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Choosing the right size glider and reserve
How to advertise in this list, and our Bank Details
WARNING! and Glider Classifications - Read! It will give you some insight on what gliders are suitable for your level of experience.
Accommodation for Holidays and Weekends
Secondhand Paragliders & Equipment
Secondhand Hang Gliders & Equipment
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NOTES FOR THE PROSPECTIVE BUYER:
Call the person on the name and number BELOW the item you are interested
in.
It is always possible to negotiate a different price than advertised on
secondhand equipment. Make the seller an offer, especially if there is "o.n.o."
(or nearest offer) or "neg" (negotiable) behind the price. Those letters mean
that the seller is prepared to come down on the price, if necessary. Don't be ridiculous
in your offer, but save yourself a couple of hundred rand. Say for example, the equipment
is advertised for R5,500 o.n.o. Offer the seller R5,000 (or R4,500 if you have a lot of
chutspah). The seller might agree or advise you what his minimum price is (maybe R5,200).
In that case you have saved R300. Even in cases where there is no advice that the price is
negotiable, it sometimes pays off to make an offer, but don't be surprised then if the
offer is rejected. If it is possible, inspect the goods or get a knowledgeable person to
inspect it before buying. If the seller claims that a glider is DHV-rated, make sure that it says that on the wing. An Afnor- or SHV-rated wing may be substantially different to a DHV-rated wing, even when they have the same name. Make very sure that what you are buying is suitable for YOU.
Check the SOUTH AFRICAN PARAGLIDER CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES to see what the glider is rated. You can find them here Gliders from 1997 and before (up to 1997) or Gliders from 1998-2002 at present, but they are also available on the Aero Club website www.aeroclub.org.za under SAHPA Licensing Data.
Sometimes a person will be prepared to sell items singly, even if they are grouped together. Contact the seller and ask - if you do not ask, you may lose out!
HINT Please let us know when you have sold your items.
WARNING:
Glider ratings: South African classifications are slightly different from DHV and Afnor test ratings, to accommodate overlap. To get the best information on whether a glider is suitable for your experience level, please check the latest Glider Classification Schedule on Gliders up to 1998 or Gliders from 1998-2002 and on the SAHPA home page http://www.paragliding.co.za/sahpa/gldr_class.htm
How to choose the right size glider or reserve for YOU:
Most paraglider manufacturers include the glider weight in the all-up or take-off weight. As a
rule of thumb, pilots should add at least 20 kg to their naked body weight to find the
weight range in which they should be looking for a glider or reserve. A bigger pilot will have heavier kit than a light pilot. The longer you have been flying the more kit you will have, and the more likely it will be that (as a big pilot) your kit will weigh about 25 kg. If possible, weigh yourself with all the items you will wear and use when flying (sweater, flightsuit, socks, boots, helmet, gloves, vario, radio, gliderbag, glider, stuffbag, drinking water, etc - everything!) to see what your real all-up weight is. ("Clip-in" weights may exclude the glider weight, but due to translation interpretations to English, may not.)
Ideally, one would like to be in the middle to top two-thirds of any weight range, although one should not have problems being at the bottom end of the weight range. It just means that on windier days one might have to carry ballast to improve penetration. At or over the top of the weight range would possibly cause one to battle to stay up longer, and therefore have shorter flights in lighter conditions.
Hang glider pilots: Hang glider pilots should add at least 40kg to their weight to find which reserve will suit their weights best.
We'll help to sell YOUR equipment!
Send the details of the equipment you wish to sell with your name and telephone number,
and R50, and advertise it in our pricelist for 3 months. Our pricelist is updated regularly, at least once per month, sometimes more often. Interested people phone you directly. You may change your prices at any time during the period without extra charge.
Contact details: funwings@global.co.za or fax 086-618-2057
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Please fax deposit slips through to 086-618-2057!
ADVERTS NOT RENEWED AFTER 3 MONTHS WILL BE REMOVED, WHETHER THE ITEMS ARE SOLD OR NOT!
Paragliding, hang gliding and paramotoring are dangerous sports.
People without a licence must join a school to learn safely.
Paraglider and Hang Glider Pilots must have a SAHPA licence.
Paramotor pilots must have a SAHPA Licence and a PPG rating.
Insurance companies do not need to pay out if someone has an accident while flying without a licence, or without being a registered student with SAHPA, and/or not having informed the insurance company in writing of his/her participation in the sport.
A rough guideline is:
Beginner/Basic: DHV 1, Afnor Standard, Acpuls 12 A's, EN A. Experience level 0 flights, some gliders require 20 flights or more.
Intermediate: DHV 1-2, Afnor Standard, Acpuls 12 A's, EN B. Experience level could be 0 flights while some gliders require 20 flights or more. High-end DHV 1-2 gliders require Basic Licence and 80 flights total.
Sports Class: DHV 2, some Afnor Standard gliders, Afnor Performance, EN B, some EN C. Experience level is Basic Licence and 100 flights total. High-end DHV 2 gliders require Sport Licence and 250 flights total.
Serial Class: DHV 2-3, Afnor Performance, some EN C and all EN D. Experience level is Sport Licence and minimum 250 flights.
Competition: DHV 3, Afnor Competition, EN D. Experience level is Sport Licence and 400 flights minimum.
Proto type: Unrated competition gliders or gliders being tested for manufacturers during development (Proposed Test Pilot rating). Experience level Sport Licence and minimum 500 flights which include flights on rated competition gliders.
Please note:
(1) Afnor Standard rating is EXTREMELY wide and spans from DHV 1 to low-end DHV 2.
(2) The new EN ratings (CEN) and the new LTF (DHV) ratings are similar.
(3) There are situations where the same gliders have received for example a DHV 2 and an Afnor Standard rating, or a DHV1-2 and Afnor Performance. Pilots should remember that there might be a difference between the gliders submitted for the different tests, i.e. the DHV tested model may not be exactly the same as the Afnor tested model. Mostly, but not always, the Afnor tested glider will be perceived as being "hotter" than the DHV equivalent.
SECONDHAND PARAGLIDERS & OTHER EQUIPMENT
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AIRWAVE gliders and accessories - contact us for prices! This well-known brand is now available from Funwings! Click here to check the AIRWAVE website for more info on the products. | ||
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| HELMETS | ||
| Icaro Skyrunner fullface Helmets, new stock from | R1,990-00 | |
| Lazer Downhill fullface helmets, new, each | R1,700-00 | |
| Lazer Jetstream open face helmets, new, each | R1,600-00 | |
| Cloud Chaser helmets, white, charcoal | R1,500-00 | |
| HARNESSES | ||
| Apco Contour XL harness, purple, very good condition | R1,500-00 |  |
| Woody Valley X-Over, Large; Colours: Beige & black. In good condition. | R2,000-00 |  |
| Woody Valley X-press, Large; Colours: Blue & black. In very good condition. | R1,500-00 | |
| Mac harness, medium, in very good condition | R2,500-00 | |
| Edel Pro Light harness, with bag, in good condition | R1,000-00 | |
| F2F Xplorer harness used, good condition | R1,200-00 | |
| Wallend-Air harness, purple | R1,500-00 |  |
| Apco Silhouette airbag harness with Apco Mayday pp18 reserve, excellent condition. | R5,500-00 | |
| Apco Silhouette airbag harness, very good condition. | R3,000-00 |  |
| Swing Connect Reverse harness, new, backpack and airbag harness in one, available in different sizes! Great innovation, fantastic design. The easy way to lose some weight for more comfortable carry-outs after a cross country flight. TO ORDER | TBA |  |
| PARAGLIDERS FOR BEGINNERS | ||
| Swing Arcus 6.30, 105-130kg, LTF 1/1-2, black/red/white, as brandnew, 2 flights only - less than 1 hour airtime. A fantastic beginner glider. Pilot needs money. A huge bargain for a glider that has scarcely been unpacked. | R22,000-00 | |
| Apco Spectra, 80-110kg, in flyable condition, PLUS F2F Aztec 38, 90-120kg, in very good condition, PLUS harness in very good condition, all for just | R5,000-00 | |
| FULL KIT FOR BEGINNERS A full kit may not have all the items desired - it depends on what the seller is providing in the kit | ||
| Apco Santana Small, 60-75kg, with Karpofly harness, and backpack, excellent condition | R5,000-00 | |
| Apco Fiesta M, 80-105kg, Afnor Standard, black, in very good condition, approx 40 hours. With Woody
Valley X-act harness with airbag & Apco reserve in front mount pouch, Skyrunner helmet, Bräuniger
IQ Basis-II vario, Kenwood radio. Well looked after. | R12,000-00 | |
| Kestrel XL, 105-130kg, Xplorer harness with airbag, reserve, Lynx helmet, in backpack, good condition | R6,500-00 | |
Perche Saga M, 65-90kg, DHV 1-2, pink & purple, in very good condition, approx 80 flights, less than 10 hours airtime. Comes complete with Perche Magic harness with new Oskar reserve, Black Hi-Tech full face helmet, and size 7 boots. Items also available separately. All in absolutely excellent condition for only
| R10,900-00 |  |
| PARAGLIDERS FOR MORE EXPERIENCED PILOTS Excellent buys for those who do not want to / cannot spend a lot of money on another glider but need one | ||
| Ozone Vibe XS, 55-70kg, high end DHV 1-2 (80 flight requirement), approx 5yrs old, 80 flights,
100 hours, with Supair Moogy harness (med) with airbag, open face helmet, Digifly vario
and knee & elbow protectors, all in backpack | R14,000-00 | |
| Swing Mistral 4.30, size 105-135kg, DHV 1-2. Colours Black, Orange, White. Includes carry bag & speed system. Really good condition with 75 flights, 40 hours, very well looked after, for a pilot with at least 80 flights. | R11,000-00 | |
| Edel Saber Medium, DHV 2, 75-95kg, Yellow, in good condition, about 150 flights, a nice glider to upgrade to with 100 flights, for |  | |
| Airea Aspect Medium, 75-110kg, DHV 2, purple & white, in beautiful condition, like new, less than 30 flights, another good glider to upgrade to on 100 flights | R3,000-00 | |
| Perché Vector M, 80-110kg, Purple & gold, high-end DHV 1-2 paraglider, like new, less than 60 flights airtime, good for pilot with approx 80 flights | R3,500-00 |  |
| Advance Omega 4, 90-105kg, DHV 3 competition paraglider, white, in very good condition, approx 200 flights. Good for a pilot with approx 400 flights with a Sport Licence and flying often | R4,800-00 | |
| Advance Sigma 2, 75-95 kg, Acpuls rated (approx high-end DHV 2, DHV 2-3 eqv), in reasonable condition, requires Sport Licence & 250 flights | R3,000-00 | |
| Windtech Kena 27, 80-100kg, Afnor Performance (eqv high-end dhv 2, dhv 2-3), approx 50 flights, in very good condition, requires Sport Licence & 250 flights | R1,800-00 | |
| Apco Allegra Medium, blue, very good condition, Afnor Standard rated, approx 100 flights airtime. Requires Basic Licence & 80 flights | R4,500-00 ono |  |
| NEW PARAGLIDERS TO BE ORDERED The chance to order your new glider in the colour you want! Deposit required. Prices are guidelines only and will vary depending on the exchange rate. | ||
| Swing Arcus 6 - 2009 version! Fantastic beginner gliders with excellent performance. Low end DHV 1-2/LTF 1-2/EN B. Building on the reputation of the Swing Arcus range - it just gets better. They are really very, very good. Price dependent on the exchange rate and size | approx R21,800-00 | |
| Swing Arcus 6 Compact - brandnew on the market! Made in lighter material but not "mountain-glider" light. Also an XXL version with weight range up to 150kg. Fantastic beginner gliders with excellent performance. Low end DHV 1-2/LTF 1-2/EN B. Building on the reputation of the Swing Arcus range - it just gets better. They are really very, very good. Price dependent on the exchange rate and size | approx R23,000-00 | |
| Swing Mistral 6 high-end LTF 1-2 - now available! | approx R23,200 | |
| Swing Astral 6 - the new DHV/LTF 2 paraglider that everyone is talking about! Outstanding performance and handling. Check it out on Astral 6 | approx R24,500-00 | |
| Ozone paragliders - one of the big names in paragliding equipment! Order yours now after looking at website Ozone website. | Ask for a quote | |
| Apco paragliders - well-known for their durable range! Order yours now after looking at website Apco website. | Ask for a quote | |
| Airwave Sport 4, high end DHVLTF 1-2 glider, new on the market, excellent reviews. Also good for paramotors. Call us for a price - dependent on the exchange rate! | approx R25,000-00 | |
| Icaro Paragliders, the full range! Let us quote you on the glider you prefer. See the website www.icaro-wings.com for further information on the different wings and harnesses. Prices | TBA | |
| RESERVE PARACHUTES | ||
| VonBlon Papillon Steerable delta-shaped reserves, to order. Sink rate less than 3.1 m/s. Single and tandem available. Very good, very popular! The best on the market. DHV rated. | TBA | |
| New round reserve parachutes, various models, various weight ranges ..... TO ORDER . | TBA | |
| INSTRUMENTS | ||
| Full range of Bräuniger instruments variometers, combo gps varios, and accessories - ask for the pricelist | TBA | |
| Bräuniger IQ Basic GPS. It is an entry level vario/gps that is a bit more limited in functions than the more expensive big brothers, but that will still be absolutely able to do what is expected - make a tracklog and follow a route, also in competitions (once it is actually activated). | R3,900-00 | |
| Bräuniger IQ Alto Vario - the newest model in the range! It is an entry level vario that is a bit more limited in functions than the more expensive bigger brothers, but that will still be absolutely able to do what is expected - giving height, announcing thermals, flight memory. | R1,990-00 | |
| Full range of Flytec instruments variometers, combo gps varios, and accessories - ask for the pricelist | TBA | |
| New radios - get a quote from us! Icom, Kenwood, Kirisun, Alinco, Motorola, etc. | ||
| Headset with PTT to fit Kirisun, Kenwood, Icom, Alinco, Motorola radios, new | R650-00 | |
| Garmin GPS units, great for flying paragliders and hang gliders, accepted at competitions, handheld. Also automotive and fitness ranges, including the marine units. You'll be lost without them! Ask for the pricelist(s) or a quote. | ||
| Flytec Windwatch windspeedmeter, new | R450-00 | |
| ACCESSORIES | ||
| Swing flightsuits, new, | R2,225-00 | |
| Used flightsuit, large, black (SA team), good condition | R850-00 | |
| Made-to-size flightsuits, you choose the colours and design | R1,500-00 | |
| Perspex covers for most variometers and gps’s, each | R160-00 | |
| Carabiner vario or gps holders (attaches to one of the carabiners), new, very popular | R290-00 | |
| Camera pouch, used | R50-00 | |
| Sol GPS pouches for smaller gps and older models, each | R200-00 | |
| De luxe helmet covers, protect your helmet and instruments perfectly, each | R195-00 | |
| Helmet covers, light bag type, each | R50-00 | |
| Suncover, new. Price increase soon! | R280-00 | |
| Apco radio pouches, new | R130-00 | |
| Velotex gloves | R130-00 | |
| Chiba gloves | R250-00 | |
| Gradient gloves, per pair | R395-00 | |
| Cyclogel gloves, per pair | R220-00 | |
| Thermowear balaclavas, each | R230-00 | |
| Swing Backpack | R1,240-00 | |
| Apco Ballast bag with inner | R350-00 | |
| CONTACT US IF YOU NEED SOMETHING THAT IS NOT ON THIS LIST | ||
| OTHER | ||
| Sky Systems Hang glider pod harness (zip needs repair) with small hang gliding reserve | R1,200-00 | |
This well-known brand is now available from Funwings! Click here to check the AIRWAVE website for more info on the products. | ||
| ASK ABOUT OUR UNLISTED ITEMS THAT MAY NOT (yet) BE ADVERTISED HERE! | ||
| All the ABOVE items available from Funwings at (011) 609-1678 or e-mail Funwings |
Direct Adverts
Please let us know when you have sold your items, as a courtesy.
ADVERTS NOT CANCELLED OR RENEWED AFTER THREE MONTHS WILL BE REMOVED
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LOOK AT THE NAME AND NUMBER below EACH ADVERT TO FIND THE DETAILS FOR THE SELLER! i.e. each list of items for sale is followed by the name and contact details of the seller! | ||
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Quantum paragliding winch for sale. Good condition. Includes 800m line. No international buyers.
 | R7,500-00 | |
Swing Mistral 4.24, (65 -90kg) (high end DHV 1-2) with vario, Connect Light airbag harness and reserve
 | R15,000-00 | |
| Independent Dragon 2 Large, (dhv 1/2), approx 125 hours, good condition. Good for more experienced beginners | R4,000-00 | |
| GRADIENT Golden 2.28, 90-115 kgs, LTF 1/2, orange/grey. Brand new: 1 hour flight airtime and 1 hour ground-handling. In perfect condition, sold because size too big for the pilot. | R17,000-00 | |
Pisa Reserve (see picture for details), up to 95kg  | R1,500-00 | |
UP Kantega2, DHV 1-2, Large (100-125kg), NEW - less than 10 Flights | R11,500-00 onco | |
Aircotec Favorit vario (no battery cover)  | R1,500-00 onco | |
| Harness SOL XC with pod - black with blue stripe (Large) | R3,500-00 | |
Gin Bolero Plus Medium, 80-105kg, Orange, white & silver, 95 flights, really good condition, with backpack, harness, speed system, reserve parachute & dark blue helmet  | R12,000-00 | |
| Contact John Bales |
SECONDHAND HANG GLIDERS & EQUIPMENT
| Sky Systems Hang glider pod harness (zip needs repair) with reserve | R1,200-00 |
| The above item available from Funwings at (011) 609-1678 or e-mail Funwings |
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GAUTENG
Accommodation: Laura's Place at the Vaal Dam (Stilbaai Yacht Club area)
Perfect for flying at this very scenic winch launch site. Only 15 pilots allowed per day.
Ideal also for lots of other activities such as water sports, hiking, bird watching, fishing, cycling, etc.
Approx 1 hour's drive from Johannesburg.
To book, call Laura on 082-678-1392 or email Funventures
WESTERN CAPE
Accommodation: LAATSON and WATERVAL at Porterville.
Ideal for flying at Dasklip Pass, for All Africa competitions and any other visit to this Paragliding Mecca. Chalets, camping.
Call Susan or Mac on 082-878-1358 to book
MPUMALANGA
Accommodation: good for Bambi and Mt Carmel, and within reach of Vaalkop:
KIEPERSOL, a great spot next to the river just past the Waterval-Onder tunnel. A house and cottage that can take approx 14 people. Take towels and toiletries. Small pub on premises. Self-catering, or meals on arrangement....
Website Kiepersol, email kiepersolbb@gmail.com.Call André and Engela Boshoff on 082-674-1343 or 013-257-7063
to book
MPUMALANGA
Accommodation: good for Lone Tree Hill (Barberton), and within reach of Vaalkop:
WILDERNESS VELD SCHOOL, a great spot VERY close to Barberton (opposite airfield). Budget accommodation for big groups. Bunk bed rooms/dormitories for singles, 2 units with own facilities for couples and families, as well as a house that can take approx 8-10 people. Has a common room with TV and fridge, and kettle for constant coffee!
Take own bedding and toiletries, coffee, tea, etc. Self-catering.
Call Melinda on (013) 712-3109 to book
MPUMALANGA
Accommodation: good for Lone Tree Hill (Barberton), and within reach of Vaalkop:
HIDE OUT, a great spot right in Barberton. A house and back yard cottages with all facilities that can take from single to groups of approx 14-18 people. Self-catering.
Call René on 082-966-4941 to book
NORTHERN CAPE
Fly de Aar Lodge, De Aar
Break the long journey between Johannesburg and Cape Town to have fun and flying!
Accommodation, winching, cross country flying, training. See Fly De Aar or ....
Contact Arnold and Des Pansi on (053) 631-1555 or 082-340-0477
We'll help to sell YOUR old equipment!
Send the details of the equipment you wish to sell with your name and telephone number,
and R50, and advertise it in our pricelist for 3 months. Our pricelist is updated regularly. Interested people phone you directly. You may change your prices at anytime during the period without extra charge - just send an email with the changes to Funwings.
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