Everything you know, but LIGHT
The new K-light is our answer to a question you may not even know that you asked – but try it and you’ll know! It is essentially a Knight built Light, and with the tried-and-tested Triple Seven lightweight risers too, making it everything the Knight is, but lighter, easier on your back and on your mind, both when packing for the big adventure and in the air.
DESIGNER’S THOUGHTS
“We know that most pilots enjoy the increased versatility of the new lightweight generation of wings, and have decided to offer all our new wings in lightweight versions too. The new K-light follows the D-light in this move, and essentially does everything that the Knight does, in a lighter, more compact package. We believe it will be the perfect choice for a wide range of pilots, from hard-core globetrotters to hike&fly enthusiasts, or simply pilots looking for the same experience in a lighter, more compact package – perhaps due to relatively long access walks to their local flying site, or for some other equally reasonable reason.”
Aljaz Valic
WHO IS THIS GLIDER FOR?
The K-light is the perfect Globetrotter paraglider, built to take up minimum space and weight allowance for when you’re packing for that big trip. Once you arrive at your destination it morphs back into the perfect XC machine, more than capable of taking you on BIG flights through unfamiliar skies. Its refined mix of performance and versatility also makes it the first choice for weight-watchers with a less global outlook – take it up any local hill and discover your home sites in a new, more enjoyable way!
TECHNICAL DATA AND SIZES
| Size | S | MS | ML | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cells | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Projected area (m2) | 20.1 | 22.4 | 23.7 | 25.3 |
| Flat area (m2) | 23.7 | 26.4 | 28.0 | 29.8 |
| Projected span (m) | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Flat span (m) | 11.4 | 12 | 12.3 | 12.7 |
| Projected Aspect Ratio | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Flat aspect ratio | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Glider weight (kg) | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| In-flight weight range (kg) | 65-85 | 75-95 | 85-105 | 100-120 |
| Certification LTF/EN | B | B | B | B |
| Test reports | test report, sticker Line plan |
test report, sticker Line plan |
test report, sticker Line plan |
test report, sticker Line plan |
| Latest manual | EN GER |
EN GER |
EN GER |
EN GER |
MATERIALS
| CANOPY FABRIC CODE | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
RISERS
| Webbing | Liros 13mm kevlar |
| Brake ring | Tylaska 4 (original) |
| Pulleys | 4x Harken P18 |
MAIN FEATURES
- Back Position Air Intakes – perfect internal pressure at all angles of attack
- Mini-ribs in the trailing edge – better trailing edge definition and reduced ballooning
- Optimized mix of line diameters and materials – performance with maximum longevity and safety
- Refined wingtip design – minimal induced drag and intuitive handling
- Optimized aerofoil – great climbing abilities
- Trim speed adapted to the pilot target group – fast, but not so fast as to be demanding to launch and land…
- Porcher 27g/m2 except for the leading edge
- Porcher 38g/m2 in the high-stress area around the leading edge
- EN B certification
Triple Seven lightweight risers
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.
K-light News and competition results
Knight / K-light magazine reviews – don’t just take our word for it!
Both Thermik Magazin (in German) and Cross Country have been taking our new mid-B wing out for reviewing, and their conclusions are worth a read. As this is a News item in English we won’t go into much detail regarding the review in Cross Country (why spoil the excitement) but the Thermik conclusion is good
Knight and K-light – all sizes now certified
With the certification process now concluded for the S size Knight and K-light models we’re stoked to announce that both models are now certified and ready in all sizes. This is excellent news for the light pilots out there who have had to wait a little longer for their sizes to become ready – now
The K-light in the video
Take on an adventure with a new K-light! We spent a day with former X-Alps athlete, Simon Čopi with the K-light on his back, walking up the mountain for a pure hike&fly day. Beautiful surroundings with technical specs of this new lightweight adventurer!