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YOUR XXLITE
The XXLite is one of the most unique paragliders to ever be put
into production. This modern single-surface design is the absolute
ultimate in ultra-lightweight flight and at 1.2 Kgs for the 16 size it
is probably the lightest aircraft in existence. It is a special wing for
special pilots who have the skill and experience to pilot it.
With the entire canopy open to the relative airflow and approximately
5kg of air missing from "inside" the wing, the XXLite is more than
80% lighter while flying than a normal paraglider of the same size.
This means that the pilot will experience more of the air than ever
thought possible, as it has so much less inertia as it moves through
variations in the air mass. The feeling of the XXLite in flight is totally
unfiltered and may be disconcerting to pilots without the necessary
experience.
When flying the XXLite, it is important to realize that its movements
and feedback are a natural result of physics. Without the weight of
a volume of air inside the wing, the airfoil is highly affected by every
movement it encounters in the atmosphere, but this does not make
the wing inherently unstable. Due to the wing's lack of inertia, it also
has far less of a tendency to overshoot, and this reduced amplitude
is a positive characteristic in turbulence. This heightened "sensitiv-
ity" should not be understated, and it is important that pilots who
choose to fly the XXLite are capable of appreciating the feedback
that this wing will provide, and also of evaluating the conditions that
are appropriate for flying it.
The pure glide performance of the XXLite is comparable to an Ul-
tralite of the same size, but the trim speed is significantly slower
and it does not have an accelerator system. Therefore, pilots must
anticipate this lack of available speed when choosing conditions to
fly in. The slower trim speed means that you will spend more time in
a headwind or turbulent area, and your glide will be proportionately
affected.
The XXLite has an EN load test certificate but has no flight certifica-
tion, it is recommended for experienced pilots who are looking to add
a special second (or third) wing to their quiver.
Brake Lines
The brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing. DO NOT
adjust the brake line lengths in any way.
IMPORTANT: In the unlikely event of a brake line snapping
in flight, or a handle becoming detached, the glider can be
flown by gently pulling the rear risers (B-risers) for direc-
tional control.
Risers
The XXLite uses Amsteel Dyneema risers that are light
and practical, they feature Link Lite connectors that replace metal
maillons for further weight savings.
Harness
The chest strap should be set betwen 42 and 46 cms (between the
risers) for both sizes.
Total Weight in flight
Each XXLite has been designed with a defined weight range. We rec-
ommend that you respect these weight ranges.
XXLite 16 = 65-95kgs
XXLite 19 = 85-115kgs
Rucksack
The new rucksack has been especially designed to compliment the XX-
Lite, it is both light weight and comfortable.
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