The world of Hike&Fly is expanding the boundaries of what paragliding is, and whom it is for. At Triple Seven we believe that this is a great thing, and we wish to make the ultimate mountain freedom available to even more people; by making our lightweight gliders super accessible, and also by introducing the D-light, an easy EN A wing made light (the S size weighs just 2.7kgs!!).
“The new D-light inherits a lot of technology from its higher-rated brothers and sisters, meaning that even though it is an EN A wing, it is also a modern and advanced paraglider, capable of carrying its pilot on all sorts of exciting adventures. We primarily designed it for the lightweight-oriented beginner, but it is perfectly capable of much more than an evening fly-down from some Alpine peak. A lot of our time went into the riser design; the new risers are not only light but also easier to use and handle that the typical lightweight Dyneema risers; with their flat, traditional look the new ones will feel more familiar to pilots worldwide. We were able to reduce the weight by 50% compared to “normal” risers, while retaining full strength. All in all I believe this is a new step in paraglider design, one that should appeal to the alpinist-come-pilots out there.”
Urban Valic
The D-light is a hike&fly wing for beginners and pilots looking for a very safe, stable wing to take on their big mountain trips. But it is also suitable for safety-oriented pilots who have a long walk between the parking and the launch site, and are unwilling to carry any excess weight on their backs.
D-light S | D-light M | |
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Number of cells | 29 | 29 |
Projected area (m2) | 20.1 | 23.2 |
Flat area (m2) | 24 | 27.1 |
Projected span (m) | 7.85 | 8.39 |
Flat span (m) | 10.27 | 11.04 |
Projected Aspect Ratio | 3.06 | 3.06 |
Flat aspect ratio | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Glider weight (kg) | 2.7 kg | 3.2 kg |
In-flight weight range (kg) | 60-85 | 80-105 |
Test report | link, sticker |
link, sticker |
Line plan | Line plan | Line plan |
Latest manual all sizes | EN | EN |
Certification LTF/EN | A | A |
CANOPY FABRIC CODE | |
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Leading edge | Porcher Skytex 38 universal |
Upper surface | Porcher Skytex 27 universal |
Bottom surface | Porcher Skytex 27 universal |
Internal construction | Porcher Skytex 27 hard finish |
Webbing | Liros 13mm kevlar |
Brake ring | Tylaska 4 (original) |
Pulleys | 4 x Finsterwalder Mini role metal 28mm |
A lot of time and dedication went into the riser design; the new risers are not only light but also easier to use and handle that the classic lightweight Dyneema risers; with their flat,
traditional look the new ones will feel more familiar to pilots worldwide. We were able to reduce the weight by 50% compared to “normal” risers, while retaining full strength.
Pilots who want their wings packed small on their way to the top. Look no further; Triple Seven designed a compress concertina bag that will accommodate your wing. We’ve also created a chart, so it is easy to pick up the right size for your Triple Seven wing. More details about it HERE
The European Championships were held last week in our ‘hood (almost anyway), up in Kobarid* in the Soca Valley. Our skilled team pilot and friend Jaka Gorenc, currently leading the World Accuracy Ranking, was obviously there, and he came home with a silver medal! Jaka has flown the whole season on D-lights and Deck gliders
Just in time for the upcoming European Championship in accuracy, our team pilot Jaka Gorenc (SLO) has the pleasure of seeing his own name at the top of the CIVL accuracy World Ranking. Jaka flies the Deck and the D-Light, both EN A wings from Triple Seven. As in every other sport, the key to
The Paragliding Accuracy World Cup is growing, in participation and in number of people following, and our Team Pilot Jaka Gorenc from Slovenia is right in there with all the best of them. Jaka flew in the opening 2018 event in Turkey last week, and came home with the silver trophy! Jaka flew his Triple
The world of Hike&Fly is expanding the boundaries of what paragliding is, and whom it is for. At Triple Seven we believe that this is a great thing, and we wish to make the ultimate mountain freedom available to even more people; by making our lightweight gliders super accessible, and also by introducing the D-light, an easy EN A wing made light (the S size weighs just 2.7kgs!!).