
Hydro
The Hydro is our new wing for entry the Speedflying world.
Pilot Profile:
Pilots wanting to start and discover Speedflying without hassles and be able to fly in strong wind and enjoy changes in height and speed.The Windtech Hydro is an entry-level mini-wing and speedflying glider designed to allow pilots to carve up slopes at amazing speeds with swoops and radical turns. It can also be flown as a normal paraglider due to its excellent glide ratio, making soaring and thermal flying a real possibility. Features include a dynamic design, a long trim system fully synchronized with a progressive speed system, and a shark nose leading edge with Rigid Foil System for internal pressure and stability. V-ribs reduce line consumption, while the open vault improves wing shape and handling.

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Technical Specifications
| Characteristics | Size 14 | Size 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight (kg) | 50 - 100 | 65 - 115 |
| Recommended weight (kg) | - | - |
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| Certification | - | - |
| Glide ratio | - | - |
| Cells | 37 | 37 |
| Aspect Ratio (flat) | 4.86 | 4.86 |
| Projected Aspect Ratio | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Flat Surface Area (m²) | 14.87 | 17.09 |
| Projected Surface Area (m²) | 13.3 | 15.28 |
| Flat Span (m) | - | - |
| Projected Span (m) | - | - |
| Chord (m) | 2.18 | 2.33 |
| Glider weight (kg) | 3.6 | 3.9 |
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Technologies
- Shark nose
- Rigid Foil System
- V ribs profiles
- Nylon Porcher Marine Skytex Evolution
- Top surface: 44 g/m2
- Bottom surface: 40 g/m2
- Ribs: Nylon Porcher Marine Skytex 50 g/m2
- Rib reinforcement: Dacrón 180 g/m2
- Trailing edge reinforcement: Polyester 175 g/m2
- Lines: Sheathed Kevlar 1.1/1.7/1.8 mm
- Maillons: Stainless steel 4 mm
- Risers: Polyamida-kevlar 25 mm