Paragliding and SIV instructor Malin Lobb discusses the pros and cons of stepping up a class to CCC-level competition paragliders.
There is always trepidation when you move to a higher class of glider. Even if after a few hours of airtime you can’t remember what your old glider felt like, the fear of the unknown always comes out to play. So what can you expect when moving from EN D into CCC territory? And what are some of the common misconceptions about CCC gliders?
Aggression
Moving up to CCC you might think that the new glider is going to be more aggressive than your old one, but that’s not necessarily true. Gliders with a lower aspect ratio often act as a block and can dive with a lot of force; in contrast CCC wings have a higher aspect ratio and more flexibility and that movement can absorb some energy, making...
