News from Thermikmesse 2018 - Stuttgart

Advance :

Recently released high EN-B Iota 2 and the very nice new reversible harness Progress 3.

Gin Gliders :

Three new wings expected

Yeti 5, the EN-D GTO 3 and a 2nd edition of the EN-B Gin Atlas. New version Competition harness Genie Race 4. F

Features: A thin (only 9 cm), but very stable protector with KoroydTechnology, a retractable windshield.

Competition harness Gin Genie Race 4 // Source: Facebook, Marko Kolonjak

For Hike and Fly enthusiasts the harness Yeti convertible 2 .

Airdesign: Eazy 2 is a new EN-A, school wing.

Gradient : The EN-B Golden5

Independence :

The first training suitable single-skin (DE-A) Grasshopper. Only 3 kg,

New Pioneer 3 EN. Steerable Rogallo type Rescue: the Trigon,

After throwing it first pre-slows and does not build up speed. The control has to be activated..

Naviter : GPS Vario Hyper is the one-third smaller, but in some cases even more potent than it’s brother.

Oudie. This is an adapted version of the on paragliding GPS logger Nano LX 4 of Avionics which was originally developed for glider pilots. Outstanding features are lightweight, one by a back mirror in the sun very well readable color display (transflective) and an operation with keys and swipe gestures. The battery life should be at brightest display setting about 15 hours. As a pure logger with display off used to be possible over 40 hours of tracking.

Niviuk : The EN-A Koyot 3 is now available in a lightweight variant as Koyot 3P . For Hike and Fly and travel thought the lightweight reversible harness is Roamer 2 .

Nova :

Low-B Ion 5

Mountain glider Ibex 4

EN-A prion 4.

Skywalk :

New Cult Harness

Range X-Alps 2. Skyman:

EN-A Rock 2 as the successor of The Rock.

From single-skin Sir Edmund there is a tandem in two versions. The Sir Edmund 31 light to weigh only 2.61 kg. The Sir Edmund 31 Pro brings 200 grams on the scales. For this he has covered linen and framed profile ribs. The screen will show a surprisingly good flare behavior for a single-skin on landing by using the trimmer. "Skyman" Mark Gründhammer still is working on another single-skin models with more power (greater stretch, less linen). Swing:

The High-B Nyos is now available as a new development with RAST system under the name RS Nyos.

Woody Valley :

New GTO light harness

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Naviter :

GPS Vario Hyper is the one-third smaller, but in some cases even more potent than it’s brother.

Oudie. This is an adapted version of the on paragliding GPS logger Nano LX 4 of Avionics which was originally developed for glider pilots. Outstanding features are lightweight, one by a back mirror in the sun very well readable color display (transflective) and an operation with keys and swipe gestures. The battery life should be at brightest display setting about 15 hours. As a pure logger with display off used to be possible over 40 hours of tracking.