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Skywalk Arriba Paraglider

Specs, test data and other useful information on the Skywalk Arriba.

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Skywalk Arriba Paraglider

The Arriba paraglider canopy up close.
(Source: para2000.org)


Year of Manufacture2009
CertificationLTF 1-2
SizeM




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Price

Note: These international prices for the Skywalk Arriba paraglider are only a guide. They are Nov 2009 currency conversions from the 2009 price in Euros.

Euros3200EUR
U.S. Dollars4700USD
United Kingdom Pounds2900GBP
Australian Dollars5200AUD
South African Rand37000ZAR
Indian Rupees222000INR
South Korean Won5550000KRW



Some Specs

pilot take-off weight85-105 kg(188-232 lbs)
wing weight4.9 kg(10.8 lbs)
wing area (flat)27.1 m²(292 ft²)
wing area (projected)23.5 m²(253 ft²)
wing span (flat)11.7 m(38 ft)
wing span (projected)9.4 m(31 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)5.0
aspect ratio (projected)3.7
min sink1.1 m/s(217 fpm, 4.0 kph, 2.1 knts)
best glide ratio8.1:1
speed min21 kph(13 mph, 11 knts)
speed trim38 kph(24 mph, 21 knts)
speed max49 kph(30 mph, 26 knts)



Some LTF Test Results

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
spiral dive entryeasy
spiral dive exitturn continues through < 180 degrees
B-line stall entryeasy
B-line stall recoveryspontaneous
big ears entryeasy
big ears recoveryspontaneous, quickly
landing behavioreasy

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



Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the available color scheme for the Skywalk Arriba. Colors are only approximate, and so is the outline of the wing. But it gives you some idea.

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A Good Book

Do you have at least a few hours of soaring experience under your belt? Keen to learn much more? The book Paragliding - A Pilot's Training Manual will fill out your knowledge nicely. Just remember it doesn't take the place of your instructor!




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