U-Turn Alpine Peak
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U-Turn’s new Alpine Peak lightweight glider

2 September, 2008
U-Turn Alpine Peak
U-Turn Alpine Peak

U-Turn’s new lightweight glider, the Alpine Peak has been certified DHV1, and weighs in at 3.9kg (XS size).

U Turn say that it has a slight edge in speed, handling and climb rate over the Emotion which it is derived from.

The Alpine Peak is available now and in stock with dealers.

www.u-turn.de

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