PARAGLIDING RESERVES 2012
Airsports Paragliding
Shoreham Airport
West Sussex
BN44 3WE
01903 879241






Certification EN 12491
| Size | Area m/sq | Take off Wt | Sink rate m/s | reserve Wt |
| 90 | 23.95 | max 90 kg | 5.5 max wt | 1.4 kg |
| 110 | 29.15 | max 110 kg | 5.5 max wt | 1.7 kg |
| 135 | 35.75 | max 120 kg | 5.5 max wt | 2.0 kg |
SKY SYSTEM II is the second generation of Sky Paragliders popular reserve. The RESERVE is EN / LTF certified and guarantees the best safety. The reserve is only 1,5 kg (90 size), it deploys very quickly and the sink rate meets the demanding EN standard of 5.5 m/s.
The use of more affordable materials as well as standardised and automated manufacturing methods yields especially good value with all the values needed for the safe and relaxed flying.
Matirials:- Reserve: AF0801B - Parachute fabric. Lines: Lanex and Edelrid. Riser: 20mm strap - Mouka Tišnov. Carbine: maillon 6,0 CI - Maillon Rapide
Gin G - 38 £419 - 42 £439
Certification EN standard CEN
| Size | Area m/sq | Take off Wt | Sink rate m/s | reserve Wt |
| 38 | 38 | 80 - 100 kg | 4.3 | 2.1 kg |
| 42 | 42 | 100 - 130 kg | 4.5 | 2.4 kg |
Based on the Pull Down Apex design, the ONE G uses an innovative strap system which links each panel for a quicker opening time. ONE G is much more stable with an incredible sink rate, compared to the previous GIN rescue
Sky Spare Lite £465 - Bi £tba
Certification EN 12491
| Size | Area m/sq | Take off Wt | Sink rate m/s | reserve Wt |
| M | 22.5 | max 90 kg | 5.5 max wt | 1.4 kg |
| L | 26.3 | max 110 kg | 5.5 max wt | 1.5 kg |
| XL | 32.5 | max 135 kg | 5.5 max wt | 1.8 kg |
| Bi | 51.6 | max 200 kg | 4.5-5.0 max wt | 3.5 kg |
SKY SPARE light is a new reserve system that follows in the tracks of the reliable and popular SKY SPARE. This new generation has been considerably developed. The weight is lower (only 1.3 kg for the M size and only 1.85 kg for the XL size) and still, the sink is only <5.5 m/s as required by the standards. This reserve is EN 12491 and LTF certified and represents a state of art product on the market. The reserve is supplied with maillon 6,0CI for connecting to the harness risers. A tandem reserve is available in SKY SPARE version (not light).
Gin Yeti - 27 £449 - 35 £499 - 40 £549
Certification EN.
| Size | Area m/sq | Take off Wt | Sink rate m/s | reserve Wt |
| 27 | 27 | max 80 kg | 5 | 1.25 kg |
| 35 | 35 | max 100 kg | 5 | 1.5 kg |
| 40 | 40 | max 120 kg | 5 | 1.75 kg |
The medium size weighs only 1.5 kg, yet it offers a surface area of 35 m2 and a certified sink rate of 5 m/sec., at a maximum weight in flight of 100 kg. We all know how a large surface area is important for the safety of a rescue parachute. Gin Gliders’ design brief for this new rescue was lightweight, but without compromising the surface area. 2 years of development and testing were necessary to reach this high standard of technical performance.
Apco Mayday £410 - £450 - £500
Certification - 16 DHV - 18 SHV - 20 AFNOR
| Size | Area m/sq | Take off Wt | Sink rate m/s | reserve Wt |
| 16 | 23 | 95 kg | 6.3 | 1.86 kg |
| 18 | 30 | 110 kg | 5.4 | 2.2 kg |
| 20 | 37 | 160 kg | 5.4 | 2.69 kg |
The Mayday boasts superior construction and materials. The canopy cloth is F111 "zero porosity" ripstop nylon. The skirt and apex skirt is reinforced with 1'mil spec nylon tape, neatly wrapped and stiched with a precision four-needle machine. The line attachments have V-Tab reinforcements, sewn in place with a computerized machine, ensuring consistantly high quality and strength.
Edel SR3 £465Certification AFNOR
| Size | Area m/sq | Take off Wt | Sink rate m/s | reserve Wt |
| RS3 | 35.2 | 80 - 100 kg | 4.5 | |
Double cap design allows air to spill over the top surface increasing efficiency, reducing sink rate and unwanted oscillations