Gin Bonanza 3 2 liner C The Gin Bonanza 3 is our new 2 liner Sports Class wing for XC pilots featuring our Wave Leading Edge Technology, inspired by the tubercles of the humpback whale. The delaying of the separation point at high angles of attack increases aerodynamic efficiency — meaning you climb faster and with more control.
excellent climbing due to Wave Leading Edge technology
excellent glide performance, the wing bites into lift and cuts through turbulence and sink
high pitch stability in strong conditions
very stable, especially on bar
efficient steering and fast acceleration on bar
high top speed
VIDEO
Gin Bonanza 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SIZE
XXS
XS
S
M
L
Flat area (m2 )
19.53
21.20
23.00
24.88
26.90
Flat span (m)
11.09
11.56
12.04
12.52
13.02
Flat aspect ratio
6.3
6.3
6.3
6.3
6.3
Projected area (m2 )
16.58
17.99
19.52
21.11
22.83
Projected span (m)
8.93
9.31
9.69
10.08
10.48
Projected aspect ratio
4.81
4.81
4.81
4.81
4.81
Chord (m)
2.14
2.27
2.32
2.41
2.51
Number of cells
65
65
65
65
65
Glider weight (kg)
4.3
4.5
4.75
5.15
5.55
Weight range (kg)
60-75
75-90
85-100
95-110
105-125
Ideal weight (kg)
63-73
78-88
88-98
98-108
110-123
Certification
EN C
EN C
EN C
EN C
EN C
DESIGNER NOTES
Designer Gin Seok Song explains the concept behind the Gin Bonanza 3
“The design goal was not to push to the absolute limits of the “C” category, but to make a real XC wing that would be a natural successor to the Gin Bonanza 2. It was also important to consider pilots progressing from high B wings like the Explorer series. By realising the Bonanza 3 as a 2 liner and with the Wave Leading Edge technology from the Boomerang 12, we were actually able to reduce the aspect ratio slightly, which makes the wing nicer to fly and more accessible. Of course, to fly this wing pilots still need to be well-practiced in active recovery techniques for 2 liners."
DETAILS
Optimized profile with Equalized Pressure Technology (EPT) for stability and performance
2 risers for true rear riser steering
Speed system with Harken pulleys
Unsheathed aramid lines with optimized diameters
Mini-ribs on the trailing edge
Gathering (reefing) system on the trailing edge
Semi-light Myungjin and light Porcher fabrics selected for ideal compromise between durability and light weight
MATERIALS
Canopy cloth
Upper surface leading edge : Myungjin MJ40 MF
Upper surface : Myungjin MJ32 MF
Lower surface : Porcher Skytex, 27 g/m²
Lines
Upper : Edelrid 8001 / 050 / 070 / 090 / 130 (unsheathed aramid)
Middle : Edelrid 8001 / 050 / 070 / 090 / 130 / 190 (unsheathed aramid)
Main : Edelrid 8001 090 / 130 / 190 / 230 / 280 / 340 (unsheathed aramid)
