SKYMAN

SPEED The single skin Speed is available in two sizes (15/18 weighing 1.1/1.3kg). A new brake system called LBS (Landing Boost System) will eliminate the last weakness of the single skins, by allowing a classic flare when landing. You will also be able to find it in the Shark, which will succeed the Sky‐man SE Race (next page).

Photo:s Markus Gründhammer

SHARK Above, one of the prototypes of the Shark.

TANGA Its strong points are particularly in terms of comfort and convenience, but also in terms of certification: the Tanga is perhaps the only ultralight (435g) harness on the mar‐ket with an authorised load LTF/EN of 120kg (if equipped with the optional air‐bag).

Markus Gründhammer, the boss at Skyman (middle right, at the Stubai Cup) has been an acro pilot since the 1990s. Of course, he tests his wings (now all focused on hike and fly) himself, as with this prototype.

Two other sides to the exceptional pilot, Markus Gründhammer: the tough guy… and the sensitive person, sleeping almost every other day at take-off, building hearts next to his bivouac Photos : Markus Gründhammer