Bobcat

Bobcat

Bobcat

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The document provides an overview of various flying machines offered by Gin Gliders, focusing on speedflying, speedriding, mini paragliding, and paragliding. It highlights the unique features and specifications of each model, particularly the Bobcat speedglider.

Speedflying and Speedriding
Speedflying involves fast downhill flying, evolved from speedriding, which is a fast mountain descent using a speedglider launched on skis. Gin Gliders has introduced the Bobcat, the first speedglider launchable by foot, designed for experienced pilots.

Design Elements of Speedgliders
Speedgliders are designed with five key elements: pitch stability, angle of attack control, variable glide ratio, wide speed range control, and compact shape. These elements ensure adaptability and safety in speedriding and speedflying.

Bobcat Speedglider
The Bobcat is designed for expert pilots, offering new piloting potentials with its dynamic handling and lower glide angles. It is not recommended for busy flying sites, and professional training is advised. The Bobcat comes in three sizes (13.5, 15, 16.5) with specific pilot weight recommendations and is delivered with a harness and rucksack.

Usage Recommendations
The Bobcat is suitable for traditional speedflying, soaring in strong winds, ground training, and mountaineering. It is compact and light, making it ideal for mountaineers. The choice of glider size is crucial for safety, with smaller gliders requiring higher pilot skill levels.

Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for the Bobcat, including flat and projected area, aspect ratio, cell number, glider weight, and load test results. The importance of using the Bobcat harness for stability is emphasized.

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Catalog excerpts

Bobcat-1

SPEEDFLYING MODEL : BOBCAT GLIDE RATIO : 4-6 SOARING : 30 > 45 km/h SPEED : 40/60 km/h MINI PARAGLIDING MODEL : YETI #19 / AKRO GLIDE RATIO : 6-8 SOARING : <35 km/h SPEED : 40/45 km/h PARAGLIDING MOLEL : BOLERO to BOOMERANG GLIDE RATIO : 7-10 SOARING : <30 km/h SPEED : 40 km/h Gin Gliders is member of the PMA (Paragliding Manufacturers Association) Art direction, design, production: Eric Roussel ::: MODEL : NANO / FLUID GLIDE RATIO : 1-4 SPEED : 50/90 km/h Photos: Jérôme Maupoint There is a flying machine to suit every taste: paragliders, mini-paragliders and now, speedgliders…

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Bobcat-2

Speedflying, a new flying concept Speedflying is flying fast downhill. The concept has evolved from speedriding, the fast mountain descent under a speedglider launched on skis. For the past few years, Gin Gliders has been the leading innovator in speedriding. Now comes the first Gin Gliders speedglider launchable by foot: the BOBCAT. Speedriding Launched on skis Rider: François Bon, GIN test pilot Speedgliders, a new concept in wing design Speedriding and speedflying are both based on a new design concept developed by Gin Gliders. Speedgliders are not scaled-down, mini-paragliders, like our “Yeti...

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Bobcat-3

Speedflying, fields of use “Traditional” Speedflying Unlike modern paragliders, the Bobcat will give you an adrenaline-powered ride down a mountain, following the slopes and ridges. This is due to a lower glide ratio and higher trim speed. You’ll reach the bottom faster, but with a huge grin on your face. Soaring in stronger winds Ground training Howmanypilotsconfrontedwith“strong”windsof30-45km/h,havedreamtoftheBobcat?Hereitis! On the sea coast, in the mountains, or on your favorite hill, when it is impossible to take out your paraglider from the bag, the Bobcat is ready to take over. How many...

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Bobcat-4

Bobcat, the speedflying wing The Bobcat is the speedglider launchable by foot created by Gin Gliders. The Bobcat is opening new horizons of piloting for expert and careful pilots with a lot of flying experience. The air, the speed and the fun are joined for a new dimension of flight… the possibilities are growing! The play of trajectories and speed against the relief opens new piloting potential, as yet unexplored using soft canopies. Bobcat, the speedflying equipment The Bobcat speedglider is delivered with: - Bobcat harness - Bobcat rucksack FLAT AREA (m²) FLAT A.R PROJECTED AREA (m²) PROJECTED...

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