Gin Gliders Yeti Mountain Paraglider

500g lighter, tons more fun 

Updated with new-generation technology, the Yeti has even better launch and into-wind glide characteristics. 

On Manaslu at 8000m or on a weekend hike with friends in your local mountains, you need a wing that makes flying as easy and enjoyable as it could possibly be: the Yeti. 

With a new lighter internal construction and modern leading edge with plastic re-enforcements, there is less weight to carry and the wing is even more compact. But perhaps even better is the way the new Yeti flies. Inflation, take-off, handling, speed, glide ratio and into-wind performance have all been improved. 

The Yeti is available in 6 sizes (catering for a huge weight range of 50-120kg weight in flight). The 19m2 weighs only 2.5kg and can be used either by light pilots or by suitably experienced pilots as a top-performing mini-glider. 

Despite the light weight, the Yeti is a true paraglider. The weight reductions achieved in this generation have led to an even better feeling in thermals and performance on glide, especially into a headwind. It’s so good that you probably won’t even need an “XC wing”. 

Now in its 3rd generation, the Yeti has been a reference glider in its class since 2004. In extreme conditions, it’s a wing you can trust, and in more leisurely situations it’s pure fun.

Gin Gliders Yeti > Details

• Over 500g lighter* than the Yeti 08, already one of the lightest gliders in its class
• Lighter leading edge with plastic re-enforcements
• Lighter internal construction with more cross-ports
• Wide range of 6 sizes, for weights of 50kg to 120kg
• Only 2.5kg for the 19m2 size—probably the lightest glider on the market relative to its performance
• Loops on top surface to attach snow tabs to hold the wing in place on steep snow-covered slopes
• Dedicated manufacturing process: reduced seam allowance saves weight and each wing is made by a single person

Gin Gliders Yeti > Package Options

• Supplied with lightweight rucsack
• Supplied with Yeti convertible harness/rucsack
• Supplied with Yeti harness and Alpine Rucsack

The 19m2 Yeti, Yeti harness and Alpine Rucsac together weigh less than 4kg!

Gin Gliders Yeti > Catalog & Manual

• Download Gin Gliders Yeti Catalogue
• Download Gin Gliders Yeti Owners Manual (supplement to the Bolero 4 manual)

Gin Gliders Yeti > Colours

There are two colour options; Zest or Orchid:

Gin Gliders Yeti > Technical Data

Gin Gliders Yeti > Materials

• Risers: 12mm Kevlar for easy groundhandling (4mm Bainbridge Dyneema risers for extreme lightness are available as an option)
• Fabric: optimum mix of Skytex 32g/m2 for the top surface leading edge and ribs, Skytex 27g/m2 for the main top surface and bottom surface
• Lines: sheathed and unsheathed low-stretch Dyneema for an ideal blend of ease of use, performance, durability and lightness
  • Upper: LIROS DC60 (unsheathed Dyneema)
  • Middle: LIROS DSL70, PPSL 120 (sheathed Dyneema)
  • Main: LIROS PPSL 120, 160 & 200 (sheathed Dyneema)
• All materials such as re-enforcements, tapes and attachments are carefully selected to achieve the highest possible performance to weight ratio
• 19 & 22m2 sizes: upper/mid lines -- Edelrid 8000 unsheathed Kevlar for extreme lightness

Gin Gliders Yeti > Video