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Action GT
 
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Level -
Minimum pilot skill level required
Launch -
The ease of launching
Landing -
The ease of landing
Turning -
The agility or turn rate
Speed -
The top speed using the speed bar
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Lite Touch Wing Rating System
The Wing Rating System was developed to help pilots determine which wings are best for their needs. A typical "Star" rating system one might find in the movie guide, for example, is a measure of good or bad. However, the Wing Ratings are a comparison tool, ranking products in special categories.

Stable or responsive , which is right for you?
For example, the ParaToys is a fairly stable glider and therefore received a for Turning. For many beginners, a stable glider is desirable. On the other hand, a glider with a for Turning is in general not recommended for beginning pilots.

Fast or easy, which is right for you?
Another example is the Action GT, super fast and attracts many experienced pilots. The fact that it doesn't launch as well as the ParaToys glider doesn't make the Action GT a bad glider.

Experienced pilots have the skills to launch the Action GT, and can therefore take advance of other benefits offered by the wing. However, beginners should consider an easier launching glider like the easier launching yet slower ParaToys glider.

Your first glider won't be your last
Gliders don't last forever. Sunlight and general wear degrade the wing over time. Eventually you will need to get a new glider.

Therefore, when you are just getting starting in powered paragliding, start with a glider that is easy to launch. Then when that wears out, and it will, that is the time to consider getting a faster glider. And keep this in mind... speed is NOT as important as most people think.

 
   

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