Gin Bolero 8
£2,999.00
A next-gen EN-A school wing that accelerates confidence. Reassuringly safe with real progression potential.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size |
L ,M ,S ,XS ,XXS |
| EN Rating |
A |
| Wing Type |
Paraglider |
| Weight Type |
Regular |
The Gin Bolero 8 is the latest evolution of Gin’s legendary school and progression wing — a next-generation EN-A that accelerates your confidence and skills from day one. It’s reassuringly safe, incredibly easy to fly, and yet has enough performance to keep you progressing long after you’ve left the training slope.
Gin have refined the Bolero over eight generations, and the result is a wing that simply does everything right for a new pilot. Launches are effortless and forgiving, the handling is smooth and intuitive, and the overall stability gives you the confidence to focus on learning rather than worrying about the wing. It’s the kind of glider that makes your instructor smile.
But the Bolero 8 is far more than a beginner’s wing. Its glide performance and speed range mean you can start thermalling, do your first cross-country flights, and explore what the sport has to offer — all on a wing that keeps you safe while you build experience. Many pilots keep their Bolero long after their school days are over.
Key features
- EN/LTF A certified — maximum safety for learning and progression
- 8th generation of Gin’s proven school wing design
- Effortless, forgiving launch characteristics
- Smooth, intuitive handling
- Enough performance for early XC flights
- 5 sizes (XXS–L) covering 55–130 kg all-up weight
- Available in Green, Lime, Sangria, Turquoise, and Custom Colour
Note: Weight refers to Total In-Flight Weight (kg). This includes the pilot, harness, wing, reserve, and all flying equipment.
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat area (m²) | 22.1 | 24.1 | 26.1 | 28.55 | 31.64 |
| Flat span (m) | 10.27 | 10.72 | 11.16 | 11.67 | 12.29 |
| Projected area (m²) | 18.83 | 20.53 | 22.23 | 24.32 | 26.95 |
| Flat aspect ratio | 4.77 | 4.8 | 4.77 | 4.8 | 4.77 |
| Projected aspect ratio | 3.55 | 3.8 | 3.55 | 3.55 | 3.8 |
| Glider weight (kg) | 4.1 | 4.45 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Pilot weight (kg) | 55–80 | 65–90 | 75–100 | 85–110 | 100–130 |
| Cells | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| EN rating | A | A | A | A | A |
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