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DUDEK PARAKITE
The DUDEK Touch is their answer to the concept of “parakite” wings, which are a combination of paragliders and kites. They are characterised by a different control system from those found in traditional paragliders and a different purpose.
calm and energetic, dynamic flightsTouch is intended for a wide range of pilots – from intermediate to professionals. To fly Touch safely, you must first understand how its control system works. The wing allows for both calm and energetic, dynamic flights. The Touch shows its greatest potential in the dunes and was designed with use in such an environment in mind.
Design and construction
The unique control system in the Dudek Touch is the main source of its capabilities, which is Dudek have made every effort to ensure that the control over the wing is both efficient and intuitive.
The control is responsive, which allows the pilot to feel “connected” with the wing. The Dudek Touch has a reflex profile optimised for use in parakites, allowing for safer flying at low angles of attack/high speeds. This profile makes the wing exceptionally stable and resistant to doubling compared to traditional paragliders, especially in the case of faster speed configurations.
During the Touch design and testing process, Dudek managed to achieve high flight stability while maintaining good performance and efficient control. Dudek wanted these parameters to be well balanced.
In the case of Touch, the size selection is different than in traditional paragliders. To get the most out of it, more factors than just starting weight need to be adjusted.
Dudeks experience shows that the optimal situation is to have several Touch sizes and choose the appropriate one after assessing the actual conditions at a given moment.
Intermediate sizes, such as 18 (for light pilots) and 22 (for heavier pilots), are the most universal.
Thanks to the careful selection of modern fabrics and construction solutions with the coastal environment difficult for paragliders in mind, Dudek have ensured that Touch is very durable.
All materials used come from numbered series, and each production stage can be verified (identify a specific employee and controller).
The entire production takes place in Poland under strict control of the designer, which ensures the highest European quality of workmanship.
What is a parakite?
A parakite is a hybrid wing combining elements of a paraglider and a kite, designed for fast, dynamic ground-based flying in strong winds, especially on slopes and dunes. Unlike traditional paragliders, parakites use a unique control system that acts on the wing's angle of attack to provide full speed control and greater maneuverability with just hand movements. They are ideal for activities like dune soaring and proximity flying but are not suitable for long-distance thermal flying.