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Gin Bolero 3 Paraglider

Specs, test data and other useful information on the Gin Bolero 3.

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A nice close-up of a the Gin Bolero 3 paraglider canopy, showing plenty of detail. Photo from the manufacturer, used with permission.


Year of Manufacture2006
CertificationDHV 1
SizeM

Note: All sizes of this wing have a DHV 1 certification except the M, which at the time of this writing appeared to have a DHV 2-3 rating. HUH? So if you are considering the M version of this wing, you should contact Gin Gliders to find out the full story regarding its certification. Or maybe just pop into ParaglidingForum.com and ask around.

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Gin Bolero - Stability Plus  starstarstar
The Gin Bolero 3 is an ideal wing for not only for beginners, but through to advanced intermediates as well. It's stable in sudden rising air, forgiving ...



Price

Note: The international prices below are only a guide, being December 2006 currency conversions from the 2006 price in Euros.

Euros2800EUR
U.S. Dollars3660USD
United Kingdom Pounds1890GBP
Australian Dollars4680AUD
South African Rand26000ZAR
South Korean Won3430000KRW
Indian Rupees162000INR


Some Specs

pilot take-off weight85-105 kg(188-232 lbs)
wing weight6.0 kg(13.3 lbs)
wing area (flat)28.6 m²(308 ft²)
wing area (projected)24.9 m²(268 ft²)
wing span (flat)11.7 m(38 ft)
wing span (projected)9.6 m(31 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)4.8
aspect ratio (projected)3.7
min sink1.2 m/s(236 fpm, 4.3 kph, 2.3 knts)
best glide ratio8.1
speed min22 kph(14 mph, 12 knts)
speed trim36 kph(22 mph, 19 knts)
speed max45 kph(28 mph, 24 knts)


Some DHV Test Results

These are the results for the M version wing supplied to the DHV testers. See if you can spot a possible reason why it didn't get a DHV 1 rating...

inflationevenly, immediately
rising behaviourimmediately comes over pilot
take off handlingeasy
roll dampinghigh
control travelhigh
agilityaverage
front collapse opening behaviourspontaneous, quickly
asymm. collapse course change90 - 180 degrees
asymm. collapse loss of altitudeaverage
asymm. collapse opening behaviourspontaneous, delayed
spiral dive entryeasy
spiral dive exitnot spontaneously
B-line stall entryeasy
B-line stall recoveryspontaneous
big ears entryeasy
big ears recoveryspontaneous, quickly
landing behavioreasy

All the above were recorded when this Gin paraglider was flown at max weight.


Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the available color schemes for the upper and lower surfaces of the Gin Bolero 3 canopy. Colors are only approximate, and so is the outline of the wing. But it gives you some idea.

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Ginko
Steam
Tangerine
Maple





Last updated: 23 Aug 2007



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