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and low profi le distortion. The extremely wellthe equipment has made leaps and bounds: withlaid-out and drag-reducing line concept, whichsmall packing dimensions and low weight. Thealready pleases while line sorting, attracts imme-ARRIBA2 is the perfect partner for adventuresdiate attention in fl ight when glancing upwards.like this. Derived from the TEQUILA3, it pleasesWe implemented the feedbackof our team-pilots and many XC-The canopy has only a few line connections;there is a four-cell bridge, for example. Load isdistributed cleverly within the canopy by meansthe mountain climber with excellent launch performance.Furthermore, this wing is performancerich.No wonder: The ARRIBA is a pure-bred 3-lin-Pure flying fun!The right choice forpilots during the development of theof a diagonal- and spanwise band system. Theer of the second generation - equipped with rigidsafety-conscious para-CAYENNE4. Steering pressure hasbeen substantially reduced and overallhandling perfected. Among otherCAYENNE4 has a total of only ca. 254 meters of line,including brake lines. Considering materials, theCAYENNE4 remains true to the principles offoil on the leading edge. The man responsible forthis new lightweight wing? None other than PaulGuschlbauer, whose impressive performance ingliding »lightweights«:The TEQUILA3 XXSthings, the insertion of mini-ribs isthe series. The limits have not been exhausted.the Red Bull X-Alps 2011 led to a third place onresponsible for the striking reduc-The strength of the LIROS lines, regardless ofthe podium. His experiences, also with regardtion in steering pressure. They ad-whether it be the covered Dyneema main linesto the entire material package, have transformedditionally serve to reduce disagree-or the Tecnora gallery lines, lies far beyond thethis lightweight glider into a glider suitable forable, performance-detracting yaw.requirements. When it comes to cloth, no compro-everyday use. Our construction specifi cationsRigid foil elements span the lead-mises have been made. The CAYENNE4 has loware once again refl ected in the visible, shininging edge nicely and facilitate canopyweight throughout, but still rewards with a longAEROFABRIX [AL] 32: Only the best comes intoinfl ation. The CAYENNE4 launches eas-product life and consistent fl ight performance. Alluse here. An enormous safety poten-CAYENNE4ily. Certainly the fact that the glider, like its predecessor,is a pure-bred 3-liner, although it hasof the plastic reinforcements in the CAYENNE4are very fl exible, thus pilots are not bound totial combined with the perfect packingdimensions and comfortable weight, theseThe sport class continues to expand. On one hand,only two (!) main lines spanwise, contributesany specifi c packing method. Interesting forare the crucial factors of Hike and Fly.relatively tame gliders with very well-temperedto its advantageous launch performance. Notsafety conscious pilots must be the fact that the»This way to the peak!« ARRIBA2 – maxi-fl ight performance can be found in the EN-C class,to mention the ease of sorting the lines duringCAYENNE4 was developed without folding linesmum satisfaction with a minimum ofbut also fully maxed-out high-end wings that de-launch preparation! It is quickly noticeable inand tested and approved at the inspection centerweight.mand a lot from pilots. The use of folding lines hasfl ight how the CAYENNE4 stably plows throughwithout them. Now it is up to you to form a com-resulted in such gliders being classifi ed within theEN-C class although they ultimately belong withinturbulence. Similarly to the POISON3, this stabilityis the result of a multitude of features.prehensive picture of our newborn. We are curiousof what your impressions will be.TEQUILA3XXSa different class. So it is up to the manufacturer‘sFor instance, small robust plastic elements aboveLight pilots are familiar with the problem:It is not onlythe visual appearanceof the CAYENNE4 thatsense of responsibility to clarify the glider characterto pilots, and then pilots have to make themost comprehensive picture possible. Ideally thetwo will match perfectly in the end. Our CAYENNEseries has always stood for honest performancethe C-lines provide for the ideal load distributionARRIBA2The mountains are calling! The sweat poursdown, the goal has been long in sight. At last youreach the top. The peak. The wind is still. AfterThey can often be found underway with awing that is too big, and end up feelinglike a leaf getting blown around by thewind - especially when the winds pick up.Then the fear begins to increase propor-impresses, but the flyingwithout any hidden bugs, and the CAYENNE4a short break you lay the glider out and preparetionally to the wind conditions, the pilotcharacteristics as well.To say that pilot feedbackduring the photomore than impressively continues this tradition.The target group remains the same: XC pilotsand ambitious thermal hunters who can fully worktheir wing in fl ight, but still value control in com-to launch. Three, four steps and you lift off. Thiswing wants to fl y. And you do, too. What a feeling!Hike and Fly is more than just a trend, it is nowwell-established within the sport. Especially sincemay get drilled into lee during launch orfl y backwards, thus making it impossible toget to the landing site. We have the answer:a performance-strong, safe, and easy to fl y paraglider with an anticipated launchshoot was »collectivelyenthusiastic« would be anunderstatement...bination with a very high performance potential.Much more than »just« a Hike & Flywing thanks to everyday suitability:weight range of between 50 - 70 kilograms. The TEQUILA3 in XXS has arrived!With rigid foil in the leading edge, this EN-B wing impresses with easy launchperformance and jaw-dropping climb in the thermals, despite a small projectedsurface of 17,4 square meters. And performance remains strong even when thewind increases, with the safety reserves required for relaxed fl ying. If you wantto stop feeling like a leaf getting blown about by the wind, try our mini from theThe ARRIBA2.TEQUILA family. For those who want to go one better as far as weight is concerned,the ARRIBA2 is a solid bet. Also available now in XXS.48 49