Hike XPed – #ReadyTwoExplore

In recent years, our designers have made significant strides in the world of two-seaters with the development of the UFO Bi, the Ronin Bi and the Ride 4.

The Hike XPed was a particularly ambitious project, involving numerous stages of development. The objective was clear: to capitalise on the experience gained with our latest two-seaters in order to design a wing inspired by the SuSi XPed.

The Hike XPed is a lightweight, compact and versatile two-seater, designed for the mountains and capable of adapting to a wide range of activities. Its high tolerance in demanding conditions will allow you to enjoy all your adventures with peace of mind.

If the Ride and the SuSi XPed had a child, it would be the Hike XPed the ideal two-seater for sharing the thrills you get from a SuSi XPed. Shared fun is twice the fun.

Versatility for two 😉

Hike XPed

The main concepts behind the Hike XPed

4-liner Concept

Enables more efficient acceleration, improved handling and reduced strain on the controls.

Lightness

Weighing 4.35 kg, thanks in particular to an innovative 23 g/m² fabric on the underside.

Durability

Ghost Nose Guard to protect the leading edge.

Nitinol struts: unbreakable, non-deformable, maintain the wing’s shape

Optimised internal structure for weight reduction, resistance to deformation and guaranteed long-term performance

Compactness

We deliberately reduced the number of compartments to minimise bulk and the amount of folding required.

The aim was clear: to ensure that all the gear could fit into a bag of around 35 litres, including the wing, harnesses and other equipment.

High-performance

Significant increase in speed of +8 to +10 km/h with trims open.

Accessibility

EN-B certified.
The glider maintains good speed across a wide range of take-off weights, including when carrying light passengers. It handles well on landing, with an effective flare even when fully loaded.

Did you know?

The trim adjustment means the whole family can fly: the children, mum, and even the in-law.

Did you know?

Even when lightly loaded, the wing maintains good speed, and even when fully loaded, the landing remains smooth thanks to its excellent dynamics.

Designer’s words

“The aim was to create a truly versatile mountain tandem wing, in the spirit of the SuSi XPed, whilst benefiting from the latest technical advances gained from the design of the Ride.
Initially, we tested a 3-line concept, but the trials were not very convincing, mainly due to excessive control pressure. We therefore reverted to a 4-line design, which ultimately offered a better balance between performance, manoeuvrability and flying comfort.
In a nutshell: this wing is a real Swiss Army knife and sits between the Ronin Bi and the Ride.”

Stephan Stiegler & Hugo Chaboud – Designers

Special Colours desired?

Of Course, you can also customize this glider with the help of our configurator and order it in special colors!

The color combinations made on this simulator do not take into account the effects of transparency.
They are only indicative and allow you to give the information of choice of color to your dealer.
To better visualize the effects of transparency, do not hesitate to visit the various product pages of the site.

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Technische Daten

Size	36
Area flat (m²)	36.30
Area projected (m²)	31.35
Span flat (m)	13.28
Span projected (m)	10.75
Aspect ratio flat	4.86
Aspect ratio projected	3.69
Cells	34.00
Chord length (m)	3.33
Weight (kg)	4.35
Take-off weight (kg)	100-190
LFT/EN category	B

Take Off Weight is considered as the flight-mass (including Pilot, Glider, Harness, Reserve, Gear…)

Sail
· Top Sail: Dominico Dokdo-10D 26 g/m² – Porcher E3H skytex 27 g/m²
· Bottom Sail: Dominico DOKDO-10HSF22 23 g/m²
· Ribs: Dominico 30 DFM / 2044 32 FM 32g/m² / 70000 E91 27 g/m²

Lines
· Top lines: Edelrid 8000U
· Middle lines: Edelrid 8000U
· Main lines: Edelrid 8000U

Riser
· Edelrid minos 014

XPED
SHARKNOSE
NITHINOL
3D CUTS
MINI RIBS
RAZOR EDGE
VORTEX
HOLES

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