finsterwalder-charly.de - Finsterwalder & Charly - Hanggliding and Paragliding Equipment since 1974

Perfex

Perfection in light-weight construction. One of our most successful gliders in terms of outstanding performance (for a floater) and wonderful handling. No surprise that the Perfex as with the Lightfex recieved top marks by test reports.   Unique for all floaters are the fittings: Perunal tubing for glider-frame and sail battens, aerodynamic A-frame, king-post and sundry fittings as well as a perfectly profiled leading edge with mylar reinforcing and nose fairing. Perfection in light-weight construction. One of our most successful gliders in terms of outstanding performance (for a floater) and wonderful handling. No surprise that the Perfex as with the Lightfex recieved top marks by test reports. Unique for all floaters are the fittings: Perunal tubing for glider-frame and sail battens, aerodynamic A-frame, king-post and sundry fittings as well as a perfectly profiled leading edge with mylar reinforcing and nose fairing.       The aerodynamically formed king-post is constructed in a way that avoids pleats on the wiring, and allows easy change of the wires.           A rubber hinge in the bottom of the king-post avoids damage in case of crashes and eases rigging.         » Test reports » Hangglider features » Snap-Lock System » Perfex order form   Perfex Surface: 16 m² Span: 9,4 m Nose angle: 120° Weight: 22 kg V-min: 22 km/h V-max: 80 km/h Glide ratio: 1:10   Upper battens: 15 Lower battens: -   Tip battens spring loaded   Packing lengths: 1,95/3,8/5,5 m Rec. pilot weight: 70-105 kg Max. loading: 101 kg Pilot classification: 1-2 Certification: DHV/SHV   Article: P1000 Price: 4985,00 €   Range of use   Schooling Thermal Distance Race

Downloads

Welcome to our download area! 
Here you will find operating instructions, test reports and further information

CHARLY DIAMONDcross Rescue system

Easy steerable (ST) and non steerable (Basic and HG) cross canopy for paragliders and hang gliders.

Manual DIAMONDcross	Manual TARGETcross	Manual TARGETcross v2

Manual DC inside container	Frontcont.Cockpit DC Installation instructions

Assembly instructions Riser cover	Webseite DIAMONDcross ST u. Basic	Webseite DIAMONDcross HG	Info Broschure TARGETcross

CHARLY Rescue system

Round-capped reserves, Double-capped reserves, Expert and Quattro.

Manual Charly round capped reserves	Manual Charly double capped reserves	Manual Charly Expert	Manual Charly Quattro

CHARLY Helmet

Manual EN/FR VITESSE helmet	Manual EN/DE/FR VITESSE visor	Manual EN/FR VITESSE visor screws

Finsterwalder Karabiner

Pin Lock, Snaplock, Quick-Out, Paralock, Foot accelerator separation systems

Manual Paralock 3 Karabiner with upgrade

Manual Paralock 3 Karabiner	Manuel d`instruction Paralock 3 Mousqueton	Manual Paralock 3 Blue Disc	Manuel d`instruction Paralock 3 Blue Disc

Manual Quick-Out Karabiner	Manuel d`instruction Quick-Out Mousqueton	Manual Pin Lock Karabiner	Assembly instructions Snaplock Karabiner

Manual Paralock Karabiner	Manual Separat. system Brummelhook	Manual Separat. system Easy Release	Manual Separat. syst. Patent shackle

Information about the carabiner problem

White Paper Risk of material fatigue	Sincotec test specification only available in german	Sincotec test report only available in german	Pinlock endurance test only available in german

Finsterwalder hangglider

Funfex Test Drachenflieger-Magazin 7/87	Funfex Test Drachenflieger-Magazin 1/88	Lightfex Test Drachenflieger-Magazin 5/92	Perfex Test Drachenflieger-Magazin 11/92

Speedfex Test Fly & Glide 2/97	Test Spassvögel Fly & Glide 11/02	Order form Perfex/Funfex/Lightfex/Airfex

Charly Gleitschirmgurtzeuge

Manual Charly Air-Tube	Manual Charly Balance	Manual Charly Capitan	Manual Charly Duplex

Manual Charly Globe	Manual Charly Mission	Manual Charly ONE	Manual Charly Titan

Manual Charly Tube	Manual Charly Zip / Index / Slider

Belt buckle tension tests

Prüfprotokoll P-Lock 25	Prüfprotokoll P-Lock 44	Prüfprotokoll PT-Lock 25	Prüfprotokoll PT-Lock 44

 

Miscellaneous

Manual Battery-Heated Gloves DE/EN	Manual Battery-Heated Gloves ESP	Finsterwalder GmbH General Terms and Conditions

  

Cross Country Magazine  Article about Thomas Finsterwalder´s Hike & Fly Revolution

 

 

Charly Softshell Touch

Heatable and pliant airsport glove, sensitive enough to tap instrument keys. Silver fibre at the thumb and index finger additionally allows the operation of smartphones or MP3 players with touchscreen.  ...more Info !

Charly CAPITAN

CHARLY Breeze paragliding and skiing helmet

Very comfortable, safe and well-priced paragliding and winter sport freestyle helmet with or without visor.

Breeze Features:

• Certified according to CE EN 966 for airborne sports and EN 1077 (skiing and snowboarding).
• High-end quality helmet made in Europe.
• The Breeze's high-quality EPS cushioning foam is completely padded with skin-friendly and antibacterial textile fabric (made in EU) on the inside.
• The interior lining in the sizes S, M, L, XL is replaceable and washable.
• The ear pads can be removed in warm conditions.
• The Charly sun visor is ideal for spectacle wearers as it can substitute for additional sun glasses.
  

  more...

  Charly VS Sun Visor Features:
  • Premium optical quality and largely distortion-free.
  • Largely mist-free thanks to good ventilation and an effective anti-fog coating.
  • Anti-reflex and anti-scratch coating on the outside.
  • Adjustable in any position without the lower visor edge disturbing the field of view!
  • High level of safety: break-proof, elastic and flexible.
  • Simple and quick installation and removal with the aid of a coin.

Weight: 475 g.
Sizes:  XS=53-55cm, S =54-57cm, M=56-59cm, L=58-61cm XL=61-62cm head circumference

Download: High Res Bilder

Funfex

Seine Wendigkeit ermöglicht ein fast müheloses Fliegen. Trotzdem hat er keinerlei Giertendenz, so dass auch weniger erfahrene Piloten den Lightfex sicher beherrschen. Obwohl einer der leichtesten Drachen überhaupt, verträgt der Lightfex aufgrund seiner hohen Materialqualität härtesten Übungshangeinsatz. The minimal weight abd good flight characteristics of the Funfex have become almost legendary over the years. Today the Funfex is still unbeatable when it comes to experiencing a maximum of enjoyment in the air with a minimum of effort.   The reason for this is the often copied (but never achieved) design which combines a low aspect ratio with astonishing performance.     The extra broad nose plate from highly durable perunal makes the Fexes extremely robust and provides a high degree of tautness along the leading edges.              Aerodynamic and tough control bar corners. Prevention of drag due to the inner tilt of the uprights. The uprights can be assembled and reassembled without tools.             » Test reports » Hangglider features » Snap-Lock System » Funfex order form   Funfex Surface: 16 m² Span: 9,4 m Nose angle: 120° Weight: 24 kg V-min: 25 km/h V-max: 80 km/h Glide ratio: 1:10,5   Upper battens: 15 Lower battens: 4   Tip battens spring loaded   Packing lengthes: 1,95/3,8/5,5 m Rec. pilot weight: 68-95 kg Max. loading: 97 kg (DHV) 112 kg (DULV)  Pilot classification: 2 Certification: DHV/SHV   Article: F1000 Price: 5490,00 €   Range of use   Schooling Thermal Distance Race

CHARLY Loop

The Charly LOOP is a very comfortable, safe and well-priced paragliding and winter sports freestyle helmet that can optionally be equipped with a visor.

The Charly VS visor, available as an accessory, reduces drafts and protects against UV radiation. It fits over most glasses. Since it does not seal tightly and is therefore very well ventilated, there is no danger of a tarnishing of glasses worn under the visor. Thanks to the clip on the back, the helmet is also compatible with ski goggles.

Charly Loop Features:

• Lightweight multi sports helmet, certified according to CE EN 966 (air sports) and CE EN 1077 (ski and snowboard); premium quality helmet Made in Europe.
• The highly effective ventilation of the EPS calotte (damping foam cap) guarantees an optimal helmet climate at all times without having to manually regulate the air flow.
• The breathable and antibacterial fabric interior of the Charly Loop wraps around the entire head, is replaceable and washable. It is available for 53-54 cm (XS), 55-56 cm (S), 57-58 cm (M), 59-60 cm (L) and 61 cm (XL) head circumference.
• The very comfortable, pressure-free ear pads can be removed in a few easy steps if necessary. Thus, the Charly LOOP can also be flown without ear covers.
• A high-quality ratchet fastener allows fine adjustment of the chinstrap.
• The Charly LOOP has very small dimensions and weighs only 480 g.
• A high-quality helmet protection bag is included in the scope of delivery.

Weight: 480 g.
Sizes: XS=53-54 cm, S=55-56 cm, M=57-58cm, L=59-60cm, XL=61 cm Head circumference

Charly VS Sun Visor Features:
• Premium optical quality and largely distortion-free.
• Anti-reflex and anti-scratch coating on the outside, anti-fog coating on the inside
• Adjustable to any position without the lower visor edge disturbing the field of view!
• High level of safety: break-proof, elastic and flexible
• Simple and quick installation and removal with the aid of a coin
• Weight only 36 g!

Download: High Res Bilder

C-Pilot PRO available again

C-PilotPro is an integrated instrument that it brings together in a single device everything a pilot needs, both in a top-level competition and in a calm evening flight. ...more info !

A-frame uprights

Offer for manufacturers see » Manufactures catalogue

We supply sawn-to-size, undrilled A-frame uprights on request*:
* Made to measure tubing cannot be returned!

					€
		AEROSAFE profile » more	width 26mm, depth 53,5mm (inner diameter 22 mm)	Tr22M1 Up to 1,65  m silver Tr22M2 Up to 1,80 m silver + gold Tr22M3 Up to 1,65 m polished silver	48,00 51,50 58,00
		AEROFOIL profile » more	width 26mm, depth 49,5mm (inner diameter 22 mm)	Tr22M1 Up to 1,80 m silver Tr22M3 Up to 1,80 m polished silver	48,00 58,00
	Round- tubing	R28E (400 g/m)	Inner-ø 25,1 mm, outer-ø 28,5 mm	R28E Up to 1,645 m R28E Up to 2,18 m	46,00 61,00

Reinforcing tubes extra: Fitted reinforcing tubes cannot be returned!

With the AEROSAFE-reinforcing tube system, it is possible to adapt the strength of the A-frame upright to different sizes of pilot / upright lengths, so that safety is optimised in the case of a crash.

Ready to use AEROSAFE or AEROFOIL A-frame uprights (others on request): 
The listed reinforcing tube is included in the price.

AS/AF Adapter pieces and/or A-frame head on request

Tr580	Tr550	Tr4, Tr23/8, Tr23/7, Tr23/7S	Tr560	KTu

Speedbar Suitable for control bar corners ø 28,5 mm (1,125'). Inner-ø 25,1 mm, suitable for wheel insert-axles, high strength aircraft aluminium (Avional), mechanically polished, hence very light weight and robust. Rubber mantled in the grip area. Overhang 14 cm. Art.Nr.   € Tr29/1 Speedbar undrilled up to 1,6 m 79,00 Tr29/2 Speedbar cut to size and drilled 95,00 Tr29/3 Speedbar with connection for base-bar locking system. Individual finishing in all requested lengths, suitable for our control bar corners 112,00 Tr29/S Extra charge for insertion of safety cable 25,30 Tr29 Safety cable for DIY mounting 9,50

Griffgummi Soft rubber tubing for mounting on A-frame uprights and control bar. The talcum-powder included, eases mounting. 1,5 m rubber grip, packed and available for A-frame ø 25 mm or 28 mm (please state when ordering!) Art.Nr.   € Hg10 Rubber grip 12,00