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Tigra

EN C*

A lightweight high-performance two-liner EN-C built for hike-and-fly adventures, sports-class racing and vol-biv freedom.

Taille

S M ML L
20 21.5 23 24.5

Spécifications

  S M ML L
Facteur d'échelle 0.96 1 1.03 1.07
Surface projetée (m²) 16.8 18.1 19.4 20.6
Surface à plat (m²) 20 21.5 23 24.5
Poids de l'aile (kg) 3.8 4 4.2 4.4
Nombres de suspentes principales (A/B/C) 3/3
Caissons 70
Allongement à plat 6.7
Corde centrale (m) 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
Envergure à plat (m) 11.5 12 12.4 12.8
Plage de poids idéale (kg) 73-83 83-93 93-103 103-113
PTV homologué (kg) 65-85 75-95 85-105 95-115
Homologation (EN/LTF) C C C* C*
* en attente de certification

Description

At just 3.8kg in size S, the TIGRA combines lightweight agility with the performance and stability needed for all-out XC flying. The TIGRA shares the CURE 3’s 70-cell planform and 6.7 aspect ratio, but takes a very different approach with a completely new arc, internal structure and material mix developed specifically for lightweight performance flying.

The sail is Porcher Skytex 27 II on the top surface and Dominico D10 on the lower surface. Inside, a clever hybrid combination of nitinol and plastic rods balances durability, packability and structural precision. The result is a wing that launches easily, climbs efficiently and delivers playful, confidence-inspiring handling with excellent glide performance and coordinated turning behaviour.

The TIGRA is pure flying pleasure for all XC pilots who prefer lightweight equipment. Paired with the Tuna harness you have a complete lightweight racing and XC set-up, ready for big adventures.

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Spécificités techniques

Cord Cut Billow (CCB)

Découpe spéciale des panneaux de bord d’attaque: la technologie « Cord Cut Billow » a été développée pour améliorer l’état de surface, la stabilité, et plus généralement les performances de nos voiles. Pour cela les panneaux d’extrados du bord d’attaque sont réalisés avec deux découpes le long de la corde (CCB), afin d’assurer un développement de surface optimisé des cellules. Le long du profil, jusqu´à dix centimètres de tissu excédentaire sont créés par l’effet de boudinage. Cet excédent de matière est normalement absorbé par les plis inter-cellules, alors que notre CCB en se rapprochant du développement de surface idéal ne se contente pas simplement de minimiser ce défaut. La réduction des plis contribue aussi à une meilleure mise en forme des nervures, ce qui en améliore la tenue.

Poignées carbone

Les poignées carbones sur les arrières sont confortables faciles à utiliser et facilitent le pilotage aux vitesses les plus élevées.

Optimised Risers

12mm nylon-reinforced Kevlar A riser and 7mm B riser, with brand new high quality pulleys on the speed system and brake leg

Hybrid internal construction

A combination of nitinol and plastic rods balances durability, packability and structural precision.

Light Reflex profile

The Tigra features a subtle reflex profile, adding extra pitch stability and confidence at speed without compromising the natural handling and feedback BGD pilots love. The result is a wing that feels solid and reassuring on glide, while still remaining agile, efficient, and fun to fly in real XC conditions.

Winglets

The winglets help the glider recover smoothly from steep spiral dives, improving overall spiral behaviour without compromising performance or handling. Their refined integration also contributes to the wing’s precise feel, coordinated turning, and efficient glide.

Sécurité “Eyes wide open”

Les voiles qui vous parlent améliorent votre sécurité, car vous savez dans quel aérologie vous évoluez. Un pilote conscient vole mieux. Un pilote qui vole mieux vole plus loin, et donc est plus heureux. La sécurité « Eyes wide open » rend donc les pilotes plus heureux !

Snap Locks

Il y a dix ans, en collaboration avec Fidlock, BGD a développé les premiers Snaplock…Ils ont été perfectionnés et améliorés au fil des années et sont aujourd'hui largement adoptés par l'industrie. Un petit aimant interne combiné à système de verrouillage, maintient les poignées en place et évite qu'elles ne se baladent en vol, ou décrochent au pliage ou transport. Elles ne se libèrent que lorsque qu’elles sont tirées vers le bas en direction du pilote.

Notes du concepteur

The goal with the Tigra was not simply to build a lighter version of an existing wing, but to create a glider specifically tailored to the needs of modern hike-and-fly and vol-biv pilots. Lightweight equipment changes the way pilots move through the mountains, and we wanted the Tigra to feel efficient, agile and enjoyable throughout the entire adventure – from the hike up to the final glide home.

The Tigra has a slightly flatter arc than the CURE 3 with an aerodynamic profile that is optimised for performance. The planform is sleek and the tips give the Tigra an efficient balance between handling and performance.

The internal structure has been highly optimised for weight with a lattice-work of thousands of holes optimised though advanced structural analysis, and we are using a hybrid combination of nitinol and plastic rods.

The risers are made from Kevlar-reinforced nylon. The A-riser, which bears most of the load, is 12mm, and the back riser is a skinny 7mm. Softlinks are standard. A maillon on the AR3 makes it easy to make trim adjustments if necessary. The brake pulleys are brand new, lightweight Allen ball-bearing pulleys and the brake legs are replaceable – in case the pulleys ever need changing or the pilot prefers a different length.

Public

The Tigra is designed for pilots who want serious XC and competition performance in a lightweight, compact package. It is aimed at pilots who enjoy moving fast through the mountains – whether that means hike-and-fly races like the X-Alps, X-Pyr and Bones to Fly; sports-class competitions such as the SRS, or long vol-biv adventures deep into the back country.

The wing sizing is a bit smaller than the CURE 3 to better fit pilots flying lighter harness set-ups and no ballast, and of course the glider itself is lighter.

This agile cat is an efficient climber, sharp and precise in the air. Fast and hungry, she has the goal in her sights and is up for the chase. To the pilot, she’s a pussycat. A reassuring presence and a pleasure to spend long days out in the sky with.

Niveau / Style de Pilotage

Le package comprend

Parapente / Sac de compression / Sac de portage / Kit de réparation / BGD stickers / BGD gift / Manual card

Matériaux

Extrados Porcher Skytex Classic II 27g/m²
Top Surface Leading Edge Porcher Skytex 32g/m²
Intrados Dominico Dokdo D10 (25g/m²)
Structure Interne Porcher Skytex hard finish 27g/m²
Renforts de bord d'attaque Nitinol & plastic rods
Suspentes hautes Edelrid 8001U-50,70,90 (unsheathed Kevlar)
Suspentes intermédiaires Edelrid 8001U-50,70,90,130 (unsheathed Kevlar)
Suspentes basses Edelrid 8001U-130,190,280,340 (unsheathed Kevlar)

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Cesar: 14th in Eigertour with Tigra / Tuna

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BGD's acro test pilot Cesar Arevalo took part in this summer’s Eigertour with the TIGRA and TUNA combo. This was the 9th edition of this high-level, four-day high-mountain hike-and-fly race. It is a very technical race – pilots have to land at multiple mountain refuges perched high in the Swiss...

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Ed Day’s Wanderbird Adventure 2026

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Team Pilot Ed Day undertook the first ever Wanderbird Adventurer hike-and-fly race across the Alps with his Tigra. The task: a 500km out-and-back hike-and-fly adventure from Westendorf, Austria, to Piz Uccello, Switzerland. This was the middle-sized version of the adventure, which could be done in...

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Tigra: lightweight 2-liner EN-C

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The TIGRA made its debut in the SRS sports-class racing competition in Bassano this week (24-30 May 2026). Our new lightweight 2-liner EN-C was officially launched at the competition, where it went head-to-head with the best EN-C racing gliders out there. It has certainly earned its stripes! Tyr Goldsmith...

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