Trekking Xenos
# Trekking Xenos

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 $m^2$ (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 $m^2$ (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 $m^2$ (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 $m^2$ (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 $m^2$ (300 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 4.8:1

Performance

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