VISTA V

The Vista has become a legend in its own time… Now in its 5th generation, it is lighter, cleaner and with all the latest materials & construction technologies incorporated.

Back in 2014, when Vista III was first introduced, it was a groundbreaking wing. An EN B certified true 3 liner (top to bottom), shark nose wing that performs and feels like a well tuned racing car which excels in strong conditions ! It has set a standard for many other competitor models which came after..

The new Vista V is based on the platform of Vista IV and improved on several key points:

Over 700 grams lighter in the M size, but uncompromising materials / durability. This result in better inflation and in-flight characteristics.

Re-Optimised 3D leading edge cut smartly incorporated into the colour design – resulting in a cleaner leading edge, improved top surface layout and tension for better performance.

Risers- Perfect 12 [mm] webbing risers with incredible attention to details. They are super-lightweight at less than 99 gr! Incorporating a unique A5, C5 (Split A, C) line connection method with no Karabiners! Making it cleaner, safer, lighter – smart and elegant. The risers also feature specifically designed ball bearing pulleys allowing for the smoothest speed system operation possible, and now the same brake pulleys are mounted on a custom elasticated tubular webbing.

The Vista V now also sports the Butthole 2, which automatically clears sand and debris from the wingtip trailing edges.

Vista V flight characteristics can be described as a very solid canopy which reassures the pilot with its consistency and pitch damping characteristics.
The wing transmits an incredible reassuring feeling of safety to the pilot, building confidence, for better piloting.

Vista V will be the perfect companion for any pilot from a talented school student to cross country pilot looking for a good performing, safe and easy to manage wing.

Descrizione
V-min [km/h] 21
V-trim [km/h] 39
V-max [km/h] 51+
Min Sink [m/s] at optimal wing loading 0.95

WHATS NEW IN THE MATERIALS OF THE VISTA V?
Without compromising on durability or safety, the Vista V is made from carefully chosen materials, to reduce weight. The top surface L/E remains the same bombproof apco cloths, while areas that do not suffer from use / wear and tear, such as the bottom surface, are now much lighter. This translates into better launch, handling and safety characteristics.

Material Diameter [mm] Strength [kg]
Top, Mid Superaramide 1.2 120
Bottom A, B, C Superaramide 1.9 320
Bottom St Superaramide 1.5 150
Brake top, St top Dyneema 1.1 95
Brake bottom Polyester 2.0 85
Sail Cloth – Top 42 gr/m2 “Zero Porosity” Ripstop Nylon
Sail Cloth – Bottom 27gr Skytex
Rib Cloth 27gr Skytex (Hard)
Rib Reinforcement FLEXON® batten system
Warranty 3 years / 250 Hours

 

The glider is made from tear resistant Ripstop Nylon cloth, which is P.U. coated to zero porosity and then siliconized to give the fabric high resistance to the elements. Different cloth is used for the top, bottom and ribs due to their different functions.

The lines are made of superaramid covered with a polyester sheath for protection against UV, wear and abrasion. The bottom section of the brake lines is made of Polyester because of its better mechanical properties. The Karabiners/rectangular loops that attach the lines to the risers are made of stainless steel.