Gin Bolero 4

Price: £2 299.00 (including 17.5 % tax)

DHV 1 - released 2010

The 4th generation of the Bolero emerges with high expectations and is ready to live up to its promise. From the first day on the training hill to regular cross country flights, the Bolero 4 will be your faithful partner and will bring the best out of you in any situation.

> 5 sizes: XS, S, M, L & XL
> Kick Down speed system
> Big ear system with split A risers
> An easier take-off with lighter inflation
> A flatter turn with a better sink rate
> More precision in turns and a more 'compact' feeling in the wing

> A ratio between performance and safety never before reached in this class

From the beginning to cross country flights
Gin's principle design consideration was to give pilots discovering paragliding a glider which is easy to fly, comfortable and extremely safe, which would also appeal to regular pilots wishing to fly totally relaxed. Gin has dedicated his days and nights to developing this amazing new wing. He flew hundreds of hours with prototypes until he was finally satisfied that the wing was just as he imagined.

Easy, progressive and fun

The latest materials and technologies have been used for the construction of the Bolero 4. Gin and his R&D team have spent a lot of time making the inflation perfect and homogeneous in all different kinds of conditions. The wing is thus easy to ground handleand very forgiving on take off. These improved characteristics are the result of a new leading edge that is reinforced with flexible plastic battens. This enables a reduction in weight over conventional mylar inserts, while maintaining the same aerodynamic characteristics. A big effort was made on reducing the weight of the glider—to improve the inflation, the performance and the general behaviour of the wing. The fabric for the top surface uses a water-based coating for better durability and resistance to porosity. In flight, the Bolero 4 is docile and damps air mass movements to keep the pilot serene at all times. A thorough trimming of the wing provides great stability on all axes, while still maintaining precise handling. The wing will obey any brake input immediately but without excess.

The sink rate has been improved to make it more efficient while thermalling and also to avoid beginners banking the glider excessively if they are too sudden on the brake. The brake travel is thus long and progressive. On landing, the Bolero 4 will only surprise you with its ease.

A new standard in its class

Gin Gliders is proud to release a wing with such good performance, especially in terms of handling. Among its competitors on the market, the Bolero 4 is the only high-level entry wing that is EN A and LTF A certified. This proves that the Bolero 4 is the right choice for students from their first steps in the air to their first long flights and much more.

SIZE		XS	S	M	L	XL
FLAT	AREA	24.2m²	25.8m²	28m²	30.28m²	32.66m²
	SPAN	10.89m	11.24m	11.71m	12.17m	12.65m
	A.R	4.9	4.9	4.9	4.9	4.9
PROJECTED	AREA	22.14m²	23.59m²	25.6m²	27.68m²	29.85m²
	SPAN	9.17m	9.46m	9.86m	10.25m	10.65m
	A.R	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8
CHORD	ROOT	2.80m	2.89m	3.02m	3.14m	3.26m
CHORD	TIP	0.59m	0.61m	0.64m	0.66m	0.69m
TOTAL HEIGHT		6.60m	6.81m	7.1m	7.38m	7.66m
CELL NUMBER		37	37	37	37	37
GLIDER WEIGHT		4.6kg	4.9kg	5.4kg	5.9kg	6.4kg
WEIGHT IN FLIGHT		55~75kg	70~85kg	80~105kg	95~120kg	115~140kg
EN / LTF		A	A	A	A	A