Trekking K2
# Trekking K2

The Trekking K2 is a family of French single-place and two-place paragliders that was designed and produced by Trekking Parapentes of Lambesc. Introduced in 2002, the model range is now out of production.

## Design and development

The K2 was designed as a mountaineering descent glider and named for K2, the mountain located on the China-Pakistan border. The glider models are each named for their relative size.

## Variants

### K2 M

    Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.67 m (38.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.5 $m^2$ (285 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.75:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

### K2 L

    Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.18 m (40.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31 $m^2$ (330 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.75:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

### K2 XL

    Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 12.95 m (42.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 34 $m^2$ (370 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.75:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 135 kg (231 to 298 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

### K2 Bi

    Identical to the K2 XL, but rigged to carry two people in tandem and as such was referred to as the K2 Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater. The crew weight range is 105 to 135 kg (231 to 298 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Bi-Place certified.

## Specifications (K2 M)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wingspan: 12.51 m (41 ft 1 in)
* Wing area: 26.6 $m^2$ (286 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 5.8:1

Performance

* Maximum speed: 51 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
