This is not a revised HK2, it is an entirely clean sheet design and is different in more ways than alike. Do not assume that it is the same performance or use as the HK2. The HK3 will generally outperform an HK2 two sizes smaller.

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Features

• Profiles optimized for key flight modes used in high-performance flight/competition.
  Every profile in this wing is a different airfoil tailored for ideal span and chord lift distribution. 

• Internal line tab attachments provide a more direct load transfer. 

• True cell construction (as opposed to the I-beam construction of most parachutes).
  This gives significantly better shaping and sail tensioning across lift-producing portions of the wing and helps to reduce drag. True cell construction is an all-internal seam construction that eliminates bulky exterior seams and their associated drag.

• Split top surface trailing edge allows for ideal shaping and load distribution, resulting in an incredible flare and added stopping power.

• The top skin logo is incorporated, making the HK3 the sexiest wing you have ever laid eyes on. 

• The HK3 does not ship standard with a pilot chute attachment point (PCA).

• When new, the HK3 packs approximately half a size to one size bigger than the HK2 when new. With use, it packs similar in size.

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Flight Characteristics 

In full flight, the wing flies very steep and fast—radically different from the HK2. The HK3 performs very well in the XRW environment and has the speed and descent rate of an HK2 several sizes smaller. 

 

The recovery arc is the longest of any wing we have produced. The HK3 must be asked to recover as it holds a dive noticeably longer than previous versions in the project. With a supine harness, the HK3 is tuned to reduce boosting, meaning that through correct technique and input, the wing should not climb out of a competition course. The roll behavior is responsive and lively with progressive inputs and resulting speed increases. 

 

Like many Fluid Wings parachutes, the HK3 loves to be piloted via harness and rear riser inputs. The harness feedback is intuitive and dialed for competition-level sensitivity.

The flare has an even better finish and more stopping power than the HK2. The improved shaping and load path refinement on the trailing edge help pilots extract all available lift during the last portion of a swoop.

 

Most pilots will find that even with an upsize from their current HK2 size, they will still see a performance increase on the HK3. Ideal wing loadings on the HK3 are lower than what pilots might choose for their HK2.

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Opening Characteristics 

The HK3 was designed with a very specific goal in mind: to go as fast and far as possible. This wing is pure performance and is NOT intended to be the ultimate daily driver for free-fall jumps. No sacrifices to performance were made when designing the HK3; all aspects of the wing were chosen for flight performance. 

 

Everything in aerodynamics is a give-and-take. The HK3 was not optimized for terminal deployments (we love the openings). We have researched and tested it to ensure acceptable performance in a terminal environment, even if we did not develop it with daily jumping in mind. To use an automotive analogy, the wing is not intended to be used as a daily driver but should be thought of as something you take to the track. Please note that the use of the HK3 outside the "track" environment may reduce its service life. 

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Production

Certain aspects of manufacturing had to be streamlined to accommodate the complexity of the HK3 build and keep costs down. As a result, color options will remain limited. Custom colors within our specified pattern are available for an additional $500, and may incur longer delivery times. 

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The HK3 is built completely out of our proven FT-30 fabric with 1.3mm Technora lines. This way, we achieve the strongest line relative to size whilst maintaining a soft hand to allow for ease of packing and consistent deployments. 

 

Available in 64*, 67, 69, 71, 75, 79, and 84, with the 60* to be released at a later date.

Demos will be available in most sizes.

The retail price is set at USD $4,645.00. References are required for both demos and purchases. 

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*References are required for both demos and purchases. An additional review is required for the purchase of 60 and 64 sizes.