Skywalk Hype

The Skywalk Hype is a German single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG of Grassau, Bavaria and introduced in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.

Design and development
The Hype was designed as an beginner to intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.

Variants

 * Hype S
 * Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.03 m span wing has a wing area of 24.3 m2, 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.01:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.


 * Hype M
 * Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.52 m span wing has a wing area of 26.5 m2, 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.01:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.


 * Hype L
 * Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.98 m span wing has a wing area of 28.7 m2, 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.01:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.