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| Glider | Weight Range | DHV Rating | Max Speed (accell) | Cost inc. VAT |
| Bright III 24 | 60-80kg | 1 | 47 kph | £2200 |
| Bright III 26 | 75-95kg | 1 | 47 kph | £2200 |
| Bright III 28 | 90-110kg | 1 | 47 kph | £2200 |
| Bright III 30 | 100-130kg | 1 | 47 kph | £2200 |
Gradient Golden II DHV 1/2
The Star of Sports Class
Paragliding at its best captures the true spirit of freedom and adventure. To enjoy the thrills, you need a paraglider that not only offers top performance but also security which can be relied on in all flying situations.
Through the use of v-rib technology along with careful attention to sail-tension-balance the Golden II is both light and strong. The line concept with progressive diameters reduces both weight and drag and helps to reduce tangles on launch. An easy launch character complements the feeling of progressive and communicative handling in the air. The control forces required are light and precise at normal flying speeds and increase strongly towards the stall point. Golden II has a high passive safety margin with excellent manoeuverability and very good speed for a DHV1-2 type glider. Apart from being comfortable in lively conditions Golden II also maintains its performance and feeling in weaker conditions - a feature so important to getting the most out of your flying.
With the Golden II, Gradient went all out to design a glider which was a delight to fly as well as having the performance and security for long XCs, even in strong conditions. Advanced design with Partial V-rib technology Very clear layout Line concept with progressive diameters Easy ground handling and launching Precise and progressive handling Very high passive safety Excellent glide ratio High speed range Upper and bottom sail made with water-repellent fabric DHV 1-2 certification in all sizes
| Glider | Weight Range | DHV Rating | Max Speed (accell) | Cost inc. VAT |
| Golden 22 | 60-75kg | 1-2 | 50+ kph | £2400 |
| Golden 24 | 70-90kg | 1-2 | 50+ kph | £2400 |
| Golden 26 | 80-100kg | 1-2 | 50+ kph | £2400 |
| Golden 28 | 90-115kg | 1-2 | 50+ kph | £2400 |
| Golden 30 | 105-130kg | 1-2 | 50+ kph | £2400 |
Gradient Montana - LTF 1-2, EN B
Lightweight / Mountain Glider
If you are interested in adventure paragliding or are a convert to a minimalist approach to enjoying your flying, take a look at the new Montana from Gradient.
The first thing to say about the Montana is it is NOT a standard-glider-made-iight. Montana is designed from scratch for adventure. The success of the Delite, which was based on a light version of the original Golden and the growing interest in light and adventure/travel paragliders led Gradient to decide to make an adventure/travel glider in its own right. This is an unusual move, generally manufacturers simply offer a light weight version of one of their standard wings.
New airofoil, line plan and riser set define the Montana as a new design especially for adventure-travel, vol-bivouac or normal flight with the convenience of a low weight and volume pack size.
The Montana has already received a brilliant review by the German magazine Gleitschirm and we agree with what they find! Montana as well as being light to carry and able to pack into a small volume also delivers handling to please the most experienced pilots. There is a good feeling of speed even at trim and the turns are crisp and easy to make dynamic. Security is high and Montana is especially good on speed bar for this class of paraglider. The sporty feel has pleased pilots doing a lot of windy ridge soaring too as the easy launch and dependable behavior on speed bar is confidence inspiring.
Special sail and line materials were chosen for their light weight and durability and a new riser set also brings down the weight.
| Glider | Weight Range | Rating | Max Speed (accell) | Cost inc. VAT |
| Montana 22 | 58-70kg | tba | 48+ kph | £2400 |
| Montana 24 | 65-80kg | LTF 1-2 EN B | 48+ kph | £2400 |
| Montana 26 | 75-95kg | LTF 1-2 EN B | 48+ kph | £2400 |
| Montana 28 | 90-110kg | LTF 1-2 EN B | 48+ kph | £2400 |
| Montana 30 | 105-125kg | tba | 48+ kph | £2400 |
Ozone Gliders
No longer the new kid on the
block, Ozone make world-class kit
Ozone Mojo 3
- DHV 1
The very best you can get in the DHV-1 category?
During its three year career, the original Mojo set an astonishingly high standard for DHV 1 wings. The Mojo was well rounded enough to be safe as a first glider, yet with enough handling and performance for 100km XC flights.
The Mojo 3 fits into the same category and has similar characteristics to the first Mojo, but with a few important differences. The primary improvement of the Mojo2 is the increased progressiveness of the brake travel and the roll reduction. These two factors have increased the precision of the handling and the comfort in flight, which are highly important factors for overall glider performance. The glide and speed has been improved through more advanced profiling, although the overall passive safety remains uncompromised and solid enough for any new pilot or for pilots for whom passive safety is paramount.
The new Mojo 3 is constructed from 45gm2 Porcher Sport Skytex cloth, which has proven to be a durable and reliable material with unparalleled longevity.
| Glider | Weight Range | DHV Rating | Cost inc. VAT |
| Mojo 3 XS | 55-70kg | 1 | £2200 |
| Mojo 3 S | 65-85kg | 1 | £2200 |
| Mojo 3 M | 80-100kg | 1 | £2200 |
| Mojo 3 L | 95-115kg | 1 | £2200 |
| Mojo 3 XL | 110-135kg | 1 | £2200 |
Ozone Buzz Z DHV 1-2
A solid intermediate DHV 1-2 paraglider
The
new Buzz Z
offers advanced profiling for efficient glide performance in active air.
Light and clean sail design for easy launching and in-flight agility.
Balanced sail tension for stability in active air and moderated glider feedback.
6 sizes ensure you have a wing that is "tailored" to your weight.
Stability and comfort in active air is what sets the BUZZ Z apart from the competition, and DHV 1-2 pilots can fly this glider with confidence in a wide variety of conditions. The direct handling and agile turn of the Buzz Z make it an ideal thermalling and XC glider for DHV 1-2 pilots who want to fly XC in real XC conditions, with comfort and confidence in their wing.
| Glider | Weight Range | DHV Rating | Cost inc. VAT |
| Buzz Z XS | 55-70kg | 1-2 | £2499 |
| Buzz Z S | 65-85kg | 1-2 | £2499 |
| Buzz Z MS | 75-95kg | 1-2 | £2499 |
| Buzz Z ML | 85-105kg | 1-2 | £2499 |
| Buzz Z L | 95-115kg | 1-2 | £2499 |
| Buzz Z XL | 110-130kg | 1-2 | £2499 |
Ozone Rush 2 DHV 1-2
The Rush was created for the performance pilot who needs DHV 1-2 security. With a higher aspect ratio and more cells, the Rush is closer to a DHV2 in performance while remaining well within the boundaries of the DHV 1-2 class. It features sportier, more dynamic handling than the Buzz, along with a higher speed range.
The Rush is Cross Country Performance with safety and stability. It is a top-end DHV 1-2 with all of the ingredients for long flights; all it needs is a pilot to lead the way. The Rush’s launch characteristics are benign for a wing with such performance and dynamic character, and pilots will find that the inflation is simple to control even in higher winds. The wing likes to bite into thermals and the handling is direct and well coordinated, which makes coring even the tightest or most disorganized lift a pleasure. Feedback is transmitted to the pilot in comfortable amounts, and it is feedback that the pilot can understand and use, not just turbulence or noise.
The Rush is for the adventurous, experienced DHV 1-2 pilot. It is a glider that has all of the performance needed for long Cross Country flights, including a wide speed range and an efficient glide on speed bar. The Rush may be less suitable for pilots who do not fly very often, or who have less experience.
| Glider | Weight Range | DHV Rating | Cost inc. VAT |
| Rush 2 XS | 55-70kg | 1-2 | £2699 |
| Rush 2 S | 70-90kg | 1-2 | £2699 |
| Rush 2 M | 85-105kg | 1-2 | £2699 |
| Rush 2 L | 100-120kg | 1-2 | £2699 |
| Rush 2 XL | 115-135kg | 1-2 | £2699 |
Gin Gliders
Don't follow the crowd - fly Gin!
Gin Bolero III
DHV 1 / EN B
The DHV 1 glider from Gin, the Bolero III, is an easy to fly wing in which the principal design consideration was to give pilots a glider which is easy to fly, comfortable and of course, extremely safe. Gin dedicated one and a half years to developing this amazing wing; hundreds of hours were flown on prototypes until it was absolutely right, as imagined by Gin Seuk Song, the veteran designer and founder of Gin gliders.
Gin's Pitch Control System and Keel System - unique acceleration system for increased feedback
an easy take off with light inflation a flat turn with an outstanding sink rate more precision in turns and a more 'compact' feeling wing more efficient in thermals the canopy has been cut for a precise profile 3 main A lines E85A Porcher New Skytex fabric, offering high performance and durability, and reduced fabric weight, improved launch, security and re-inflation water-based and environmentally friendly coating PARAMOTOR DULV RATED
| Glider | Weight Range | DHV Rating | EN | DULV Motor Rating | Cost inc. VAT |
| Bolero III XS | 55-75kg | 1 | standard | - | £2299 |
| Bolero III S | 70-90kg | 1 | standard | DULV 110kg | £2299 |
| Bolero III M | 85-105kg | 1 | standard | DULV 130kg | £2299 |
| Bolero III L | 100-120kg | 1 | standard | DULV 150kg | £2299 |
| Bolero III XL | 115-140kg | 1 | standard | - | £2349 |
Gin Yeti
DHV 1
Ultra-LIghtweight Paraglider
Over the past few years a demand has grown for an utra-light
or mountain glider : the Yeti is the DHV 1 answer!
The R&D Team developed this glider in collaboration with
GIN Team pilots Will Gadd and Stefan Bocks using the Red
Bull Cross-Alps event as a testing ground. With the
experience gained and a nostalgia memory for the
lightweight bags carried in the early days of paragliging,
the team developed a glider weighing less than 4 kg
for their own private use and for a few GIN Team pilots.
Refining and perfecting from this start, concentrating on small details, searching for new materials, developing new assembly techniques for the lines, panels, reinforcements and risers. Testing the strength of each material, and each assembly, making hundreds of flight tests and thousand of load tests, until the goal was reached - a real work of art at just 3.7kg (XS size) ... The Yeti is made by hand, with each unit assembled by one person, and requires many hours in manufacturing.
The Yeti is built using a totally new light fabric from PORCHER, with an environmentally friendly coating (9017 E68A). Lines are heat treated and pre-stretched from LIROS. Risers are constructed from dyneema webbing. All other materials used in the construction; tapes, reinforcements and connectors etc. are chosen to achieve the highest performance to weight ratio possible.
The Yeti is essentially a very lightweight version
of the Bolero Plus. Hence the safety and in flight
behaviour are benign, with a bit more speed and more
dynamic handling than the Bolero Plus. In brief, a really
enjoyable glider to fly - The Bolero Plus has already
gained an excellent reputation one of the best gliders in
its category, and the Yeti retains its superb
characteristics, but its ultra-light weight makes
inflation even better! To enable take off from steep
slopes or snow, attachment points have been added to the
top surface to fix the glider to the ground.
Objective achieved : 5kg, ready to fly...
THE OPTIONAL YETI RUCKSACK ALSO DOUBLES AS A COMBINED
LIGHTWEIGHT MOUNTAIN HARNESS!
| Glider | Weight Range | LTF Rating | EN | Cost inc. VAT |
Cost inc.
VAT with Yeti convertible harness/ rucksack |
| Yeti 22 | 50-65kg | 2 | B | £2299 | £2499 |
| Yeti 24 | 55-75kg | 1 | - | £2299 | £2499 |
| Yeti 26 | 70-90kg | 1 | - | £2299 | £2499 |
| Yeti 28 | 85-105kg | 1 | - | £2299 | £2499 |
| Yeti 31 | 85-110kg | 1 | - | £2299 | £2499 |
Gin Zulu Explorer DHV 1/2
A great paraglider from the Gin stable ... an "off-road" wing
The essential know-how of Gin Gliders is concentrated in the Zulu, and it's made to fly 100%...
A splendid mixture of glide and handling, intended for pilots with modest experience or old thermal hunters who never tire of flight. Designed to cope with different and varying aerological conditions. If you're uncomfortable, you lose confidence easily and with it a loss of motivation which leads you directly to land... To fly 100% in all situations, the Zulu instils trust and comfort and enables you to enjoy your flights. The Zulu incorporates a striking new design feature - the Gin Keel System was developed to enhance directional stability by using a keel pocket with centralized line attachment points. The new system also means more precise piloting with weight shift, increased sensations in thermalling, easy handling without yaw movement, and increased pitch stability and comfort in flight.
The Zulu has DHV 1-2 certification in all 4 sizes, and DULV certification for paramotor use in sizes S, M and L with special trim risers, which can be delivered as an option.
| Glider | Weight Range | LTF/DHV Rating | DULV Motor Rating | Cost inc. VAT |
| Zulu XS | 55-75kg | 1-2 | - | £2699 |
| Zulu S | 70-90kg | 1-2 | DULV 110kg | £2699 |
| Zulu M | 85-105kg | 1-2 | DULV 105kg | £2699 |
| Zulu L | 100-120kg | 1-2 | DULV 125kg | £2699 |
Gin Sprint
High-EndDHV 1-2 / EN B
More than a year in development for Gin and his factory test pilots led to this high performance wing, certified DHV2.
100s of hours in flight and 100s of kilometres of cross country in various countries well known for XC potential: Texas, Mongolia, Switzerland, France, Austria and others well known for their difficult conditions: Japan, Korea, Portugal. The objective for Gin was to create a new high performance wing which is able to swallow the kilometres quickly, safely and easily - a real XC Wing, with competition performance.
easy inflation in all conditions simple to manage during take off in flight the pilot and the Zoom quickly become one from the first turns in thermals, the feel of the glider is easy to understand - how to handle weightshift and brakes to incline the wing for the best efficiency quickly becomes second nature the Zoom boasts the GIN Touch; the trademark of our designer which makes our gliders different
| Glider | Weight Range | DHV Rating | EN | Cost inc. VAT |
| Sprint XS | 55-75kg | 1-2 | B | £2699 |
| Sprint S | 70-90kg | 1-2 | B | £2699 |
| Sprint M | 85-105kg | 1-2 | B | £2699 |
| Sprint L | 100-120kg | 1-2 | B | £2699 |
| Sprint XL | 115-135kg | 1-2 | B | £2699 |
Sky Gliders
A great range of gliders
from the Czech Republic, with something
for everyone and excellent performance
Sky Fides 2 Evolution DHV 1 / cen B
The FIDES 2 Evo is the successor to the incredibly successful FIDES 2. The 2 Evo was redesigned using new, state of art materials, and the glider was certified according to EN 926 certification procedures. 
During development, the team led by Alexandre Paux of Switzerland managed to incorporate outstanding features that were also confirmed by the new EN certification methods… The amazing glider is especially well suited for ambitious intermediate pilots who would like to enjoy maximum passive safety when soaring and thermalling.
The main distinctive features are:
High speed range (22-45 km/h) -
Excellent stability with minimal front and side collapses -
If collapses are experienced, reopening is very smooth.
| Glider | Weight Range | CEN Rating | DHV Rating | Cost inc. VAT |
| Fides 2 Evolution XXS | 45-60kg | B | £2295 | |
| Fides 2 Evolution XS | 56-74kg | B | £2295 | |
| Fides 2 Evolution S | 69-90kg | B | 1 | £2295 |
| Fides 2 Evolution M | 82-105kg | B | 1 | £2295 |
| Fides 2 Evolution L | 100-130kg | B | 1 | £2295 |

Sky Anakis cen B
The new Anakis from Sky - a very safe, easy to fly cen b glder, good for ambitious beginners or safety-conscious intermediate pilots. Only 4.6kg in medium! Great acceleration with supplied speed system, extremely easy take off, even in tricky conditions. The ANAKIS is manufactured from Skytex Evolution fabric, with a higher abrasion protection used on the leading edge.
| Glider | Weight Range | CEN Rating | DHV Rating | Cost inc. VAT |
| Anakis S | 60-80kg | B | £2395 | |
| Anakis M | 75-95kg | B | £2395 | |
| Anakis L | 87-110kg | B | £2395 | |
| Anakis XL | 105-130kg | B | £2395 |

Sky Atis 2
DHV 1-2| Glider | Weight Range | Cen Rating | DHV Rating | Cost inc. VAT |
| Atis 2 S | 60-80kg | B | 1-2 | £2395 |
| Atis 2 M | 75-95kg | B | 1-2 | £2395 |
| Atis 2 L | 87-110kg | B | 1-2 | £2395 |
| Atis 2 XL | 105-130kg | B | 1-2 | £2395 |
this wonderful glider is also available in an "Acrobatic" XS version (load tested only) - call for details
Airwave Gliders
The tradition of free-flight excellence continues ...
Airwave
Gecko DHV 1
Relax and concentrate on the flying...
| Glider Weight Range DHV Rating | Cost inc. VAT |
| Gecko S 65-85kg 1 | £2199 |
| Gecko M 80-100kg 1 | £2199 |
| Gecko L 95-120kg 1 | £2199 |
Airwave Kiss DHV 1-2
A very secure DHV 1-2, suitable as a first glider and for the Club PIlot
| Glider Weight Range DHV Rating | Cost inc. VAT |
| Kiss S 65-85kg 1-2 | £2399 |
| Kiss M 80-105kg 1-2 | £2399 |
| Kiss L 95-120kg 1-2 | £2399 |
Airwave Sport 4 DHV-1/2
Pedigree
Design Background - Outstanding
performance for its class.
The feel -
As soon as you fly the Sport 4 the main thing you feel is safety and stability, with an ability to float to the top of the stack without effort….. Accessible performance.
Sink Rate -
When designing the new Sport 4 we started by asking Sport 1, 2, and 3 pilots what they needed most in the glider. Was it better glide or more speed or more safety or stability. By far what people appreciated in the Sport 3 above all was the ‘easily accessible performance’. Already with the Sport 3’s ‘auto thermalling’ handling we were on the right track. This gave pilots the ability to get a good sink rate out of the glider without working too hard and we have further developed this idea on the Sport 4. This idea of easily accessible performance with an emphasis on sink rate is what we have worked most on in the design of the Sport4.
Roll Stability -
The Sport 4 is an evolution of the Sport 3 in many ways but it also has a lot of new features as well. It has one less cell , 52 instead of 53 cells. The middle cell has been removed to give more feeling of stability though the harness, which is consistent with our CSS design concept that runs thoughtout the range of Airwave gliders, but we have opted for more stability to make the wing more accessible.
3 or 4 rows of lines? -
In recent years there has been a shift from 4 rows of lines to 3 rows of lines in high performance gliders. In fact Airwave was the first brand to certify a 3 line glider with the DHV in the Magic 4. So when we developed the Sport 4 we also investigated the idea of having 3 rows. During the development of the Sport4 we had protos flying with 3 rows as well as 4 rows of lines. Both flew nicely and passed the certification requirements. However the three row glider was not as easy to fly as the four row version. So for the production version of the Sport 4 we have designed the wing with 4 rows of lines in the center of the wing and 3 rows in the tip. Thus enabling us to get the best of both worlds.
The Sport 4 has only 3 risers which enables us to reduce line length even more reducing drag and giving better overall performance.
Hybrid Diagonals -
The Sport 4 is the first of the Sport series of gliders to incorporate hybrid diagonals in the sail. This concept was designed to improve stability at speed as well as low speed performance in my competition glider.
Slightly higher aspect ratio -
The AR of the Sport 4 has been increased from 5.15 on the Sport 2 and 3 to 5.35 on the Sport 4. This is a very modest increase in aspect ratio, and the other features of design of the Sport 4 mean that we can get better stability and safety from this higher aspect ratio than we had on the Sport 3. Enabling us to achieve more performance with better safety.
The Sport 4 is a middle of the range 1-2 rated glider.
| Glider Weight Range - Rating | Cost inc. VAT |
| Sport 4 S 60-85kg ENB - 1-2 | £2699 |
| Sport 4 M 80-105kg ENB - 1-2 | £2699 |
| Sport 4 L 95-120kg ENB - 1-2 | £2699 |
| Sport 4 XL 115-140kg ENB - 1-2 | £2699 |
APEX Also supply gliders from SKYWALK PARAGLIDERS
| MESCAL 2 - DHV 1 - £2250 |
| TEQUILA 2 - DHV 1-2 - £2500 |
CHILI - high end DHV 1-2 - £2650 (£2750 for XL) |
| SCOTCH - DHV 1/2 DULV PARAMOTOR - £2700 |
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If you have any further questions about the equipment offered by APEX, or would like to find out about other brands, please don't hesitate to call Gary on 0780 350 6567 or email office@learnparagliding.co.uk
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