GIN Calypso

GIN Calypso – Ultra-Light EN B Wing for Hike & Fly Explorers

The GIN Calypso is a versatile, ultra-light EN B paraglider designed for adventurous pilots who value lightweight performance, compact packing, and ease of use during hike-and-fly missions or travel-based soaring. Whether you’re navigating rugged mountain terrain, flying in remote valleys, or crossing cloud streets, this wing provides confidence-inspiring performance with minimal weight.

Now available through our paragliding shop, the Calypso is engineered for pilots seeking real-world usability paired with agile, responsive handling in a certified lightweight design.

🏔️ Designed for Hike-and-Fly Pilots

For pilots who combine mountain hiking with flying, the GIN Calypso is a revelation. Weighing just around 3 kg, it’s compact enough to fit in a small rucksack yet delivers the stability and control expected from a mid-level EN B wing.

Its ultra-light materials and efficient construction allow for:

• Easy launches even in tight takeoff areas
• Safe and stable behavior in turbulent thermals
• Satisfying glide for long descents or XC loops

This wing is a top choice for hike-and-fly competitors, traveling pilots, and lightweight flying enthusiasts. It’s featured now in our paragliding shop alongside other lightweight gliders.

🌬️ GIn Calypso – Agile, Smooth, and Responsive

While it’s lightweight, the GIN Calypso doesn’t sacrifice agility or precision. Pilots report exceptional feedback and handling, especially during tight turns, thermaling, and mid-air decision-making.

This wing shines in:

• Low-wind launches
• Technical ridge soaring
• Thermal climbs and transitions
• Cross-country exploration

Its precise brake range and natural pitch damping make it suitable for pilots stepping up from EN A or looking for a forgiving EN B glider with high versatility.

Find the GIN Calypso and similar models in our paragliding shop.

✈️ Travel-Friendly and Compact

Perfect for pilots on the go, the GIN Calypso packs down incredibly small. It fits easily into compact hike-and-fly harnesses or travel bags, making it ideal for long treks, bus rides, flights, or public transport between flying spots.

It also features:

• Durable but light fabric construction
• Smart internal structure that minimizes pack volume
• Efficient line layout for quick unpacking and setup

For pilots planning international adventures or alpine tours, the Calypso is your wing. You can order it today from our paragliding shop.

🛡️ Certified Safety with EN B Confidence

Despite its low weight, the Calypso is a fully certified EN B glider with all the passive safety features and structural stability you’d expect from a GIN product. It’s forgiving enough for intermediate pilots, but offers enough dynamic handling to satisfy more experienced adventurers as well.

This balance makes it an ideal “one-wing solution” for:

• Thermal pilots
• Weekend explorers
• Progressive flyers

🧵 Engineering and Build Quality

GIN is renowned for their attention to detail and engineering innovation. The Calypso features:

• Advanced 3D shaping for a clean, efficient surface
• Mini ribs at the trailing edge for precision and brake response
• Rigid foils and internal span supports for structure without weight
• Optimized risers for hike-and-fly compatibility

Every seam, line, and riser is tailored to reduce weight while maintaining durability—ideal for rugged outdoor use. Browse this and other precision-built gliders in our paragliding shop.

GIN Calypso Specification Table

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