Trekking Xenos

Xenos
Role	Paraglider
National origin	France
Manufacturer	Trekking Parapentes
Introduction	2003
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s

The Trekking Xenos is a family of French single-place and two-place paragliders that was designed and produced by Trekking Parapentes of Lambesc. Introduced in 2003, the line is now out of production.

Design and development

The Xenos was designed as a beginner glider, with a two-place version for flight training. The models are each named for their relative size.

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Xenos in a 2003 review as, "a forgiving wing for the beginner."

Variants

Xenos S

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.5 m (37.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26 m² (280 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

Xenos M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m² (300 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

Xenos L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31 m² (330 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

Xenos XL Bi

Extra large-sized model for two people in tandem for flight training and as such was referred to as the Xenos XL Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater. Its 14.3 m (46.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 34 m² (370 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 135 kg (231 to 298 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Biplace certified.

Specifications (Xenos M)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12 m (39 ft 4 in)
• Wing area: 28 m² (300 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 4.8:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 45 km/h (28 mph, 24 kn)