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Skywalk Poison Paraglider

Some tables, some simple graphics and a great pic of the Skywalk Poison! Enjoy...


Year of Manufacture2005
CertificationDHV 2-3
Size DesignationM



Price

Note: The international prices below are only a guide, being Oct 2006 currency conversions from the 2005 price in Euros!

Euros3600EUR
U.S. Dollars4500USD
United Kingdom Pounds2400GBP
Australian Dollars6000AUD
South African Rand34000ZAR
South Korean Won4320000KRW
Indian Rupees204900INR



Numerical Data

For all you number-crunchers out there, feast on this:

pilot take-off weight90-110 kg(199-243 lbs)
wing weight6.5 kg(14.4 lbs)
wing area (flat)26.9 m²(289 ft²)
wing area (projected)24.3 m²(261 ft²)
wing span (flat)12.8 m(42 ft)
wing span (projected)10.4 m(34 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)6.1
aspect ratio (projected)4.5
min sink1.0 m/s(197 fpm, 3.6 kph, 1.9 knts)
best glide ratio8.8:1
speed min22 kph(14 mph, 12 knts)
speed trim39 kph(24 mph, 21 knts)
speed max55 kph(34 mph, 30 knts)



Non-Numerical Data, from DHV

If numbers don't excite you, try this:

take off handlingeasy
roll dampingaverage
control travelaverage
agilityaverage
spiral dive entryeasy
spiral dive exitturn continues through 180 - 360 degrees
landing behavioraverage
B-line stall entryeasy
B-line stall recoveryspontaneous
big ears entryeasy
big ears recoverynot spontaneously

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



Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the available color schemes for the Skywalk Poison. I hope this approach is useful for getting a good idea of the colors when quickly comparing wings. Most paragliders have a basic wing color plus something different adorning the leading edge. You might be able to get a detailed look at one of the color schemes from the manufacturer's picture further down this page.



white leading edge, 2 stripes, white trailing edge




white leading edge, 2 stripes, black trailing edge




Manufacturer's Picture

A nice view of the underside of the Poison. Photo used with permission from Skywalk.

skywalk poison paraglider




A Good Book

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

Last updated: 24 Aug 2007




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