Puffin v2
$ 3,850.00
Puffin v2 - Pure Soaring - intermediate to experienced pilots
LC USA’s thoughts: Puffin v2 - The ‘Quiver Killer’! You can turbo soar, fly XC, thermal fly, hike n fly…if you just want to put a smile on your face, this is the wing for you! (Shhh….don’t tell - this one’s our favorite!!) There’s no other wing like it on the market and it sure is special to us!
The Puffin v2 is out now and available to order and we are so excited about it! You can order with standard risers, kite risers, or both! Let us know which way you would like to order!
Sizes and weight ranges:
16: 50-120kg
19: 55-120kg
Puffin V2
"Versatility²"
At LittleCloud, we are passionately in love with flying.
On top of that, we have the privilege of designing our own toys!
No matter the occasion—whether it’s an evening in the mountains or on a beach in Brazil—we don’t want to be hassled by carrying too much gear!
The Puffin, the ultimate and one-of-a-kind mini-wing, sees its versatility supercharged in the Version 2!
With the arrival of Parakite in the world of mini-wing soaring, we had to reinvent our bestseller to adapt to this evolution without compromising or losing its essence!
Kiterisers or classic risers—you can choose based on your mood and your spots!
Design
Based on the brand-new Gracchio Mk3, it incorporates our progressive reflex profile, optimizing stability, lift, and wind penetration. With an exceptionally wide range of use, particularly at the lower end, thanks to its outstanding efficiency!
The Puffin V2 proudly carries LittleCloud’s DNA: exceptional pitch stability, direct handling, large brake range, and high passive safety.
The simplicity of the design translates into incredible ease of use, predictable reactions, and dimensional balance, allowing it to be used with either Kiterisers or trimmer risers!
In Kiteriser mode, you’ll get a more dynamic Parakite approach, prioritizing the joy of carving and gliding over the hand’s up diving!
Ultra-precise across its entire control range, it will push you to the bottom of your harness during committed turns or endless flares!
● Progressive reflex profile: Enhanced stability, sensation, and performance.
● Legendary pitch stability: true to LittleCloud wings.
● Moderate aspect ratio with 5.35.
● Ultimate versatility: KiteRisers or standard risers: Parakite piloting with KiteRisers or traditional with trim risers.
● Sand evacuation: Trailing edge tunnels with “dirtouts” to clear sand in flight.
● Ronstan Orbits pulleys: Sand-resistant.
● Proven construction and materials for intensive use, light by essence!
● Sheathed lines, except on the upper lines, for maximum efficiency.
● 2 sizes: 16 and 19
● 2 colors: Yellow or Orange
Target Pilots
The Puffin V2 is designed for intermediate pilots with some mini-wing experience seeking a dynamic, high-performance, and ultra-versatile wing for parakite-style soaring as well as the full range of classic mini-wing activities with standard risers.
Original Puffin lovers will be impressed with this new version!
Unlike its little sister La Mouette, the Puffin V2 is noticeably more dynamic in roll and more energetic! It is therefore slightly more demanding than La Mouette but remains accessible thanks to its remarkable precision and exceptional tolerance at low speeds!
With low weight and compact size, along with a wide speed range, it will accompany you everywhere—be it at the beach, in the mountains for thermaling, or soaring…
Testing
We tested and pushed the wings to their limits in real-world conditions, up to a level of turbulence we consider borderline flyable!
The behavior is predictable, with the wings clearly communicating the air mass, warning pilots with small tip closures. These minor closures serve as an effective regulation system, temporarily increasing the angle of attack and wing loading without affecting heading!
We used standard risers to assess behavior during induced collapses.
You can find some videos on this page.
Note that the exceptional stability of the profile and wing in flight only delays the point at which a collapse may occur, as with all soft-structure wings!
Keep in mind that this type of reflex profile does not have an “autopilot” mode!
With Kiterisers, stall phases are clearly “announced” to the pilot, and the wing instantly resumes flight when the pilot raises their hands!
For experienced pilots this offers the opportunity to play with the stall point. For example during top landings.
In more dynamic roll maneuvers, the wing responds instantly to pilot inputs without overreacting or surprises!
Even though the Puffin V2 offers a very high level of passive safety, only the pilot’s awareness and behavior are the true safeguards against incidents/accidents.
Specs:
● Top: Dominico 20D
● Bottom: Dominico 20D
● Structure: Porcher 32gr hard finish
● Lines: Mix of Kelvar and Dyneema
● Risers with trim or Kiterisers.
● Made with Passion in SriLanka!
Sizes: 16/19
2 flashy colours: yellow, orange
V1 vs V2 :
The Puffin V2 increases its precision, stability, and speed compared to V1.
It's easier to use but offers a wider range of use because of its unmatched level of precision. The lower brake pressure makes it less tiring, especially in Kiterisers mode.
Wind range, whether you are in Kiterisers or Regular risers is even wider!
Stability of the wingtips is higher but still they remain softer than the center of the canopy to prevent from massive collapses and to warn the pilot of the naughtiness of the air
*The prices listed include the new tariffs.
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