YAK

YAK

YAK

Product catalog summary
Specifications:
  • Sizes: 15, 16.5, 18
  • Area (m2): 15, 16.5, 18
  • Aspect Ratio: 3.9 for all sizes
  • Cells Number: 26 for all sizes
  • Glider's Weight (kg): 2.1, 2.3, 2.5 respectively
  • Weight in Flight (kg): Light <80kg, Heavy >80kg, Max. 110kg
  • Load Test: 6G for all sizes
Field of Use:
  • Size 15: Regular practice, ultra-light mountaineering
  • Size 16.5: Regular practice, mountaineering, soaring
  • Size 18: Mountaineering, thermalling, soaring
Recommendations:
  • The choice of speedglider size should consider flying weight, pilot level, and intended field of use.
  • Smaller gliders require higher pilot skill levels.
Product Description:

The Yak is an ultra-light speedflying glider designed for mountain enthusiasts, weighing just over 2 kg. It is easy to inflate, making takeoff and landing straightforward in various conditions. The trim range allows for adjustments in glide ratio, suitable for both fast descents and soaring. Larger sizes enable thermalling. The Yak is delivered with the Yeti ultra-light harness, available in convertible and non-convertible versions.

Additional Information:

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Catalog excerpts

YAK-2

The ultra-light speedflying glider GLIDER’S WEIGHT REGULAR REGULAR PRACTICE + PRACTICE, MOUNTAINEERING ULTRA-LIGHT MOUNTAINEERING THERMALLING & SOARING MOUNTAINEERING & SOARING LOAD TEST * The choice of speedglider size depends not only on the flying weight (weight of the pilot plus equipment), but also on the pilot level and intended field of use. The choice of size is vital to safety: the smaller the glider, the higher level of pilot skill required. Photos : Jérôme Maupoint SIZE AREA (m2) ASPECT RATIO CELLS NUMBER Pilote : Franck Van de Maele The Yak is delivered with the new Yeti ultra-light...

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