Advance PI 3

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The new PI 3 is one of the lightest small-packed-volume serial wings on the market and, with the choice of four sizes - each with three weight ranges – is also one of the most versatile paragliders available today.

3.740,00 € *

LIGHT VERSATILITY

HIKE & FLY PARAGLIDER

For years the PI series has offered the best Hike & Fly package in terms of lightness in combination with a lot of performance and a definite fun factor. The "Light Versatility" motto will carry even higher significance in this third generation: there are two additional 21 and 25 sizes for the PI 3, and it is even lighter and more compact.

Thermal Range

In the thermaling range of up to 3.5 kg/m2 the PI 3 with its well balanced canopy is easy to fly, offering maximum passive safety. In this range the PI 3 is suitable for beginners and leisure pilots.

Hike & Fly Range

The Hike & Fly range – wing loading between 3.5 and 4.5 kg/m2 – is the right choice for those who like to walk up with light equipment and have some dynamic fun on the flight down.

Mini Wing Range

In the Mini Wing Range with a wing loading of 4.5 kg/m2 and up, the PI 3 is clearly an action wing. It requires a very experienced pilot who flies actively and can sort out wing disturbances almost before they happen. The extremely compact wing is also suitable for Climb & Fly projects.

TECHNOLOGIEN & FEATURES

THE LATEST EDELRID PRO DRY LINES

The PI 3 is the world’s first paraglider to have Edelrid Pro Dry lines. Pro Dry is a further development of the very well-established 8000 Aramid line and has 60% higher water repellency. The line is extremely stable in length and demonstrates above average resistance to failure after long use.

DIFFERENT DEMANDS DEPENDING ON SIZE

The 16 and 19 sizes are more directed towards extreme Hike & Fly and Climb & Fly adventures – they have been uncompromisingly optimised for minimum weight and volume. Nitinol wires at the leading edge and extremely light Dominico 10D cloth make minimalistic weight a reality. From the 21 size the focus is more on ease of use and durability, and here we employ well-tried Porcher Skytex 27gm cloth and use Nylon wires.

HOLDING PIN LOOPS

To prevent the paraglider from slipping off in steep or slippery terrain (Snow), "Holding Pins" can be attached to the new loops on the PI 3 using a short string. To avoid damaging the paraglider, we recommend removing the "Holding Pins" before packing it up.

RANGE OF USE

Depending on its wing loading the PI 3 makes different demands on the pilot. The higher the loading the more challenging the flying characteristics and handling skill requirements become. Small wings are fundamentally more agile, lively, and demanding to fly, even when flown at their normal wing loadings. You can see the different piloting requirements as a function of wing loading in the adjacent table.

Technische Daten

PI 3	16	19	21	23	25	27
Flat surface [m²]	16.0	19.0	21.0	23.0	25.0	27.0
Projected surface [m²]	14	16.7	18.4	20.1	21.9	23.7
Recommended takeoff weight [kg]	50-90	50-75	65-85	75-95	85-105	97-115
Increased takeoff weight [kg]	-	75-95	85-100	95-110	105-120	115-125
Glider weight [kg]	1.85	2.15	2.55	2.75	2.95	3.15
Span [m]	8.5	9.3	9.8	10.2	10.7	11.1
Projected span [m]	7.0	7.6	8.0	8.4	8.7	9.1
Aspect ratio	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5
Projected aspect ratio	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5
Max. chord [m]	2.34	2.55	2.68	2.81	2.93	3.05
Number of cells	38	38	38	38	38	38
Certification Recommended takeoff weight	EN-C	EN-B	EN-A	EN-A	EN-A	EN-A
Certification increased takeoff weight	-	EN-B	EN-B	EN-B	EN-B	EN-B

MATERIALS (Size 21, 23, 25 & 27)

Leading edge	Skytex 32 universal, 33 g/m²
Lower surface	Skytex 27 classic 2, 29 g/m²
Profiles	Skytex 27 hard finish, 29 g/m²
Main lines	8001-230, 8001-190, 8001-130
Brake lines	8001-090, 8001-070, 8001-050
Quick links	Softlink DC 300
Upper surface	Skytex 27 classic 2, 29 g/m²
Designstripe	Skytex 32 universal, 33 g/m²
Unsuspended profiles	Skytex 27 hard finish, 29 g/m²
Galery lines	8001-090, 8001-070, 8001-050
Steering lines	A-7850-240, 8001-190