GIN Tribe - Manual (Page 5)

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2. Introducing the Tribe
The Tribe is a new concept of cross country intermediate wing. Gin Gliders have drawn on all their
years of experience to produce a wing that is uniquely in tune with the needs of today's pilots. The
Tribe offers exceptional performance combined with a high security level and precise and dynamic
handling. This allows the pilot to accurately feel the sensations of flight, and thus develop an active
flying style. Rapid progression up the learning curve is enabled, as the pilot becomes acquainted
with the myriad of different movements and moods of the air. The Tribe will allow you to experience
the full pleasure of free flight, without ever compromising your safety.
For Pilots Who …
The Tribe is an ideal cross country glider and is suitable for the experienced pilot who flies
frequently and wants a high performing glider with a good safety margin. The Tribe is designed for
all kinds of flying, from ridge soaring to thermalling, but is optimized to go further in cross country
Cutting-edge Design
Gin Gliders have made extensive improvements in the Tribe compared to its predecessors.
Performance, take-off and handling characteristics have been improved without sacrificing security.
The inflation is progressive and easy, the glider does not over-shoot the pilot even in strong wind.
An aspect ration of 5.82, a high number of cells (62) and reduced total line length gives the Tribe its
high performance. An optimized trimming of sail and profiles helps to obtain a well coordinated,
homogeneous and secure feeling for a glider of this performance level. The design objective for the
Tribe was to create a performance XC glider with state of the art components (high arc, partial
diagonals, efficient plan form and the Kick Down speed system) with a high level of performance
that is also easy to use. The zigzag air inlets of the tribe are designed to allow optimum influx of air
over a very wide speed range.
The Tribe is made from 100% Skytex on the top surface for the best durability and Skytex 9017 on
the rest of the glider to reduce the weight.
The brake line layout is designed for fast and flat turning, with proportional brake pressure for light
and direct handling. This enables efficient and easy climbing in thermals as well as using weak lift
when ridge soaring. The brake handle is attached with a swivel to avoid the brake line twisting after
use.
The new leading edge reinforcements made of supple batterns are designed to make the wing lighter
and the profile more durable.
These and other innovations ensure that by purchasing the Tribe, you are getting the best possible
glider in its class.