Vivo 3 – #PositiveAttitude
More playful and agile than its predecessor, the Vivo 3 places fun and pilot sensations at the very heart of its DNA.
Today, the thermals were nowhere to be found. Or at least, not the kind of thermals a mid-B pilot could use… Good! It’s the perfect excuse to clean the house and finally finish that paperwork that’s been piling up for ages.
50 kilometers, 2 hours of flight, and an impossible-to-erase smile later, the paperwork will just have to wait a bit longer.
“Viva la Vivo”
- Beginner 60%
- Intermediate 100%
- Advanced 80%
- Expert 40%
- Cross Country 80%
- Hike and Fly 60%
- Expedition 40%
- Cross Country Competition 40%
- Hike & Fly Competition 40%
Designer’s words
“Renewing the Vivo and LiVi ranges was no small feat! We were deeply attached to the ease of use and versatility of these wings. Nevertheless, with these two new generations, we wanted to take a major step forward:
Our goal was to design true EN-B wings that really belong in their categories. The challenge was to improve handling precision and performance while maintaining the same aspect ratio and playful behavior.
Between accessibility and maneuverability, I think we finally found the right recipe… Now, it’s up to you to tell us!”
Stephan Stiegler & Hugo Chaboud
Designer
Did you know?
Behind the Vivo 3 lies all the experience gained from 2-liner wings such as the Volt and the Hero XPed. This expertise has been condensed and adapted into a Access-EN-B wing: the sensations are there. And so is the safety.
Construction & Features
Positioned between the Eazy and the Soar, the Vivo stands as the logical choice in your progression. Whether you are moving up from an EN-A or an entry-level EN-B, the Vivo 3 has been designed to let you discover the full potential of the B category, without compromising on your safety.
The internal structure and profile have been redesigned to offer increased coherence across the entire wing. The result? You feel it immediately in the handling: fluid, precise, and reassuring.
The Vivo 3 draws directly from the DNA of its big sisters to adapt 2-liner technologies to a mid-EN-B wing. This results in a 2.5-liner architecture that offers generous support at the wingtips and an exhilarating “bite” in thermals. Coring becomes so natural that we bet it will become your favorite game.
The risers, inspired by the EN-B+ category, feature rear-riser steering bars. Combined with our Short Line Design, they transform accelerated flight into a playground rather than a source of discomfort. You learn to play with different flight regimes at your own pace and in the best possible conditions.
The brake travel has been extended, widening the passive safety window in all conditions. It’s the perfect setup to learn how to top-land with total confidence.
Did you know?
Without being an ultralight wing, the Vivo 3 is remarkably compact when folded. Even after a messy pack job, it fits into the bag without any argumen
Technical Specifications
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area | Flat (m²) | 19,33 | 21,95 | 24,47 | 26,73 | 28,67 | 30,64 |
| Area | Projected (m²) | 16,41 | 18,63 | 20,78 | 22,69 | 24,34 | 26,01 |
| Span | Flat (m) | 10,20 | 10,87 | 11,48 | 11,99 | 12,42 | 12,84 |
| Span | Projected (m) | 8,10 | 8,63 | 9,11 | 9,52 | 9,86 | 10,19 |
| Aspect ratio | Flat | 5,38 | 5,38 | 5,38 | 5,38 | 5,38 | 5,38 |
| Aspect ratio | Projected | 4,00 | 4,00 | 4,00 | 4,00 | 4,00 | 4,00 |
| Chord-length (m) | 2,34 | 2,49 | 2,63 | 2,75 | 2,85 | 2,95 |
| Cells | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Weight (kg) | 3,98 | 4,29 | 4,62 | 4,99 | 5,39 | 5,77 |
| Take-off weight (kg) | 50-65-72* | 60-78 | 72-92 | 85-105 | 100-120 | 115-135 |
| EN category | B | B | B | B | B | B |
*50-65kg is the standard all-up-weight, 65-72kg is an extended all-up-weight
Sail
· Top Sail: DOKDO-30DMF(WR) 40 gr
· Bottom Sail: DOKDO-204432PS (33g)
Ribs: Dominico 204432FM (33g)
Lines
· Top lines Liros DSL70
· Middle lines: Liros PPSL120
· Main lines: EDELRID 7343-280
Riser
20mm Polyester + maillon
DURALAST
SHARKNOSE
NITHINOL
FLEX RODS
3D CUTS
MINI RIBS
RAZOR EDGE
SHEATED LINES
20 MM ARAMID RISERSBS PULLEY CONNECTOR
SLC SHORT LINE CONCEPT
WINGLET
VORTEX HOLES
AirDesign has a small one
We work hard on every model to be able to maintain the behavior of the glider in terms of flying, and also outside the flight envelope, for all the certified weights, starting by the smallest ones. The certification of most of our wings starts at 50 kg because we chose to announce only what we have actually tested. And above all, because we make sure that the glider is efficient, secure and fun at this load and this is as important as the certification itself! Our aim is to have light pilots find the same pleasure to fly as heavier ones. More info
Colors
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.
Brochure – Certification – Lineplan
Manual – Testreport FTR
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