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On Review: Syride Solar

Charlie King checks out the tiny Solar, an audio only vario with bluetooth connectivity

19 October, 2026, by Charlie King

The Syride Solar is a tiny 30g vario in a 6 x 4 x 1.5cm case. A solar panel entirely covers one face and charges the instrument as you fly. It has a USB-C port to top up if needed – Syride recommend doing so annually but this will probably be enough. There is a single button, and a hole...

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