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GIN Calypso S,   75-100   The Calypso is GIN light and low EN-B glider. I flew it at 93 all up, and here are a few words about it. The light cloth, risers, and overall construction is well made. Nice work on the inner construction, to minimize the use of rods for compact packing.  The inflation of the Calypso couldn’t be easier! …If you run hands in the pocket, the Calypso will rise swiftly above your head.   In the air, the brakes travel are moderate to long, with a very nice coordinated and soft to quite a good responsive turning behavior. The climb rate seems really good in soft conditions. The comfort rate is high as all low B’s and offers more quality time in thermals, as it is intended for pilots to enjoy flying as a priority.   I’m not going to speak about gliding performance for any low B…as all those gliders in 2021 have a decent glide ratio, and the more tricky and headwind conditions, the more they will lack to dig through and be efficient like the hi...

This is my first Little cloud glider. I flew one time an MK2 from a friend, and I appreciated the handling and the swift response.   Now for soaring and playing on our beach cliffs, I had an Axesse Zunzun, 21   which I had a really nice quality time on that glider when the wind was 35 km's max!   As the Puffin came out and lIttle cloud specifically made it for high wind soaring and playing on the dunes, I was excited to get one.   And there it is. With a very light harness and my all-up weight of 80, I purchased the Puffin 16.   The Puffin has a shark-nosed three risers with trims. My first encounter with the Puffin 16 happened on a day with a wind over 40 km/h.   I was a bit very focused on what to expect, and wanted to try it with a little less wind…but the glider was here, and the wind was strong.   Over the years, it happens that when exchanging wings so quickly for testing, I developed an ability to quickly assimilate the newcomer. But the Puffin ...

Ok…Let’s begin with:   I’m very happy and content to have flown that glider. Bye   For the readers who want a swift and direct-to-point conclusion!   😆 Details: The R-Light S is the light version of the Rook 3. The same everything besides the light fabric used. Now it can be folded smaller and for sure, lighter to carry.   Launching:   The small openings on the leading edge require a slight wind to fill the R-Light properly. With the light fabric, it feels lighter when pulling the A’s but still needs a steady and patient pull to fill it. It is slightly better to fill than the Rook 3, but little patience is needed in nil wind.   In 10 km/h wind, it is easier to fill it. Some B’s like the Base 2 for example fill faster, but this is definitely not an issue for any high B pilot. Just to be precise about it. In nil wind, I was able to launch in a 10-meter take-off, before the cliff. Others B’s in 5-7 m.   I flew the R-Light S at 84, 85 all up, and that was...

NEARBIRDS   VIBE - M   Finally my first Nearbirds harness!   The Vibe is Nearbirds relatively moderate light harness     https://harnesses-nearbirds.com/paragliding-harnesses/xc/vibe/ I flew the L size, with an M pod. My height is 1.81cm and 73 kg. It fits perfectly.   At first look, the materials used are tough and look like a high-end product! The construction is very neat! I was surprised by the very well-constructed harness!   Lots of adjustments on the Vibe! Immense adjustments I would say! 5 straps from each side to ensure that your body fits perfectly. Everything was thought of on this harness. It feels like the designer is really out of this world or should I say into the harness world!   This harness looks and feels like no other harness. The design and love of perfection were deeply incarnated into that harness. From the easy reach, side zipper for water release, water ballast, anti-G, perfected adjustment little detail…etc…   It st...