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Malibu 188

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Make: 
Moyes
Model: 
Malibu 188
Pilot Rating: 
Beginner

Once again a Moyes hang glider has reset the standards of its class. Utilising the technologies and expertise derived from the most successful manufacturer of competition gliders in the world, the Moyes crew have created the new Moyes Malibu - an open frame floater hang glider.

Malibu1.jpgThe new Moyes Malibu offers unsurpassed levels of handling and safety to ensure that your flying experience is as good as it can be. Whether your a newbie to the sport and want a safe and rewarding glider to further develop your skills, or an experienced pilot seeking fun on the sand dunes, you'll really appreciate the features and flying characteristics of the Moyes Malibu.

The new Moyes Malibu offers an airframe built from 7075 aluminium tube, covered with a 4oz dacron sail. The sail is shaped and supported by 15 battens made from 7075 aluminium as well as a unique leading edge insert manufactured from Mylar and foam. Considerable effort has been made to ensure the sail design is efficient, and as a result the Moyes Malibu is a sweet handling glider that is capable of flying in very light conditions.

The sail design offers a number of stock colour designs, or you can optionally choose your own colour combination if desired. The standard Moyes Malibu is delivered with round uprights and a straight round base bar. Options include aerodynamic uprights and a round speed bar.

Malibu2.jpgThe flying characteristics of the Moyes Malibu are sensational. The Malibu offers an extremely slow stall speed with an extremely forgiving and progressive stall. Tip stalls are almost impossible and the glider is very easy to recover from most difficult situations. All you have to worry about is having too much fun! Due to the advanced aerodynamic design of the Moyes Malibu, you'll find yourself enjoying the flying in conditions that are lighter than you would ever imagine. This is the glider that will stay up the longest and keep you flying while the others are walking.

The new Moyes Malibu is a great choice of gliders. It will provide you with immense fun whether dune-gooning, XC flying or just buzzing around.

Dimensions
Surface Area: 
188
Span: 
33.1'
Aspect Ratio: 
5.8
Glider Weight: 
57
Hook In Weight: 
161-243
Optimum Body Weight: 
187
Length: 
234"
Performance
VNE: 
74km/h
Trim Speed: 
32km/h
Stall Speed: 
22km/h
Max Speed: 
65km/h
Best Glide Speed: 
38km/h
Best Glide Angle: 
9.5:1
MSRP: 
$4100us