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DescriptionThe GIN Explorer 3 is a high-performance EN-B paraglider designed for ambitious cross-country pilots seeking greater glide performance, higher speed, and precise handling. Completely redesigned from its predecessor, the Explorer 3 combines modern performance technology with the intuitive flight feel and comfort of a sporty EN-B glider.
Weighing just 3.75 kg in size M, with a designed aspect ratio of 5.9 and 59 cells, the GIN Explorer 3 Light Performance Glider offers an attractive combination of low weight, efficient glide, and high XC performance.
Whether it’s challenging thermal flying, long cross-country flights, or sporty hike-and-fly: The Explorer 3 is designed for experienced pilots who want to expand their flying capabilities within the EN-B class.
The GIN Explorer 3 was designed from the ground up. The profile, wing planform, internal structure, wingtips, and line layout were redesigned to further enhance aerodynamic efficiency and flight behavior.
The new profile features increased natural pitch stability. As a result, the paraglider remains calmer in turbulent air, maintains its flight attitude better, and responds more progressively to disturbances.
The newly designed, rearward-swept wingtips reduce induced drag and improve aerodynamic efficiency, particularly at higher speeds.
The result is a completely newly developed, performance-oriented EN-B cross-country glider that combines efficient gliding with a direct, highly controllable flying feel.
With the Explorer 3, GIN Gliders is integrating Wave Leading Edge technology into the Explorer series for the first time.
The special leading-edge shape (Wave Leading Edge) is inspired by the humps on humpback whale fins and was developed in the GIN LAB wind tunnel program.
It offers several aerodynamic advantages:
Especially in weak updrafts and challenging thermal conditions, the Wave Leading Edge promotes controlled and efficient flight behavior.
As a lightweight, high-performance EN-B paraglider, the GIN Explorer 3 combines the renowned agility of the Explorer series with an extended braking distance and improved control over turn energy.
From flat, efficient thermal circles to tight turns in strong updrafts, the bank angle can be precisely controlled.
The new C-riser control system—or rear-riser control—enables pitch and directional corrections during accelerated flight. This allows you to use speed and glide performance more efficiently on long glide runs without having to constantly correct with the brakes.
The redesigned riser geometry provides clear feedback and comfortable control forces.
Despite its high cross-country performance, the GIN Explorer 3 remains a comparatively lightweight performance paraglider.
The combination of modern lightweight materials, Nitinol reinforcements, and uncoated aramid lines reduces weight without compromising on performance-oriented construction.
With a wing weight of 3.15 to 3.95 kg, depending on size, and lightweight Dyneema risers, the Explorer 3 is also well-suited for athletic Hike & Fly tours.
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covered area (m²) | 20.8 | 22.34 | 24 | 26 | 27.99 |
| Design span (m) | 11.07 | 11.48 | 11.9 | 12.38 | 12.85 |
| Designed stretch | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Projected area (m²) | 17.82 | 19.14 | 20.56 | 22.28 | 23.98 |
| Projected span (m) | 8.85 | 9.17 | 9.51 | 9.89 | 10.27 |
| Projected elongation | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Wing depth (m) | 2.31 | 2.39 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| Number of cells | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Canopy weight (kg) | 3.15 | 3.35 | 3.55 | 3.75 | 3.95 |
| Weight range (kg) | 55–75 | 65–85 | 75–95 | 85–105 | 95–120 |
| ideal weight range (kg) | 60–70 | 70–80 | 80–90 | 90–100 | 100–115 |
| Approval | EN B | EN B | EN B | EN B | EN B |
The GIN Explorer 3 is designed for experienced EN-B pilots who regularly fly thermals and want to improve their cross-country performance.
The Explorer 3 may also be of interest to pilots who wish to transition from an EN-C paraglider to a more accessible class.
As a sporty High-B wing, it requires an active flying style, solid thermal experience, and the ability to handle more challenging flying conditions with confidence. It is not the right choice for beginners or basic training.
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Package Contents1x Gin Explorer 3
1x Inner compression bag
1x Compression strap
1x Repair kit
1x Gin sticker
FAQThe GIN Explorer 3 is a completely new development based on the Explorer 2. It features a new wing profile, a redesigned internal structure, swept wingtips, and the innovative Wave Leading Edge. According to GIN, the Explorer 3 offers improved glide performance, speed, and stability while maintaining intuitive handling.
Yes. With a wing weight starting at 3.15 kg and a lightweight construction, the Explorer 3 is also suitable for athletic hike-and-fly. However, its primary focus is on performance-oriented thermal and cross-country flying.
The right size depends on your total takeoff weight, including the pilot, clothing, harness, reserve parachute, and other equipment. GIN offers five sizes for takeoff weights ranging from 55 to 120 kg. Additionally, the manufacturer recommends an ideal weight range for each size.
Yes, according to the manufacturer, the Explorer 3 offers higher glide performance and better efficiency in accelerated flight. The new profile and aerodynamically optimized wingtips reduce drag. As a result, the Explorer 3 is said to offer advantages over the Explorer 2, particularly on longer XC glide distances.
Yes. In size M, the GIN Explorer 3 weighs about 3.75 kg, while the manufacturer lists the Explorer 2 at 3.9 kg. The new Explorer is thus about 150 g lighter. Both figures refer to the respective manufacturer configurations.
The Explorer 3 retains the direct, agile thermal handling of its predecessor but offers a longer braking distance and more precise control of bank angle. The new profile also improves natural pitch stability, which, according to the manufacturer, makes the glider react more calmly in turbulent air.
The Wave Leading Edge is a newly developed leading-edge shape being used for the first time in the Explorer series. According to GIN, it improves aerodynamic efficiency at high angles of attack, reduces sink rate at low speeds, and promotes more progressive stall behavior.
Both models feature C-riser control. However, the system has been redesigned for the Explorer 3. According to the manufacturer, the new riser geometry enables more precise pitch and directional corrections during accelerated flight, as well as more comfortable control forces on long XC glide runs.
The GIN Explorer 3 is a sporty high-performance EN-B paraglider for experienced pilots with regular thermal and cross-country flying experience. It is suitable for ambitious XC pilots as well as experienced pilots who want to switch from a higher-class glider to a high-performance EN-B.
The switch may be particularly worthwhile for ambitious cross-country pilots who want to benefit from the higher glide ratio, the revised accelerated flight characteristics, and the improved pitch stability. Those who are satisfied with the Explorer 2 and mainly fly thermals at a relaxed pace should ideally assess the differences during a test flight.
Depending on the size, the GIN Explorer 3 weighs between 3.15 and 3.95 kg with lightweight Dyneema risers. Size M weighs 3.75 kg. With standard risers, the weight increases by about 200 g.
No. The GIN Explorer 3 is a classic three-line glider with three riser levels. However, it features a modern C-riser control system for efficient control during accelerated flight.
| Feature | Explorer 3 | Explorer 2 |
| Classification | EN B (High-B) | EN B (High-B) |
| Cells | 59 | 59 |
| Designed for elongation | 5.9 | 6.07 |
| Weight, Size M | 3.75 kg | 3.9 kg |
| Wing profile | Completely redesigned | Previous profile |
| Wave Leading Edge | Yes | No |
| Wing tips | New, swept shape | More conventional shape |
| Pitch stability | Further developed | Already very good |
| C-Riser control | Newly redesigned | Smart Riser |
| Glide performance | Improved according to GIN | Reference |
| Handling | Longer braking distance, more precise control | Direct and agile |
| Intended Use | XC and Hike & Fly | XC and Hike & Fly |
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