Niviuk Artik R size 21 - test flight - 6-7kg under max weight 

Test flight in moderately turbulent conditions, interspersed with wind, 6-7kg under max weight, alpine environment.
My personal opinion (compared to the Klimber 2 + 3!) (the disadvantage of stepping down?)
Material:
robust, solid, simple canvas setup, nitiniol, solid workmanship,
quick connect handles, nice concertina bag incl. (not just cheap quick pack bag)
exemplary material documentation
Flight + (plus):
stable, safe, relaxed flying
track stable speed window (approx. 15km+), does not roll
easily fast take-off
Glides very well
pitch stability is exceptionally good
pleasant B-grips (not too taut, not too loose)
very good climb performance (in comparison)
very stable canopy
Flight - (minus)
a bit less feeling (feedback) over the brake and on the harness
soft, long brake travel with relatively much pressure (due to low load)
fast final turn into thermals ( ripped) needs planning in advance (if possible)
damped flight behaviour, turns very flat
quickly throws you out of the thermal at low loads
little dynamic
not very fast (fast in its class)
little space for long flare, tears off quickly, drowns quickly, (little dynamic)
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