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air remains remarkably high. Even if you are not a Dolomitenmann,
Rise&Fall, etc. competitor, the BANTAM can help you achieve your
hike & fly personal best. And the best thing … in comparison to single-
surface gliders, its flare characteristics are a particular advantage of
the BANTAM. This offers a safety reserve even during adverse landing
conditions.
Technical summary
The BANTAM is an wing with 33 cells and a flat aspect ratio of 4,4.
BANTAM is a wing made from very light sail cloth. Care should be
taken when handling the wing. It is possible that the dura bility may be
reduced in comparison to paragliders made from conventional cloth.
All technical data can be found on page 72.
Der BANTAM
Introduction
Small, compact, dynamic – the BANTAM is the perfect miniwing for
all mountaineers who prefer a flight with plenty of speed to a descent
on foot. Its excellent glide was demonstrated at the Dolomitenmann
2019, when Chrigel Maurer and his team won the overall rankings.
Only 1.65 kg (size 12) makes the BANTAM the lightest certified
non-single-surface wing on the market (as of October 2019).
Let your ambition fly …
Climb high peaks and instead of descending on foot, why not opt for
a few barrel rolls on your way to the valley. If that’s your thing and you
have the BANTAM in your pack, you can experience the mountains
more intensively from now on. The low aspect ratio and extremely
short lines make the launch simpler and the handling more direct.
Even at trim speed, the BANTAM is fast and the speed increase at
full acceleration is impressive. Nevertheless, the stability in turbulent
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