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Gin Leopard

Name: Gin Leopard HIGH PERFORMANCE / COMPETITION EN D Wing
Brand: Gin Gliders

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Gin Leopard HIGH PERFORMANCE / COMPETITION EN D

The Leopard’s groundbreaking blend of performance and ease will suit both competitive XC pilots and pilots looking to progress to the highest levels of competition flying. PURE PERFORMANCE HAS NEVER FELT SO EASY

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE	XS	S	M	L
Flat area (m2)	20.5	22.32	24.22	26.7
Flat span (m)	12.08	12.65	13.18	13.84
Flat aspect ratio (CIVL)	6.86	6.9	6.93	6.93
Projected area (m2)	17.56	19.14	20.8	22.93
Projected span (m)	9.79	10.25	10.71	11.25
Projected aspect ratio	5.45	5.5	5.51	5.51
Chord (m)	2.2	2.21	2.3	2.41
Number of cells	86	86	86	86
Glider weight (kg)	4.85	5.30	5.65	5.95
Weight range (kg)	70-88	85-102	95-112	105-127
Certification	EN D	EN D	EN D	EN D

The Leopard shares its DNA with the Explorer (EN B) and with the Bonanza 2 (EN C). This, combined with our experience of over 8 years of continuous development of 2 liner gliders with the World Cup winning Boomerang series, has enabled us to produce a wing with significantly improved characteristics in several key areas: leopard leopard

Stability

Compared to past 2 liner and high performance wings, the Leopard has greater pitch stability over the entire speed range. In combination with outstanding wing tip stability, the result is a greatly reduced pilot workload in normal flight. leopard

Handling and feel

One of the most outstanding aspects of the Leopard is the way the wing feels solid and cohesive but not stiff – it immediately feels like a whole wing that better connects you with the elements. The turn is precise and well co-ordinated, the wing accelerates towards thermals and pitch stability is first class. leopard

Feedback and “thermal sniffing” behaviour

The Leopard gives smooth yet highly intelligible feedback. On glide, it’s easy to guide the wing towards thermals and lifty lines by feeling pressure differences through the B risers. The wing flies equally well if you just let it fly, it has a tendency to pull towards lift automatically. Once in a climb, the feedback from the glider also helps you stay centred in the core. leopard

DESIGNER NOTES

The Leopard project involved close collaboration between designers Gin Seok Song and Torsten Siegel. Torsten explains:

“The Leopard is the first production 2 liner with our 2nd generation EPT (Equalized Pressure Technology) profile.

More extensive CFD (Computational fluid dynamics) analysis of the whole wing has led to the development of a new profile that significantly improves the lift to drag ratio whilst still maintaining a constantly high internal pressure. The result is increased stability across the entire speed range. In turn, this has enabled better performance, smoother, more responsive handling and a higher top speed.

Besides the new profile, we dedicated a large part of our R&D effort to carrying out research to find a new method to calculate the optimum sail tensioning at all parts along the profile.

The Leopard has 86 cells, which provides an extremely clean surface with reduced ballooning. We selected a combination of 3 and 4 cell blocks according to the shape of the profile in accelerated flight. This gives a cleaner arc over the whole span and, along with optimized line attachment points, also helps to maintain even sail tension.

Overall, it’s the combination of theoretical advances and practical refinements over 2 years of testing all over the world that the gives the Leopard its unique character. We are confident the wing will appeal to dedicated XC pilots looking for the very best that the EN D category has to offer.”

DETAILS

Second generation Equalized Pressure Technology (EPT) profile significantly improves the lift to drag ratio (CL/CD) and stability at higher speeds
2 line risers with easy B-control
86 cells for a cleaner top surface and reduced ballooning
Optimized mix of 3 and 4-cell blocks
Cross beams for high stability
Unsheathed aramid lines
Mini-ribs on the trailing edge

MATERIALS

Canopy cloth
Upper surface leading edge: Porcher Skytex, 38 g/m²
Upper surface: Porcher Skytex, 32 g/m²
Lower surface: Porcher Skytex, 27 g/m²
Lines
Upper: Edelrid 8000 / U-050 / 070 / 090 (unsheathed aramid)
Middle: Edelrid 8000 / U-050 / 090 / 130 (unsheathed aramid)
Main: Edelrid 8000 / U-050 / 070 / 190 / 230 / 360 (unsheathed aramid)

COLOURS

INCLUDED WITH YOUR GLIDER

X-lite rucksack
Inner bag
Compression strap
GIN stickers
Repair kit

DOCUMENTS

EN test report

Manual

Additional information

Weight	7 lbs
Size	Medium, ML, Small, XS
Color	Red

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Gin Gliders at Let's Go Paragliding

Founded in 1998 by competition pilot and designer Gin Seok Song, Gin Gliders is a globally renowned brand that has established itself as a pioneer in paraglider design and innovation. At Let's Go Paragliding, we are proud to offer an extensive lineup of Gin Gliders, harnesses, and rescues to pilots of all experience levels. Whether you are a student taking your first flights or a seasoned cross-country and hike-and-fly enthusiast, Gin’s cutting-edge technology and uncompromising safety standards deliver the ultimate free-flight experience.

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