Live a new experience with the Skin 3P
The next great paragliding experience
Forget everything you've ever heard about single surface gliders.
Skin 3 : Comfortable, stable, efficient
45 cells and 5.5 aspect ratio
Certifications: EN 926-1 / EN B / EN B
Sizes: 16 / 18 / 20
Surface area (m² ) : 16 / 18 / 20
Weight (Kg ) : 2.2 / 2.4 / 2.6
Takeoff Weight (Kg ) : 60-85 / 70-90 / 85-110
Aspect ratio : 5.5
Niviuk brings us the best of ultra Light with the Skin 3P
The next great paragliding experience
Forget everything you've ever heard about single-surface gliders.
The new Skin 3 combines the best of dual-surface and single-surface technology: for the first time, a single-surface glider offers flying characteristics and comfort comparable to those of a classic paraglider:
Comfortable, stable, efficient
Maximum accessibility, even at low speeds.
Surprisingly compact and even lighter
Exceptional in any situation
Much more efficient in turbulent conditions, in headwinds or in cross-country situations. Unlike other single-surface wings, its nature does not influence its flight behavior...
Durable and lightweight
The combination of a new, highly-worked reinforced structure and the use of semi-light materials means that the number of lines is considerably reduced, resulting in a lightweight, durable glider.
Great accessibility
An EN B-certified glider that's easy to handle, efficient and stable, for greater flying comfort. More fun, faster, much more accessible and easier to fly.
Find out more about the Skin 3?
Single-surface wings are no longer just the preserve of extreme mountaineers. The new Skin 3 is an exceptional wing for any pilot looking for the perfect balance between accessibility/performance and lightness/durability.
The Skin 3 delivers unprecedented joy of flight, with precise and more accessible controls, giving pilots confidence even during their learning phase (EN B). The wing features a longer braking amplitude and increased passive safety for progressive, fun flying. Its maneuverability and flying efficiency will help you achieve all the walk-and-fly or flight-bivouac adventures you can imagine.
In terms of wing structure, the Skin 3 features a newly designed closed leading edge based on 3DL (3D Leading Edge). This translates into greater wing strength, easier take-off, incredibly short and efficient handling, greater safety thanks to excellent control precision, and quicker recovery in the event of an out-of-flight situation. The leading edge uses SLE (Structured Leading Edge) technology, which gives the wing greater stability and balance throughout its profile, enabling it to achieve higher speeds and unprecedented penetration.
Once in the air, the Skin 3 proves to be much more than a glider designed solely for flying down mountains, it finally opens up the possibility of cross-country flying with a single-surface wing. Thanks to its improved behavior in thermal or turbulent conditions, the glider is also capable of flying in windy conditions, making it perfect for bivouac flights and big adventures.
Its new internal structure combines ribs and diagonals (Skytex 32 g / m2) to better distribute the pilot's weight over the entire profile. The direct consequence of this is a 44% reduction in line length compared to the previous model. This considerably reduces drag and improves performance during all phases of flight, while greatly simplifying the process of preparing the wing for flight.
This reduction in the number of lines is also a key factor in achieving a lightweight profile without affecting the choice of the rest of the materials and fabric. When developing the new Skin 3, the durability of the wing was a key consideration. To this end, we used a 32 g/m² Porcher Skytex semi-light fabric for the top surface and a 27 g/m² Porcher Skytex for the internal structure of the leading edge. A combination of materials that brings lightness but also ensures strength and durability.
Like all Niviuk wings, the Skin 3 is structured with Nitinol (TNT) rods to strengthen the profile and reduce the wing's weight, and gives the profile shape memory and ultra-elasticity in the leading edge. At the same time, the use of 3DP (3D Pattern Cut) technology ensures optimum fabric tension, avoiding wrinkles and any deformation that would impair glide performance.
- 45 cells and 5.5 stretch
- All-new leading edge
- Magnificent line attachments
- A masterpiece of craftsmanship
Landing and flare are now the Skin 3's trump cards compared with all other single-surface wings, and pilots can use the new hybrid trim system (half trimmers, half accelerator), which offers a wider range of brake travel and a reserve of energy for a beautifully controlled touchdown, or a finely controlled flair.
In short, the Skin 3 is a new world to discover. It's the ideal wing to accompany you on all your adventures and reach new goals, which are certainly becoming possible with this new generation of single-surface wings. A wing that will make you feel part of vou
3Sizes: 16-18-20
2Colors: Vibe and Wizard
Weight: 2 .3 Kg for 16 and 2.4 Kg for 18
Approvals: EN B for 18 and 20 and EN 926-1 for 16
2Colors: Vibe and Wizard
Canopy delivered with :
- Kargo 45 or Kargo 85 bag
- Compression underbag
- Compression strap
- Riser cover
- Repair kit