Hang Gliding and Paragliding Volume 44 / Issue 1: January 2014 | Page 10

PILOT BRIEFINGS

The wasp by bruce goldsmith

konvers: NIVIUK'S REVERSIBLE

SKYWALK MASALA2 ULTRA-LIGHT

Bruce Goldsmith Design (BGD) claims

This Konvers is the new hike-and-fly

Skywalk announced the release of the

that this EN-B wing is a great first

harness from Niviuk. This reversible

MASALA2, their new ultra-light all-pur-

glider, but also has the performance

harness/rucksack setup weighs 3.6kg.

pose wing. Skywalk states that the EN-A

to satisfy recreational pilots look-

Niviuk has upgraded the speed system

certified mountain glider suits beginner

ing for performance with security.

using Harken lightweight pulleys to alle-

pilots as well as experienced hike-and-

Goldsmith postulates that the Cord

viate high bar pressure. An optional pod

fly adventurers. They also claim that

Cut Billows on the leading edge of

attachment is available. Niviuk has cre-

starting from only 2.7kg, the combina-

this wing reduces fabric ripples, thus

ated a video instruction manual located

tion of latest technologies and light

creating a very clean profile shape

at http://vimeo.com/74112201. Contact

but still durable fabrics ensures that

that improves rib stability. Motor

Eagle Paragliding for more information,

the pilot will be able to enjoy the agile

risers are also available for the Wasp.

http://eagleparagliding.com, or 805-

handling of the ultra-light MASALA2 in

Contact Eagle Paragliding for more

968-0980.

every situation. 

information: http://eagleparagliding.

The MASALA2 will be available in

com, or 805-968-0980.

two colors (lime and orange) and four
sizes (XXS, XS, S, M) accommodating
from 55kg to 110kg takeoff weight.
More at www.skywalk.info.

MANTRA M6 CERTIFIED IN MS
Ozone wants to take the performance three-line concept to its absolute maximum. The M6 is an evolution of the LM5, which swept the top five spots of the
2013 X-Alps race and saw Chrigel into goal in record time. They claim to have
taken the best of the LM5, and added extra performance without weight restrictions for X-Alps teams.
The M6 has 66 cells, a flat AR of 6.92, 23% line-drag reduction from the M4,
and the Ozone Shark Nose technology. MS size is now available to order from
your local Ozone dealer. Check out www.flyozone.com for more details and
specifications.

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