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With respect to pilot requirements, I think AR plays a bigger role than the choice between 2 or 3 liner. And let`s be honest! No matter how active we are, as we get older reflexes strength and G force-resistance diminishes. Being a seasoned (70 yrs) pilot I have taken this into account and stepped down from AR 7 to 6,5. My current wing is a Niviuk Artik R. And in, say 5-10 years, I might reduce my AR even more!
I've heard of D/ C pilots going to high B's because they increasingly provide excellent performance while also being "easier" to fly. Do you see difference performance wise between high B's and what you're used to?
@@hekikuu I would not know, have not flown B's since 1990! Nevertheless, the difference in performance will of course be most decisive flying in a headwind. Your kind of flying ( XC or local) should decide which wing is best suited for you. Provided you have the skills to fly it!
Noted on the Codex review request. 📝 We've tested the Codex quite a bit already, in both the UK and Colombia, and hope to get a review of it out sometime... 🤞
I fly a high aspect Peak 3 at the dunes, But fly a lower aspect High B Nyos on the winch and mountains. So it depends on the place i fly. I would never consider flying my Peak in thermal air or even on a winch in "laminar" conditions. Cause when it does go wrong, It might be too hot to handle.
This is an interesting topic, I went from a "high B" (5.7 AR) to a "Low-C" (6.0 AR) and found a massive increase in pilot demand and active flying, the C felt like a BIG jump from High B to C. Then I flew the SOL LT1 with 6.25 AR, I was expecting a big increase in how dynamic the glider would feel, especially being a 2-liner. It's easier to fly than the 5.7 AR B glider.
Hi. Great video. I noticed that the AR of the new bunch of C 2 liners are relatively low. Lower than many classic 3 line C wings. So I wonder if these 2 line C wings are better or worse performing?
It is always a compromise between performance, handling and safety. By going from 3 lines to 2 lines you remove some line drag. Nobody would buy new 2 liner C wings if they were not faster.
It should be the one with the least aspect ratio but the longest one warns you sooner and allows more active piloting avoiding collapse, the one with the least aspect ratio by damping the turbulence does not warn you and you only realize when the collapse arrives, yes, it opens quickly You just raise your hands, my experience in my two wings, one of AR 7.6 and another of AR 6.9, taking off at 3000 meters above sea level and on the Equatorial line, greetings
🔥This is an updated version with corrected AR formula! 😍 Thanks to one of our spotters! 🙏
💬What do you want to see next? Apart from some really cool gear reviews that are coming soon! 😍Maybe video about wing load? Comment below!
✅ Check out our FREE Paragliding Knowledge Base on Flybubble website! 😎
Really good clear and simple explanation! One of the most important characteristic of a paraglider! Great job! 🍻
AR explained - brilliant Carlo!
With respect to pilot requirements, I think AR plays a bigger role than the choice between 2 or 3 liner. And let`s be honest! No matter how active we are, as we get older reflexes strength and G force-resistance diminishes. Being a seasoned (70 yrs) pilot I have taken this into account and stepped down from AR 7 to 6,5.
My current wing is a Niviuk Artik R. And in, say 5-10 years, I might reduce my AR even more!
I've heard of D/ C pilots going to high B's because they increasingly provide excellent performance while also being "easier" to fly. Do you see difference performance wise between high B's and what you're used to?
@@hekikuu I would not know, have not flown B's since 1990! Nevertheless, the difference in performance will of course be most decisive flying in a headwind. Your kind of flying ( XC or local) should decide which wing is best suited for you. Provided you have the skills to fly it!
Nice video! I always like to see educational content from you. Great presentation. If you ask me what is next... I am waiting for Codex review haha
Hey, glad you like the video and our educational content! 😊
Noted on the Codex review request. 📝 We've tested the Codex quite a bit already, in both the UK and Colombia, and hope to get a review of it out sometime... 🤞
Nice video and great explanation about AR. Congrats!
Glad you enjoyed it
6.7 - 6.95 is the golden spot! 🤙
I fly a high aspect Peak 3 at the dunes, But fly a lower aspect High B Nyos on the winch and mountains. So it depends on the place i fly. I would never consider flying my Peak in thermal air or even on a winch in "laminar" conditions. Cause when it does go wrong, It might be too hot to handle.
This is an interesting topic, I went from a "high B" (5.7 AR) to a "Low-C" (6.0 AR) and found a massive increase in pilot demand and active flying, the C felt like a BIG jump from High B to C. Then I flew the SOL LT1 with 6.25 AR, I was expecting a big increase in how dynamic the glider would feel, especially being a 2-liner. It's easier to fly than the 5.7 AR B glider.
Excellent video...!!! maybe something close to 6!!😅
Which one will get higher faster ? And which one gives more lift?
a lower AR will take more lift from a thermal. Which is also better for new pilots as they'll probably have more trouble thermalling.
@@Baldur825 thank you so much for your answer
Muito bom 👍 👍 👍
a average between 4-4,5 ist my favourite
Hi. Great video. I noticed that the AR of the new bunch of C 2 liners are relatively low. Lower than many classic 3 line C wings. So I wonder if these 2 line C wings are better or worse performing?
It is always a compromise between performance, handling and safety. By going from 3 lines to 2 lines you remove some line drag. Nobody would buy new 2 liner C wings if they were not faster.
It should be the one with the least aspect ratio but the longest one warns you sooner and allows more active piloting avoiding collapse, the one with the least aspect ratio by damping the turbulence does not warn you and you only realize when the collapse arrives, yes, it opens quickly You just raise your hands, my experience in my two wings, one of AR 7.6 and another of AR 6.9, taking off at 3000 meters above sea level and on the Equatorial line, greetings
I prefer Some thing in between
Why arent" Battons "used in paragliders?
Well, actually they do have rods. 🤓