What is Speedflying / Speedriding?

     
Speedflying, a new flying concept
Speedflying is flying fast downhill.
The concept has evolved from speedriding, the fast mountain descent under a speedglider launched on skis. For the past few years, Gin Gliders has been the leading innovator in speedriding. Now comes the first Gin Gliders speedglider launchable by foot: the Bobcat.
  Speedgliders, a new concept in wing design
Speedriding and speedflying are both based on a new design concept developed by Gin Gliders.

Speedgliders are not scaled-down, mini-paragliders, like our "Yeti 19" paraglider. Speedgliders are adapted to fly with a low glide ratio, stability and speed.

  There are 5 important elements in speedglider design:

> Pitch stability
> Angle of attack control
> Variable glide ratio
> Wide speed range control
> Compact shape

These 5 elements enable the adaption of speedgliders to their specific uses, and the safe practice of speedriding and speedflying.

Let’s play in the air...

There is a flying machine to suit every taste: paragliders, mini-paragliders and now, speedgliders…
 
 
 
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