Spitfire 3

Whether on steep “big mountain” powder slopes, or low proximity through the terrain – redefine speedriding and speedflying for yourself with the Spitfire 3. You get a high-end setup for ultimate control, playful dynamics and versatility on any terrain. 

The next development of the legendary Spitfire series was a commitment by us to meet the demands of the loyal Spitfire fan base. The smaller sizes of the Spitfire 3 are dedicated all-mountain speedriders, speedflyers for experienced, intuitive riders who want to draw their signature into the terrain without compromise. The larger sizes of the Spitfire 3 guarantee a safe and forgiving entry into the world of speed riding, with a fast learning curve and lots of fun. 

The redesigned canopy of the Spitfire 3, with its Nitinol-reinforced leading edge and optimised power transmission via V-Ribs, results in unmatched steering precision – ideal for extreme terrain and difficult conditions. The Spitfire 3 remains resistant to disturbances and therefore stays on the ground even when riding on very steep and difficult lines and reacts progressively to input with lift when required, even in slow deep powder. The new grippy riser with C-bridge and split A-riser offer the ultimate control in flight, riding and kiting, even with thick winter gloves. 

With many more exclusive features, the Spitfire 3 generates new creativity for your next big speedriding adventure and your most sought after ‘dream–lines’! 

Features

Who should fly the Spitfire 3? 

To choose the ideal size you should consider your skill level, wing loading and terrain: 

• Spitfire 3 – 7 m² – for professionals and experts (only on recommendation of a Swing Speedflying Team member) 
• Spitfire 3 –  8,5/ 9,5 m² – for experienced pilots 
• Spitfire 3 – 11 m² – for intermediate pilots 
• Spitfire 3 – 13/15 m²  – for training and beginners

Sizes 13 and 15m² and  are best suited for beginners and for training.
The trimmer travel is ideally suited to speedriding beginners! The damped handling of these sizes massively supports the learning curve and forgives mistakes. 

Important information about the glider sizes: 

In order to make it easier for you to compare the surface areas of speedwings from different manufacturers, we have calculated and indicated the surface area using one of the most common development programmes. This sometimes results in discrepancies between the size information in the glider name and the surface area information in the technical data. 

We have decided to not adjust the size information to the new area calculation so that you know which size of Spitfire 3 is suitable for you, based on your experience with one of the previous models. 

We have refined the canopy of the predecessor, which was optimised for speedriding, and extended it by two cells. To improve riding performance, the middle cells are suspended with diagonal ribs. This makes the canopy follow the pilot even more intuitively – even in tight turns and when riding slowly.

20mm webbing strap

For improved haptics, even in winter conditions and while wearing thick gloves, we have kept the webbing width of the Spitfire 3 riser at 20mm. 

Split-A Riser

What has long been a standard feature on paragliders, has also proven itself on the Spitfire 3 during testing. For an optimal angle of attack of the outer wings in every trim position, the A-risers on the Spitfire 3 are split. The result is better handling via the brakes and a plus in performance with the open trimmers. 

C-Bridge

As previously for the Mirage 2 RS, one of the top priorities in the development of the Spitfire 3 was to improve the control behaviour via the rear risers. The Spitfire 3 can be controlled very efficiently in flight via the C-bridge and with open trimmers, you can use almost the entire glide ratio. With the C-bridge pulled more towards the centre, glide performance improves. With the C-bridge pulled further back, the Spitfire 3 will roll with agility and control, even with the trimmers completely open.