News from Nervures paraglider

04/01/2008

Faial M Certified EN B/C

The Faial (replacement of the Valluna) has ben certified under the EN standard. It is classed as a C at minimum weight (85kg) and B at max weight (115kg).

12/12/2007

Faial, Valluna replacement

The replacement of the Valluna called "Faial" is nearly ready (EN flight test second week of December)
Technical specification for medium size:

• flat area: 27 m²
• take-off weight 80/100 kg
• aspect ratio 5.2
• glider weight:
  • Standard version 5.0 Kg
  • Bivouac version 3.8 kg (spectra risers and unsheathed upper lines)
  • Paramotor version 5.2 kg

Most of the improvement is on the handling with a more direct control response. Performance measurements to be confirmed are slightly better than Valluna with higher top speed. The Faial will also exist in:

• XS 22 m² (50-70 kg)
• S 24.5 m² 65- 85 kg
• L 29.8 m² (95 -125 kg)

More precisions, including price-list, within one month

05/03/2007

Kailash performance glider

Kailash is the new performance glider from Nervures. With the promise of great performance, exceptional handling and superbe thermal behaviour. They also have designed a light weight version; 4.3kg for the medium size!

05/03/2007

Utlra Light Weight Reserve PLUM

Nervures has managed to design one of the lightest certified (proper certification ie EN, not some private test with high speed impact...;-) reserve parachute on the market.

10/10/2006

The Swoop in action

Nervures has released some videos of the Swoop in action. It will give you a good idea of what you can do with them. Click here to start downloading.

09/06/2006

Air Trek Nervures Harness

The new harness from Nervures is finally ready. It features airbag, integrated rucksack and anchor shoulder points. All that for less than 2 kilos. We should get a couple in the UK very soon.

Nervures Swoop, ultimate fun mini-wing !

After many prototypes and trials Nervures has achieved the design of the Swoop for speed flying.
Available in 2 sizes, 10 and 14 m², the Swoop combines power, acceleration, ease and performance.

Nervures Huapi & Valluna XC Mag mini review

For its 100th edition (July-August 2005) Cross Country Magazine has reviewed the Huapi Mountain and the Valluna Bivouac. Their comments about the Valluna Bivouac is: "The Nervures Valluna stood out from the pack as the lightest XC wing.". As for the Huapi Mountain their thought is: "A combination of nice handling, reasonable performance and tasty looks means that at 3.55 kg the Nervures Huapi came out top of the ultra-lightweights in our review"

New Harness Bivouac

Specifically designed for the one who likes to be on the move, it is also suitable for the pilots looking for a lightweight, confortable and functional harness. 1.28 Kg for size M 1.32 Kg for size L

The Huapi is available in the UK

There is no need to wait any longer, the Huapi is here. We have only been flying it for a couple a weeks, but what a gem. The handling is impeccable and the safety is very high, exactly what you want for your first paraglider. We have the Medium size in stock for you try. If you are interested please let us now by contacting us.

The Huapi is nearly there!

Nervures is putting the final touch to their new entry level paraglider, the Huapi. Just for you, we have the picture of one the very first pre-production Huapi. The design is so successful that this paraglider will suit beginner and more experienced pilots alike. As usual from Nervures, the paraglider is light (4.8 kg for the standard Medium), but is even lighter in its Mountain version (3.59 kg). It has the ease of launching and flying of the Estive and the performance of the Altea which it will both replace. True to Nervures philosophy of ethical business the paraglider is made in Europe (France), but the price is still competitive and in the region of £1,650 for the standard and £1,800 for the Mountain. It will be on sale at the end of March.

10/03/2005

Alpamayo II 43

The Alpamayo II 43 is now available and certified CEN Tandem. Some of the improvements are:

• new lines design, hence a simplified preflight check.
• the wing arch has been re-designed to provide a more subtle turning behavior.
• new more powerful trim system with a 6 km/h speed gain compare to the old Alpamayo

The Alpamayo II has been very much appreciated by the pilot of the old Alpamayo, in particular the powerful take and flair.

All this has been done without sacrificing the passive safety which is at a very high level to allow you to fly passengers in perfect peace of mind.

2^nd February 2005

Import Air Ltd is proud to able to introduce Nervures in the UK. Nervures has been the leading brand in light weight paragliders and paraglider equipment for the last 10 years. They are still not rivaled in the quality to weight ratio which is attained by continuous research and development. To date they are still producing the lightest paraglider on the market (the Kenya Expé, 3.2 kg up 100 kg take-off weight) as well as the lightest harness (Nervures Expé, 295 g to 350 g).
This web site is the gateway to Nervures' world in the UK, please bear with us as the site is being completed. In the mean time if you have any comments or questions, please contact us.