on all Sup’Air harnesses.
Reference: ADVCOMPRESSBAG
Brand: Advance
Advance CompressBag - Folding bag
Conical in shape, with a practical anti-snag zipper, this compression bag significantly reduces the folded volume of the wing.Sizes: S / M / L / XLSizes: XXS / XS for PI 3Weight: starts at 60g
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Cockpit 2 Light - Lightweight cockpit
The Cockpit lite is intended for pilots who want a lightweight product that allows them to have a sufficient display surface to put several instruments.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air - Touch- membrane gloves
Softshell gloves for free flight, flexible and precise (untangling, line and brake holding), warm and windproof (for off-season flying).
Reference: ADVDAYPACK
Brand: Advance
Advance DayPack - Backpack
From the outside, the DAYPACK 3 is the little brother of the COMFORTPACK 3, but the interior has been specially designed for leisure and everyday life. A separate laptop compartment and cleverly arranged main compartment provide enough space for all important accessories.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Parachute Olys Pocket - Reserve Parachute Pocket
Very light and versatile parachute pocket, perfectly adapted to on-site flight as well as walking and flying.
Reference: ADVFRONTCONTZIP
Brand: Advance
Advance - FrontContainer Zip Light - Secours
The front container for ZIP rescue parachute! Thought out down to the smallest detail, matches perfectly with the lightweight reversible EASINESS and STRAPLESS harness, but adapts just as well to other harnesses. The ZIP Light front container models are perfectly suited to the COMPANION SQR range of rescue parachutes.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Cockpit 2 Standard - Complete Universal Cockpit
Particularly suited to progression harnesses such as the EVO LITE, PIXAIR 2, ALTIRANDO LITE, this cockpit is perfect for long flights.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup’Air Sac Compact Case- Compression bag with integrated “sock” type cover
The COMPACT CASE allows you to easily fold an accordion sail and keep it in a compact, smooth and transportable case.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Pilot - casque pour parapente
Ultra light and robust approved helmet 4 colours 380g of technology
Reference: ADVREPPIEDAX
Brand: Advance
Advance - Foot Rest AX 3 / 4 / SU 3 / 4 / PR 3
This footrest is delivered with the accelerator. It is available as an option with the AXESS 3/4, SUCCESS 3/4 and the PROGRESS 3. It is LTF 91/09 approved with these three harnesses. ADVANCE recommends using only this accelerator with the footrest.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air - Paraglider storage bag
QUICK BAG, TOTE TYPE. Ideal for easily storing a corolla paraglider. The implementation is fast.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air School ABS - Paragliding helmet
SPOOL HELMET FOR SCHOOLS The SCHOOL helmet is specially developed by SUP'AIR for school paragliding. It is modern, comfortable and very light.
Brand: Advance
Advance Flatbag DLS - Folding Tube Bag
The successor to the COMPRESSBAG TUBE, ultra light version.
Brand: Advance
Advance - Airbag Strapless 3
Airbag Strapless 3: the recommended complement for flying in complete safety. One size M.
Reference: ADVCOCKPIT
Brand: Advance
Advance - Cockpit Carry
The new CARRY Cockpit with its sleek design has benefited from numerous upgrades.
Reference: ADVECARTEUR
Brand: Advance
Advance - Spreaders Soft, Lights, Soft Trim, Hard hybrid
The optional retractors are a must when using the BIPRO 3 with the BIBETA 6. A striking feature of the three Hard Hybrid, Soft and Soft Trim versions: a perfectly guided and sheathed reserve parachute linkage strap, directly attached to the retractor. This not only eliminates the need for a carabiner, but also checks this link before take off.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Bag Trek - Carrying bag
Lightweight, ergonomic and versatile, the TREK 90 is a hiking bag that can be used as an everyday bag. It can accommodate a lightweight Speedbag harness of type DELIGHT 2 and a compact sail.
Brand: Advance
Advance ConfortPack 4 - Carrying bag
Slim and compact, as always, but in a completely new design: the COMFORTPACK 4 offers maximum comfort during transport and plenty of space for all paragliding equipment. Despite many additional small compartments, the absolutely clean design of this paraglider transport bag arouses enthusiasm. Four sizes: 100l to 145l Colour: Light Grey
Reference: ADVFASTPSOLO
Brand: Advance
Advance FastPack Solo - Folding bag
Rather fly than fold. This quick storage bag helps you focus on the essentials - theft.
Reference: ADVFASTPBI
Brand: Advance
Advance FastPack BI - Folding bag - Tandem
When every gesture counts, simplicity is an asset. With the FASTPACK BI, stowing all two-seater gear takes up to six minutes less than with a regular backpack. Minutes which, in the field of professional two-seater in particular, are chargeable.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Everest 3 - Ultra Light harness - Mountain flight
Ultra light harness Completely dedicated to mountain flying with extreme lightness.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Kinder - Passenger harness for children - Tandem
For children ages 8-13 The pleasure of sharing your passion with children! From 115 to 160 cm...
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Air Bag Radical 4 - Carrying bag
Carrying bag with airbag included for radical 4.
Reference: ADVSTRAP2
Brand: Advance
Advance Strapless 3 - Light Harness - Rando
Harness for mountaineers: the ultra light! The STRAPLESS 3 weighs just 195 grams and is designed for hikers and mountaineers who don't compromise on weight and volume. It is equipped with light shoulder straps which allow it to hold perfectly before take off, even without a backpack. The STRAPLESS 3 purist is certified for a maximum weight of 110 kg.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Radical 4 - Light Harness - Rando
Ultra-light, versatile and modular harness Particularly suitable for your mountain and hike-and-fly flights, the Radical 4 is a lightweight reversible harness with a removable airbag bag (optional), including a reserve parachute integrated under the cut of the harness. Weight: 920 g (Ready to Fly Medium) or 2190 g in M with the Airbag bag module First...
Reference: ADVSTRAPBI2
Brand: Advance
Advance Strapless Bi 3 - Light Harness - Tandem
ULTRA LIGHT TWO-SEAT HARNESS The STRAPLESS 3 also exists in a version for tandem pilots. The STRAPLESS BI 3 is EN certified and equipped with a reserve parachute container under the right leg shorts.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Minimax Bump - Passenger harness - Tandem
For the pro tandem passenger flying in abrasive terrain Rugged harness for the tandem passenger with BUMPAIR 17 XC damping system. Very practical when used on sandy terrain such as dunes (sand: no filling compared to an airbag harness)
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Shine - Round parachute - Solo
Round parachute The Shine is a round Pull Down Apex parachute developed by our in-house design department. Its objective is to offer a very reduced weight and volume while maintaining maximum safety. Thanks to its advanced design and quality materials, it will meet the essential needs of all paraglider pilots.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Fluid - Square parachute - Solo
Square parachute New generation rescue parachute offering maximum safety.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Evolight - Harness - Performance
Accessible, high performance and lightweight This is the ideal harness for safely progressing to longer and longer flights and distance. The optional Speedbag is perfectly integrated into the harness and allows you to progress towards performance (and comfort for warmth). Lightweight fabric harness with no foam fairing to lighten the harness.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Minimax 3 - Passager Harness - Tandem
Robustness, comfort & efficiency pro flight The new generation two-seater passenger harness, dedicated to professionals
Brand: Sup'Air
copy of Sup'Air Access 2 Bump - Harness - School & Initiation
For the novice pilot, the ACCESS 3 is an intuitive and comfortable harness. For instructors, it's the ideal tool to help their students fly safely. Thanks to its interchangeable protection, the harness is even more durable for intensive school use. The choice of protection allows the harness to adapt to the pilot's needs as he progresses. Weight: 3.3 kg...
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Access 3 Airbag - Harness - School & Initiation
For the novice pilot, the ACCESS 3 is an intuitive and comfortable harness. For instructors, it's the ideal tool to help their students fly safely. Thanks to its interchangeable protection, the harness is even more durable for intensive school use. The choice of protection allows the harness to adapt to the pilot's needs as he progresses. Weight: 3.3 kg...
Reference: ADVBIPAX
Brand: Advance
Advance Bipax 2 - Harness Passenger - Tandem
Share your love of free flight Two-seater harness intended for the passenger, the BIPAX 2 is intended for professional use. Simple, practical and robust, it weighs only 1.8 kg and has various practical details which, day after day, make life and work easier and safer. If the BIPAX 2 has everything to seduce the pros on a daily basis, it will also be of...
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Fluid light Evo - Parachute carré - Solo & Biplace
Square, lightweight parachute Ultra-light rescue parachute, stable on descent, and simple to pack.
Reference: ADVSQR
Brand: Advance
Advance Companion SQR - Square Rescue parachute - Solo & Tandem
Companion SQR: Round, cross: the best of both worlds The SQR is the first product of the Companion brand. It represents a new generation of rescue parachutes which merges the advantages of classic round parachutes and cross parachutes to obtain innovative and future-oriented technology. The result is the result of a completely innovative development and...
Reference: ADVSQR
Brand: Advance
Advance Companion SQR Prime - Square Rescue parachute - Solo
The SQR Prime is Advance's latest top-of-the-range rescue. Maximum safety and durability. Newly developed material
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air X- Lite
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Evolight 2 - Harness - Performance
Accessible, efficient and lightweight The EVO LITE 2 marks a new generation of modular harnesses to allow you to make the most of each of your flights, whatever the conditions. Thanks to its optional speedbag, go from a seated harness to a cocoon in just a few seconds! High passive safety, comfortable and ideal for cross-country and progression, the EVO...
Brand: Advance
Advance Axess 5 - Seated Foam/Air Harness - Progression
Your first harness. Premium protection and finish. Bling bling look.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Acro 4 coloris Sand M
The reference in addictive! The ACRO 4 is an evolution of the ACRO 3, wanted, tested and approved by our pilots : Raul Rodriguez, Horacio Llorens, Tim Alongi, Theo De Blic, as well as the entire ACRO SUPAIR Team!
Reference: ADVSQRLIGHT
Brand: Advance
Advance Companion SQR Light 2 - Square Rescue parachute - Solo & Tandem
Companion SQR light 2 : Round, cross: the best of both worlds The SQR is the first product of the Companion brand. It represents a new generation of rescue parachutes which merges the advantages of classic round parachutes and cross parachutes to obtain innovative and future-oriented technology. The result is the result of a completely innovative...
Reference: ADVEASI3
Brand: Advance
Advance Easiness 4
200 g lighter than its predecessor - Significantly greater overall comfort - X-Alps-proven multifunctional rucksack straps - Fully integrated, permanently fitted airbag - Available in two colour combinations and 3 sizes.
Reference: ADVPROG3
Brand: Advance
Advance Progress 3 - Reversible Harness - Foam Bag
Unique and versatile The PROGRESS 3 offers maximum versatility in a compact form. Whether it's travel, thermal flights, short Hike & Fly, freestyle maneuvers or training: with the PROGRESS 3, pilots are perfectly equipped for whatever they want to tackle. This reversible and practical harness is equipped with a hybrid Air-Foam protector and thus...
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Start - Round parachute -Tandem
Round Parachute Entry-level rescue parachute, easy to pack and very stable.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Altirando Lite 2 - Harness Light - Rando
Lightness, comfort, passive safety. Light and comfortable, it is for walkers & flight who wishes to equip themselves with a practical and easy-to-use harness. Its high level of accessorization makes it the equipment of choice, both in flight and when hiking, thanks to its numerous storage spaces and its ergonomic design which adapts to the morphology...
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Walibi 3 - Pilot's harness - Tandem
Robustness, comfort & efficiency pro flight The new generation tandem pilot harness, dedicated to professionals
Reference: ADVBIPRO3
Brand: Advance
Advance Bipro 4 - Harness - Pilot Tandem
Ease in everyday life The BIPRO 4, a harness for two-seater pilots, has many useful features for simple and safe daily work. Although the harness weighs just 2.6 kg, it is of a very sturdy construction. This particularly comfortable harness will thrill the pros for everyday use, but will also provide an excellent service to occasional tandem pilots.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Acro 4 - Harness - Accro
The reference in addictive! The ACRO 4 is an evolution of the ACRO 3, wanted, tested and approved by our pilots : Raul Rodriguez, Horacio Llorens, Tim Alongi, Theo De Blic, as well as the entire ACRO SUPAIR Team!
Brand: Advance
Advance - Boundless - Next-generation reversible harness
Functionality reimagined The BOUNDLESS is a reversible harness that doesn’t have to be turned inside out. With its easy handling, this harness-rucksack system signals a revolution in this category. The resulting sleek design provides comfort and compactness both in the air and on foot. The multifunctional backpack serves as a twin-fit protector element.
Reference: Delight 4 Sport
Brand: Sup'Air
copy of Sup'Air - Delight 4 - Cocoon harness for cross-country
PROGRESS TOWARDS PERFORMANCE Direct evolution of the DELIGHT 3, the DELIGHT 4 is the ideal harness for cross country progression. Developed for distance flights, it ensures comfort, safety and precision to the piloting to offer you the best conditions in flight. Reassuring and intuitive, the DELIGHT 4 is addressed to the pilots who wish to continue their...
Reference: ADVSUCC5
Brand: Advance
Advance Success 5 - Harness - Foam Bag
Safety and comfort first Offered in a completely reworked design, the SUCCESS 5 is the kick-off for a whole new visual identity. Top of the range, this sport seated harness with maximum safety is aimed at leisure and distance pilots who attach great importance to great comfort combined with excellent aerodynamics.
Reference: Delight 4 Sport
Brand: Sup'Air
Closeouts Sup'Air - Delight 4 Sport - Cocoon harness for cross-country
PERFORMANCE WITH SIMPLICITY Always higher and always further, the 4th generation of the DELIGHT in its sport version reinvents the cross country harness according to Supair. While the DELIGHT 4 SPORT inherits the comfort and ease of use that made the first three DELIGHTs so successful, its aerodynamic profile and precise piloting make it a performance...
Reference: Delight 4 Sport
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air - Delight 4 - Cocoon harness for cross-country
PROGRESS TOWARDS PERFORMANCE Direct evolution of the DELIGHT 3, the DELIGHT 4 is the ideal harness for cross country progression. Developed for distance flights, it ensures comfort, safety and precision to the piloting to offer you the best conditions in flight. Reassuring and intuitive, the DELIGHT 4 is addressed to the pilots who wish to continue their...
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Strike 2 - Harness - Walking & flying, competition
Competition walking & flying harness Lightness, precision and safety are the watchwords of the STRIKE 2. It is the worthy heir to our long experience of walking and flying harnesses, especially competition ones. The STRIKE 2 is derived from our STRIKE X Alps 2019 and it takes on the main assets of our STRIKE 1.
Brand: Advance
Advance Weightless - Ultra Light Harness - Cross Country
Ultra-light cross-country harness. Inflatable daggerboard for greater finesse and stability. Comfort close to lightness.
Reference: ADVLIGHTNESS3
Brand: Advance
Advance Lightness 4
The LIGHTNESS series is known for its high level of comfort, making it popular with many cross-country riders. For the new LIGHTNESS 4, Advance has worked on improving the seat geometry using 3D body scanners to further increase comfort. The new visual design, including the rear spoiler, completes the sporty look.redesigned seat shellmaximum comfortnew...
Reference: ADVIMP4
Brand: Advance
Advance Impress 4 - Harness Cocon - XC & Competition
Accessible seat The IMPRESS 4 is the first full-fledged cross-country harness with an aerodynamically optimized rear spoiler that can fit into any paraglider backpack. A premium product that is more comfortable and more sophisticated than ever before - designed for the recreational cross-country rider to the distance champion and the competition rider.
Brand: Nervures
Nervures Morea 2 -
Lightweight and compact glider. ideal for the first 100 flights. Perfect with a reversible harness.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Eona 4
Reference: ADVPI3
Brand: Advance
Advance Pi3 - Paraglider EN B Light - Hike & Fly
Versatility and freedom For years, the PI series has offered a remarkable all-round Hike & Fly package in terms of lightness combined with excellent performance and a high fun factor. The third generation places even greater emphasis on the original motto of this product, "versatility and lightness": the PI 3 comes in two additional sizes, 21 and 25,...
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Birdy - EN A paraglider - Top of the range
THE SWISS KNIFE MADE IN SUPAIR A versatile, fun and safe wing EN A+ paraglider for autonomous pilots. A top-of-the-range EN A, stretched for its class. Efficient and safe.
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air Leaf 3 - Paragliding EN B - Progression
New design, new design, new behavior. The second wing in a pilot's life. Now at the level of the biggest brands. Special price for rid'air customers connected to their account.
Reference: ADVEPSI9
Brand: Advance
Advance Epsilon DLS - Demo - 2 flights - Paraglider EN B - Progression
The joy of flying There is nothing special to do to give the taste of paragliding to a simple earthling fan of flight. What is special is to offer him positive experiences and high feelings of well-being, which allow him to practice this sport for many years after obtaining the pilot's license. And that's exactly what our new EPSILON series does. Supplied...
Reference: ADVEPSI9
Brand: Advance
Advance Epsilon DLS - Paraglider EN B - Progression
The joy of flying There is nothing special to do to give the taste of paragliding to a simple earthling fan of flight. What is special is to offer him positive experiences and high feelings of well-being, which allow him to practice this sport for many years after obtaining the pilot's license. And that's exactly what our new EPSILON series does. Supplied...
Brand: Advance
Advance Iota DLS - Demo wing - like new - Paraglider EN B+ - Cross Country
The IOTA 3 becomes the IOTA DLS. We took advantage of this period to improve our top class B wing, which was already well developed in terms of performance and handling. We have made it significantly lighter and also taken it to a higher level. Welcome to IOTA DLS. DLS stands for DURABLE LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURE and marks the start of a new development...
Reference: SUP-STEPX
Brand: Sup'Air
Sup'Air - Step X - EN-B Paragliding - Cross Country
Both light and robust, the STEP more efficient sails with excellent durability. The wing is positioned at the perfect balance between lightness, durability and performance to delight pilots looking for a wing designed for cross-country and comfortable for use walk and fly. Weight: from 3.8 kg
Reference: ADVBIBETA6
Brand: Advance
Advance Bibeta 6 - Paraglider EN B - Tandem
More fun at work Flying should be fun. If you do 10 flights a day as a professional tandem pilot - when your priorities are between efficiency, economy and passenger safety, flying is often hard work. For the BIBETA 6 we have strived to achieve the ambitious goal of bringing together the best of current two-seater sails in one and the same product,...
Brand: Advance
Advance Iota DLS - Paraglider EN B+ - Cross Country
The IOTA 3 becomes the IOTA DLS. We took advantage of this period to improve our top class B wing, which was already well developed in terms of performance and handling. We have made it significantly lighter and also taken it to a higher level. Welcome to IOTA DLS. DLS stands for DURABLE LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURE and marks the start of a new development...
Brand: Advance
Advance PiBi - Tandem Paraglider
Ultra-light two-seater for hiking and travelling. Efficient and easy. The ideal ally for your adventures!
Reference: ADVETHETA
Brand: Advance
Advance Theta ULS
The joy of flying There is nothing special to do to give the taste of paragliding to a simple earthling fan of flight. What is special is to offer him positive experiences and high feelings of well-being, which allow him to practice this sport for many years after obtaining the pilot's license. And that's exactly what our new EPSILON series does. Supplied...
Brand: Advance
Advance - Omega ULS - Paragliding EN/LTF D - Cross country
Ultra light and ultra ambitious: this is our new two racing lines. It has been designed for experienced pilots who want to achieve ambitious cross-country and competition goals as well as new challenges. The OMEGA ULS is now available in 4 sizes and convinces our X-Alps athletes with its lighter and more direct handling, outstanding flight performance and...
Brand: Advance
Advance Sigma DLS
Ambitious Cross Country XC Sports Class Paraglider Cross Country made fun! The new SIGMA DLS promises a performance boost and plenty of fun while thermalling thanks to its forgiving flight characteristics. The redesigned internal structure not only makes this cross-country sportster more powerful but also lighter. This is achieved with mini ribs...