Zipper
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Wing Span: 48"
Wing Foil: Unknown
Tail : Tailess
Config : Elevons
Weight : ~700 grams

 

The Zipper plank can be found at
Off the Edge Sailplanes.
Available in 48" and 60" versions.

Zipper Specifications

  • Materials: Blue foam wing cores (to be ply sheeted), Fibreglass fuselage.
  • Span: 1.2 metres or 1.5 metres wingspan  (48 inches / 60 inches)
  • AUW: ~700 grams (48")
  • Airfoil: PW51 modified

The Zipper is a 48" or 60" span plank style glider, with a stubby fuselage, nearly straight wing, and vertical fin. It’s a favorite among slope soaring pilots around the world, due to its sleek lines and fantastic flying capabilities.

 

Check out a review by Andy Ellison of the 48" Zipper.