Stubai Cup 2024: Niviuk designer Guillem Batlle goes in deep on Orikami

The Niviuk team had lots of gliders available to test at the Stubai Cup 2024 and also presented the Target, a new EN A glider designed exclusively for Accuracy. However, it was their new back protection material that caught the most interest. Designed for high-end harnesses, Orikami is a specialist low-profile (ie thin) honeycomb-style back protection material designed by Niviuk specially for paragliding. It’s in use in Niviuk’s Drifter 2 harness, and will be patented.
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[@5ureS2K]

That guy taking a leak in the background 😂

[@georgebuchholz2755]

Great interview from both sides!

[@xcmag]

Thanks George!

[@millyboarder]

Really informative!! Looks like a great addition to the sport

[@TheNoar12]

What models are using plastic deformation? I have never seen any persistent deformation on my foam protection from advance or supair

[@MrPstummer]

Koroyd-based protectors deform persistently for instance.

[@safranpollen]

Lets hope that is not the next big .maldevelopment like the Koroyd protecor 🙏✌️😉