Skin 4 P
HIKE & FLYHIKE & FLYThe Skin 4 P is much more than an ultralight single-surface wing; it’s the ultimate evolution of hike and fly. Its design is completely new, created from scratch with a single goal: to be the lightest and most compact wing possible, without sacrificing safety or the pleasure of flying.
The Skin 4 P has been tested under extreme conditions, being the hero of the flight from the summit of K2. After that experience, it’s ready for any mountain challenge.
From 0.95 kg
Hike & Fly
Designed for peaks. Perfect for mountaineers, trail runners and climbers who need a light, versatile wing to descend after demanding routes. Its tiny volume means it easily fits into even the smallest backpack.
The Skin 4 P is an evolved version of the wing used on K2 by our pilots. Thanks to their feedback, we have improved its accessibility, in-flight behaviour, and reduced its weight, while maintaining exceptional control even at extreme altitudes.
Weighing under one kilo in the smallest size, the Skin 4 P is the lightest wing ever created by Niviuk. Every component has been redesigned to reduce weight to the absolute minimum.
Made from the new ultralight and durable N10 22 g fabric, this wing is 34% lighter and 42% more compact than the previous model. The result is equipment that fits effortlessly into backpacks of less than 30 L.
During take off, the Skin 4 P inflates with surprising ease. It rises directly above the pilot without overshooting, even in light wind. It’s a formidable tool for safe launches, even in tight or technical areas.
During landing, the wing provides greater and more progressive speed retention, allowing for a more predictable, intuitive roundout and flare.
Combine your Skin 4 P with other P Series products and enjoy a complete flying kit under 1.90 kg. The ultralight Roamer 2 P harness, Expe 30 backpack, and Kase P front reserve container form a balanced, lightweight, and functional kit for your adventures.
The Skin 4 P is an evolved version of the wing used on K2 by our pilots. Thanks to their feedback, we have improved its accessibility, in-flight behaviour, and reduced its weight, while maintaining exceptional control even at extreme altitudes.
Weighing under one kilo in the smallest size, the Skin 4 P is the lightest wing ever created by Niviuk. Every component has been redesigned to reduce weight to the absolute minimum.
Made from the new ultralight and durable N10 22 g fabric, this wing is 34% lighter and 42% more compact than the previous model. The result is equipment that fits effortlessly into backpacks of less than 30 L.
During take off, the Skin 4 P inflates with surprising ease. It rises directly above the pilot without overshooting, even in light wind. It’s a formidable tool for safe launches, even in tight or technical areas.
During landing, the wing provides greater and more progressive speed retention, allowing for a more predictable, intuitive roundout and flare.
Combine your Skin 4 P with other P Series products and enjoy a complete flying kit under 1.90 kg. The ultralight Roamer 2 P harness, Expe 30 backpack, and Kase P front reserve container form a balanced, lightweight, and functional kit for your adventures.
3DL technology is an adjustment of the fabric at the leading edge of the wing to control the ballooning and the creases that are generated by the curvature in this area. The leading edge is then divided into sub-panels which are sewn into each of the cells at the front of the paraglider. As a result, the leading edge of the wing is perfectly tensioned, which benefits the wing in performance and durability.
A good comparison is a rugby ball. In order to produce its characteristic oval shape without creases, its cover is made of several panels – not of just one piece.
The application of this innovation, in conjunction with the 3DP, is key to converting the perfect shape from 2D to 3D.
This technology seeks to implement the best orientation of the cloth on each panel according to its location on the leading edge. If the cloth pattern is correctly aligned with the load axes, the cloth suffers less deformation flight after flight, so the leading edge maintains its shape better and remains stronger over time.
The design of our paraglider and paramotor wings has evolved a lot over the years, with a positive and specific focus on the leading edge.
Thanks to this technology and 3DL, a perfect modelling of the panels and an exact representation from 2D to 3D is achieved.
Nitinol is a combination of 50% nickel and 50% titanium. The incorporation of Nitinol rods in the profile increases the performance of the wing, especially in three areas:
- Compared to nylon rods, the weight of the wing is reduced by 13%.
- Nitinol has two essential characteristics: shape memory and enormous elasticity. As a result, the rods retain their optimum shape even after an ultra-compact or incorrect folding, so that the wing is not deformed. This will always be the case unless the radius at the point of curvature is less than 1 cm.
- The leading edge shape is much more rigid and uniform which results in a much more consistent and progressive inflation and therefore an easier take off. The profile is taut at all times, without creases, and fully optimised for all flight phases.
In addition, the rods have a plastic protector at their ends to prevent any damage to the fabric of the wing.
Nitinol is now featured in all our wings.
With its reduced aspect ratio of 4.9 and predictable in-flight behaviour, the Skin 4 P is very stable and safe.
The risers of the Skin 4 P have been simplified to the maximum. Despite this, the wing offers higher speed than the Skin 3 P, with better response to turbulence. Its behaviour in active air is more efficient and agreeable.
To further reduce weight and materials, there are no connectors between the lines and the risers. The lines are attached directly to the risers using a loop to loop knot, ensuring a safe and lightweight connection. You only need to secure the harness connection to the ends of the risers to be ready to fly.
The new combination of materials, along with a new layout of slots, ribs, and diagonals, results in a completely redesigned internal structure. The attachment points and load distribution are now much more efficient.
The use of ultrafine Nitinol rods in the leading edge provides excellent long-term durability.
The wing can be secured to the ground with small metal tabs attached to the canopy. This is especially useful on steep launches, snowy terrain or slippery surfaces. The metal tabs come as standard with the Skin 4 P.
| 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | |||
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| CELLS | NUMBER | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | |
| ASPECT RATIO | FLAT | 4,90 | 4,90 | 4,90 | 4,90 | |
| PROJECTED | 3,93 | 3,93 | 3,93 | 3,93 | ||
| AREA | FLAT | m² | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| PROJECTED | m² | 11,84 | 13,53 | 15,22 | 16,91 | |
| SPAN | FLAT | m | 8,28 | 8,85 | 9,39 | 9,90 |
| CHORD | MAXIMUM | m | 2,02 | 2,16 | 2,30 | 2,42 |
| LINES | TOTAL | m | 287 | 308 | 328 | 346 |
| MAIN | 3/4/6 | 3/4/6 | 3/4/6 | 3/4/6 | ||
| RISERS | NUMBER | A/B/C | A/B/C | A/B/C | A/B/C | |
| GLIDER WEIGHT | kg | 0,95* | 1,08 | 1,15* | 1,29 | |
| TOTAL WEIGHT IN FLIGHT | MIN-MAX | kg | 50-75 | 60-85 | 70-90 | 85-110 |
| CERTIFICATION | EN/LTF C |
EN/LTF B
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EN/LTF B
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EN/LTF B
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* To be confirmed.
The total weight of the wing may differ ±5% due to variations in the weight of the fabric supplied by the manufacturers.
Skin 4 P
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