AirDesign SuSi4 Mountain Hike & Fly Mini Wing
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
SuSi 4 – #Superlight4all
Superlight multi-purpose mini wing
The SuSi 4 is unusual because one model spans very different uses depending on size and loading. Larger configurations can provide accessible EN-A behaviour, while progressively smaller or more heavily loaded configurations become faster and more demanding. That makes it relevant to everything from lightweight recreational flying and hike-and-fly to experienced-pilot mini-wing use.
Cloudbase perspective
There is no single “SuSi 4 pilot”. A SuSi 4 26 flown in its standard range is a fundamentally different proposition from a 14 or 16 at higher loading. Choosing one therefore starts with all-up flying weight, experience and intended use—not simply selecting the smallest size you fit under. Pilots seeking an even lighter, more expedition-focused version should compare the SuSi XPed.
Construction and features
- Double-coated Skytex construction with reinforced seams and nose-guard patches
- Colour-coded unsheathed Aramid lines
- Shark nose with Nitinol reinforcement
- Leading-edge ground attachment loops for steep, slippery or snowy launches
- Razor edge with mini-ribs and internal seams
- B/C riser control for accelerated flight
- Superlight Dyneema risers on sizes 14 and 16 as standard
- 12 mm Aramid risers on sizes 18, 21, 23 and 26 as standard
Technical specifications and certification
| Size | 14 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat area (m²) | 14.09 | 16.34 | 18.72 | 21.16 | 23.61 | 25.96 |
| Projected area (m²) | 12.18 | 14.12 | 16.17 | 18.28 | 20.40 | 22.43 |
| Flat aspect ratio | 4.86 | 4.86 | 4.86 | 4.86 | 4.86 | 4.86 |
| Standard take-off weight / EN | 50–60 / B | 50–65 / B | 50–72 / A | 60–83 / A | 72–97 / A | 85–110 / A |
| Extended take-off weight / EN | 60–90 / D | 65–90 / C | 72–90 / B | 83–103 / B | 97–117 / B | 110–125 / B |
Take-off weight means total flight mass including pilot, glider, harness, reserve and equipment. Certification and flying character change with size and loading; contact Cloudbase for size selection rather than treating the complete SuSi 4 family as one certification class.