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GIN Atlas X-Alps S — Lighter, Yet Still a Gentle Low-B
Dust of the Universe · Ziad Bassil2015.06.21
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The biggest worry when choosing a light wing is usually manageability and durability. Thinning the lines to cut weight often makes a wing more sensitive and demanding — that's the common trade-off. The Atlas X-Alps sidesteps it by keeping line gauge standard. The S size still comes in at 4.4kg, but launch and handling stay indistinguishable from a standard-weight wing. For a pilot who wants to cut hike-and-fly gear weight without giving up the gentle character of a low-B, this is worth a look.
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