APCO NESTRA LIGHT: 2.5-LINE EN-B

Packed with technology, no effort was spared to give the Nestra Light the advantage that makes it top of its Class:

TRUE 2.5 liner – the only wing in the B category to date!
Lightweight – starting from 4.35[Kg] including standard risers.
6.0 aspect ratio with impressive passive safety!
Only 215m. of lines – less than new generation EN-C 2-liners!
Kevlar / Aramid competition lines – stable in their length throughout their lifespan. No periodical trimming needed!
APCO’s embedded hook up points for the cleanest, most aerodynamic connection between line and canopy.
Risers, including C steering, supported only by ball bearing pulleys for amazing smoothness.
Flow aligned ribs
Double diagonal ribs
APCO’s flexon battens – memory free, do not require any special care or folding technique.
APCO V-links – when hardware, ingenuity and jewellery are combined.
3D shaping, butt holes, competition lines, shark nose, low drag brake tensioners and more…

Apco describe it as a “true” 2.5-liner, and say its line layout is unique because it only has three attachment points in the centre of the wing and two in last third, where other 2.5-liners have an additional attachment point in both the three-line and two-line areas.

The Nestra Light’s lines are unsheathed Aramid / Kevlar competition lines, a material mix Apco say is very stable throughout its lifetime so the glider will not need regular retrimming. The total line length on the glider is “less than the new generation of EN-C two-liners”.

The wing is made from 27g/m² cloth on the bottom surface, and 33g/m² on the top with double-siliconised 40g/g/m² cloth on the leading edge so it has Apco’s trademark durability, but weighs 4.35kg to 4.65kg across the four sizes with standard risers. The risers have a C-steering system and ball-bearing pulleys.

Its aspect ratio of 6.0 is quite high in the high-B category, but Apco say the wing is solid yet communicative, and confidence-inspiring to fly.

TRUE 2.5 Liner

Leading the New generation of EN-B wings, the Nestra Light has a Hybrid 3/2 Line construction.
The center 2/3 of the wing has 3 rows.
The last 1/3 of the wing is a 2 liner.

Looking closely, you will notice a small but imperative difference between the Nestra Light and the other 2.5 liners on the market.
The Nestra Light is unique in that it has only 3 hook up points on the center and only 2 hook up points at the last third of the wing.
Unlike Nestra Light, all other 2.5 liners (B and C category) have an additional hook up point either at the 3 line area representing a D line and/or an additional hook up point on the 2 line area representing a C line.
Other wings may be referred to as 2.5 liners, but in reality they are not.

All bottom lines on the Nestra Light are unsheathed Aramid/Kevlar.
No periodical trimming needed (adding or subtracting any loops) as kevlar lines are stable in their length throughout their lifespan. Attached to the risers with Apco’s unique V-links making a perfect integration.

The Nestra Light has a dramatically low line consumption (only 215m for M size) which is less than most EN-C 2 liners on the market – this is due to the TRUE 2.5 line layout, introduced for the first time by Apco on the Nestra Light!

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Durable Light Weight

As the name suggests the Nestra Light has a lightweight construction.
27 [Gr]cloth was used for the bottom and all the secondary ribs.
The top surface is divided, Standard Apco 40 [Gr/m2] long lasting double siliconised cloth on the L/E and the rest is 33 [Gr/m2] for additional weight savings.
No compromise on Apco’s legendary durability was made and the result is the optimum between weight and durability!

Real Air Safety

TryBeforeYouBuy and you will experience what we mean!

Solid yet communicative, the Nestra Light is confidence inspiring in its behaviour.
It will let any pilot push one step more than he allowed himself until now and the result will be new personal bests with every flight.

Cutting Edge Handling

Enjoy direct precision steering and World Class Apco Refinement in a beautifully balanced wing.

With the aid of the Dyneema brake shrinkers, the handling is direct and precise with light linear brake pressure up to the 90% mark where it becomes stone hard indicating the stall point.
The Risers are a true masterpiece, equipped with C steering handles that are operated solely on Ball Bearing Pulleys, it is effortless to use and will become second nature quickly to those coming up from lower category.

The Line to riser interface is with Apco unique V-Links, light and strong they are like pieces of jewellery at the end of your lines.

A true masterpiece of engineering, it will impress any pilot with its capabilities, regardless if he is climbing up from an A Class glider, or coming down from C/D Categories, searching for more safety.

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