The Dudek Touch is Dudeks answer to the concept of “parakite” wings, which are a combination of paragliders and kites. They are characterized by a different control system from those found in traditional paragliders and a different purpose.
The unique control system in the Dudek Touch is the main source of its capabilities, which is why 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.
Touch has a reflex profile optimized 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. We 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. Detailed information on this topic can be found in the manual.
Our 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.
More details on this can be found in the manual.
