The horizon as the sole goal: The art of hike & fly at the pinnacle of its evolution
The art of Hike & Fly at the pinnacle of its evolution
Hike & Fly is no longer just about a quick dip after a strenuous climb.
Today, pilots to Take-off remote peaks to embark on cross-country flights. The challenge lies in climbing light, then soaring above the terrain to transform an alpine hike into a multi-hour adventure in the sky.
Freedom Has a Price: Yours
Imagine yourself at the first light of day, at the foot of a face you’ve been studying for months. Your pack is compact, fitting snugly against your back. With every step, you feel that sense of freedom. This is where the adventure begins.
At Supair, we designed the Savage 2 & Strike 3 combo not as mere equipment, but as an extension of your vision.
Savage 2: Restoring Meaning to the Trajectory
Imagine a glider barely noticeable in your pack (weighing just 3 kg), but reveals its predatory nature the moment you hit the first thermal. The Savage 2 isn’t just a “light” version of our gliders ; it’s a cross-country machine optimized for high-altitude flying.
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The 2.5-line balance: We’ve taken a bold step with a hybrid design. You get the exceptional glide and rear control (B-steering) of a 2-lineglider at the tips, while retaining the reassuring structure of a 3-line glider in the center. The result? Impressive glide efficiency, even into the wind.
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Exceptional materials: Thanks toUse Nitinol rods, your glider a Airfoil flight flight, while allowing it Bending for the smallest carry bags.
Strike 3: Becoming One with the Elements
Once in the air, thermal comfort is essential. The Strike 3 is the direct link between your sensations and the air mass. This next-generation harness, weighing just 2.02 kg, redefines what a pilot can expect from a harness .
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Cutting-edge aerodynamics: The fairing isn’t just for looks. Developed through our research on the Delight 4 Sport, it stabilizes the yaw axis, giving you a tight line and optimized glide through turbulent transitions.
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Safety and Innovation: For the first time, enjoy Inflatable protection that cuts Storage space in half Storage to traditional foam, without compromising on shock absorption.
This combination is the "Holy Grail" for the modern mountain pilot. With a complete
set (glider harness rescue parachute) weighing less than 6 kg. The Savage 2’s steering , combined with the Strike 3’s ergonomic design, allows you to stay focused on what matters most: the scenery and your flight strategy.
Read Ziad Bassil's review of the Savage 2
STRIKE 3 - the ultimate harness
Savage 2 - ultralight built for mountain flying
