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Latest
News.
New Website.
Check out the awesome, new
Independence
website!
It has the full range of Independence
gliders, equipment and clothing available through us at very competitive
prices.
Our full price list is coming online soon. Please contact
us for latest prices.
Test Reports.
Merlin
- DHV 1 Test report in Skywings
BHPA magazine.
Page
1.
Page
2.
Dragon 3
- DHV 1/2 review and comparison
in the latest Vol libre (French Free Flight) magazine. The text
is in French which we will be translating, but the comparison and
specification tables are easy to understand.
Test
report
Seven Up - World
Talk Radio - Interview with Steffan Kurrle about the revolutionary
new SevenUp rescue parachute. Ultra fast opening and higher pendular
stability than round reserves.
Dragon
2 - Review
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Some
facts to consider:
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Because of the currency exchange rate, Australia is one of the cheapest
places to purchase paragliding gear. The money you save buying your
equipment here could pay for your international airfare.
Why
not have a free holiday in Australia and
pick up your new wing while you're here?
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There are about 60 paraglider (brands) companies world wide. However,
there are only about 15 manufacturing companies that assemble and
do the sewing for paragliders. Every brand
comes from one of these factories. Five of these factories produce
the majority of paragliders sold. Most are located in Asia to save
costs on labour.
-Most
of the decent brands use the same quality materials.
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Paraglider canopies (wings) are grouped in categories according
to their safety and skill required to pilot them. There are 2 main
Certification standards, DHV from Germany and AFNOR from France.
The
DHV rating system
grades as such : DHV 1, DHV 1/2, DHV 2, DHV 2/3, DHV 3.
DHV 1 or DHV 1/2 is recommended for beginner pilots. Wings in these
categories have the highest inherent safety and can be easily piloted
by novices. Your first wing should definitely be in this category!
The
higher the rating, up to DHV 3, obviously gives you more
speed and performance which experienced pilots look for.
Correspondingly, higher performance wings have less inherent safety
and therefore require more advanced piloting skills to fly in turbulent
situations.
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Because paraglider design and technology has
advanced so much in the last 5 years the difference in performance
of wings from the same DHV rating is virtually immeasurable. The
only real difference between any of the decent brands is price and
this comes down to what overheads a company has, e.g. how much they
spend on marketing.
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Warranty is another factor, although today
because of the quality and workmanship in most brands it is virtually
unheard of to have problems. Again, most decent brands offer very
similar warranties that protect you against faulty materials and
workmanship.
The
warranty is the same if you buy your wing at home or in Australia.
In the unlikely event you have a problem, the company will pay to
repair (e.g. some minor stitching comes undone) or replace your
wing (e.g. faulty materials or workmanship etc.) If it has to be
sent back to the company they will pay for postage.
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For
more info on paraglider construction, fabric
and colour.
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New
Products Just
Released!
For
specifications and photos of the latest Independence paragliders,
harnesses (XC, Competition and Acro) , helmets,
varios, carabiners, clothing and accessories. See -
www.independence-world.com
06/07
Season products.
Merlin
- hot new DHV 1. Setting
a new level of performance and security.
Dragon
3
- latest DHV 1/2. The
next generation of our most popular glider. Call
for a test flight in Bright, Victoria.
Spider
- Streamlined and stylish new harness. Check it out. Call for a
test flight in Bright, Victoria.
Excalibur
- DHV 2/3. New high performance wing for
entry level competition pilots who want a high safety margin.
Stairway
- pure Acro wing.
Seven-Up
- Revolutionary new rescue/reserve
parachchute. Ultra fast opening.
Flash
- XC harness with great feedback and storage.
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04/05
Season
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Avalon
DHV
1-1/2
Beginner
- Intermediate
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The
Avalon's easy inflation and launching characteristics combined
with its great manoeuverability make it a perfect beginner
or Acro training glider.
The
Avalon was specially designed for pilots wanting maximum passive
security and flying pleasure without making the slightest
compromise regarding handling.
Price
: AUD $3300
Sizes
: Small, Medium, Large and X Large.
Colours
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For
more info and photos : Independence
Gliders - Avalon
DHV
test reports : Avalon
Small - Medium
- Large
- X
Large
Construction
materials : Fabric - Porcher Marine Skytex with E77 water
repellant coating. Lines - Edelrid, top lines Dynema, botom
lines Aramide.
More
Info on materials : Fabric
types and Companies
| Line
materials
Glider
review and specifications
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Dragon
2
DHV
1/2
Intermediate
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The
Dragon 2 is one of the top performing intermediate gliders
produced today.
The
Dragon 2 is the evolution of the former best seller Dragon
1, with a higher aspect ratio and optimised wing geometry.
The
Dragon 2 is a smooth flying wing with great handling and very
sensitive feedback. It is designed to offer outstanding performance
for XC flights with a high level of safety.
Price
: AUD $3400
Sizes
: Small, Medium, Large and X Large.
Colours
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For
more info and photos : Independence
Gliders - Dragon 2
DHV
test reports : Dragon
2 Small - Medium
- Large
- X
Large
Construction
materials : Fabric - Porcher Marine Skytex with E77 water
repellant coating. Lines - Edelrid, top lines Dynema, botom
lines Aramide.
More
Info on materials : Fabric
types and Companies
| Line
materials
Glider
review and specifications
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Akron
DHV
2
Intermediate
- Advanced
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The
Akron provides sensitive feedback that allows precise flying in
thermals, making it ideal for XC flights and serial class competitions.
The wing stability and handling are outstanding in the DHV 2 segment.
The
Akron's intelligent design combines high performance and aspect
ratio with excellent passive safety.
The
Akron is a wing for pilots who find a DHV 1-2 paraglider "boring"
and a high performer too "hot".
Price
: AUD $3500
Sizes
: Small, Medium, Large
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For
more info and photos : Independence
Gliders - Akron
DHV
test reports : Akron
Medium - Large
Construction
materials : Fabric - Porcher Marine Skytex with E77 water repellant
coating. Lines - Edelrid, top lines Dynema, botom lines Aramide.
More
Info on materials : Fabric
types and Companies
| Line
materials
Glider
review and specifications
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Radical
DHV
2/3
Advanced
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The
Radical is an innovation in "closed cell technology".
40% of the leading edge is closed resulting in a significant
reduction of drag. The system closes each cell only 50% which
keeps the internal pressure high and gives better stability.
The
Radical was the first glider with this technology; it works
so well that now most producers are using this solution. The
stability during the full-accelerated flight of the Radical
is a new milestone; its handling and safety are well known
in the industry.
All
Radical sizes are now available with competition lines and
special competition risers. These improve the glide ratio
at high speed.
The
Radical is for the more experienced end of the serial class
pilots, mainly due to the direct feedback and responsiveness.
Its precise turning behaviour is a pleasure.
Price
: AUD $3400
Sizes
: Small, Medium, Large
Colour
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For
more info and photos : Independence
Gliders - Radical
DHV
test reports : Radical
Medium - Large
Construction
materials : Fabric - Porcher Marine Skytex with E77 water
repellant coating. Lines - Edelrid, top lines Dynema, botom
lines Aramide.
More
Info on materials : Fabric
types and Companies
| Line
materials
Glider
review and specifications
"Fresh
Air's" review of the Radical
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Raptor
Competition
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The
target customers for the Raptor are competitors, XC pilots
and acro pilots.
The
glider is the result of our long experience in the fields
of closed cell technology, high aspect ratio and the use of
the FD software.
The
Raptor's key characteristics are a very flat polar curve,
high climb rate in thermals and excellent energy retention.
On speed bar and with trims off, the top speed is very impressive.
The
Raptor's flying potential has been finely tuned resulting
in a glider that gives sensitive feedback and that can be
piloted out of critical situations.
In
order to promote the sport of paragliding and our presence
at competitions, we offer the Raptor at a very discounted
price.
Price
: AUD $2900
Sizes
: Small, Medium, Large
Colour
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For
more info and photos : Independence
Gliders - Raptor
Construction
materials : Fabric - Porcher Marine Skytex with E77 water
repellant coating. Lines - Edelrid, top lines Dynema, botom
lines Aramide.
More
Info on materials : Fabric
types and Companies
| Line
materials
Glider
review and specifications
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Check
out the awesome, new
Independence
website!
It has the full range of Independence gliders, accessories
and clothing available through us at very competitive prices.
Our full price list is coming online soon. Please contact
us for latest prices.
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