3-to-1 technology
In the Hike&Cruise construction, we used our innovative 3-to-1 technology, thanks to which we obtained a paraglider weighing 2.56 kg with 63* cells and an aspect ratio of 5.6. The specificity of the 3-to-1 technology allowed to obtain a high level of safety (EN A/B), thanks to which the world of XC and bivouac flights opened up to intermediate recreational pilots.

The idea behind the 3-to-1 technology is to improve the air flow in the upper zones of the canopy that are most crucial for generating lift, while maintaining a low weight. For this purpose, the number of cells on the upper surface of the wing was increased, with simultaneous reduction on the lower surface.

In order to connect the two surfaces of the canopy with a different number of cells, a special system of internal reinforcements has been designed, based on diagonal supports and a reduced number of ribs (as compared to the classic double-skin paraglider). As a whole, the system relies on a complex and visually attractive set of internal structures.

During development and testing years, it was found that in addition to achieving the original design goals, the specific stress distribution for a canopy built in the 3-to-1 system has a significant impact on the paraglider’s unique flight characteristics and its increased safety.

Wing behavior
Flying on Hike&Cruise offers a completely new feeling and can surprise even the most experienced pilots with its uniqueness.
The paraglider is characterized by a really wide speed range, mainly due to the significant reduction of the stall speed. Despite the long brake travel, the control of the wing is very precise and agile both in the entire speed range, especially at low speeds, and along all take-off weight range (especially at lower weights).
The ability to make tight turns at low speed allows for easy thermalling even in very tight cores, which translates into the paraglider’s incredible ability to gain height.
The wing reacts very well to correcting the direction with the rear risers, so we decided to fix the steering bars on the C risers.
Feeling of a high level of security during the flight.
The canopy is extremely resistant to collapses and reacts to them immediately. The wing is also characterized by an efficient auto-stabilization. It quickly returns over the pilot’s head and has no tendency to overshoot.
Accessories
Meticulously finished risers made of 7 millimeter webbing of durable TECHNORA fibres. They are equipped, among others, with Ronstan pulleys, a separate Big Ears lines and steering bars on the C risers. These bars allow for effective corrections of the flight direction and easier deflation of the canopy in strong winds at take-off or after landing. They can also be used as a support for the hands during long transitions.
The risers are connected to the lines by soft-links. This solution significantly reduces the weight of the risers, and at the same time provides greater strength than their steel counterparts.
Carefully crafted steering handles with press-studs and bracing for more precise control.
CP – Catch Pins: Four loops sewn to the upper surface of the canopy on the leading edge allow it to be attached to the ground with the pins supplied, in order to fix the canopy in place when launching on steep slopes or snow.
NFC – Near Field Communication chip on board: The paraglider has a chip installed under the wing sticker, thanks to which you will get immediate access to our system with an NFC-enabled phone. You will find there all data of your paraglider model, warranty conditions, user manuals, current documentation and service notes, and you will also be able to use the function of notifying about the loss, theft or finding of equipment of another owner.

The unsheathed lines are colored, making them more visible on different surfaces.

Certification and purpose
Hike&Cruise is EN B certified, with EN A for size 25. However, this paraglider is not intended neither for novice pilots nor training. The wing is dedicated to Hike&Fly and this discipline itself requires more experience and skills from the pilot. The handling of the Hike&Cruise also requires more care due to the use of lightweight materials, thin straps and lines in its construction.

Construction solutions
3-1 – 3 to1 Pannel
3 to1 Pannel: partially integrated panels for weight optimization and better landing.

APC – Auto Pitch Control
Auto Pitch Control – the wing stays over your head without pilot control (during launch and flight).

NP – Napy
Metal clasps for attaching the brakes to the risers.

SS – Speed System
A system of lines and pulleys sewn to the appropriate straps, connected to the bar hanging under the harness. It enables smooth adjustment of the angle of attack during the flight.

FET – Flexi Edge Technology
The leading edge is closed to the airflow, and its precise shape is kept with laminated cloth reinforcements, incorporating synthetic rods. The rods make the leading edge stiffer and smoother, bringing improvements in many areas – from easier inflation, through stiffening the canopy in flight to improved general airflow.

ACS – Auto Cleaning Slots
Dedicated slots automatically removing dirt from the wing tips.

MR – Mini-Ribs
Mini ribs speak for themselves – they are additionally introduced in the trailing edge between main ribs. Their task is to decrease ballooning (expanding and deformation of the cells) in this vital area af the aerofoil.

Keeping the rear part in shape reduces the drag induced behind trailing edge, thus improving general airflow and increasing airspeed.

ELR – Easy Launch Riser
Split ‘A’ riser makes for easier launch and ‘big ears’.

CSG – Canopy Shape Guard
CSG – Canopy Shape Guard – is our unique system controlling canopy coherence. It is because of this system that our wings are equally tensioned, smooth, stable and… simply remarkable.

LR – Laser Technology
Capabilities of the laser cutter allow for serial cutting of complicated shape narrow elements in large numbers, their optimal placing in relation to structure of the textile and highest possible precision of cut.