SKYWALK

X-ALPS 5 The X‐Alps 5 (above and below) is a two‐liner for ambitious hike and fly use. This EN‐D has 68 cells and an aspect ratio of 6.57. It weighs only 3.4 to 3.6 kg depend‐ing on the size (there are three). It is made of Skytex 27 (double induction).

Over the moon? During our discussions at the Coupe Icare, last autumn, the owner of the paragliding side of Skywalk, Arne Wehrlin, was able to report that despite COVID, they had had good results in 2021… Photo: Sascha Burkhardt

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CRUISE

The Cruise is the fourth harness equipped with the PermAir protector. It inflates with the help of a little electric pump integrated in the harness, which can also be used as an energy bank for a mobile phone, if necessary.

Photo: Stefan Ungemach

The harness is equipped with SAS‐TEC back protection which goes far up the pilot’s back. The seat board is made from carbon‐fibre.

The flat upper zips from the T‐Lock sys‐tem are secured by transparent sliders to avoid any possibility of them opening by accident, and there is a Recco reflector too.

Skywalk offer a new ultra‐light reserve: the Tapa weighs 784 grammes in the 90 kg size and measures 26m2, the 105 ver‐sion weighs 895 grammes.

Photo: Stefan Ungemach