Trekking Carver
# Trekking Carver

The Trekking Carver is a French single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Trekking Parapentes of Lambesc. Introduced in 2003, it is now out of production.

## Design and development

The Carver was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.

## Variants

### Carver S

    Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.7 m (38.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.5 $m^2$ (274 sq ft), 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

### Carver M

    Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.5 $m^2$ (307 sq ft), 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

### Carver L

    Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.5 $m^2$ (328 sq ft), 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 125 kg (231 to 276 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.

## Specifications (Carver M)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wingspan: 12.4 m (40 ft 8 in)
* Wing area: 28.5 $m^2$ (307 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 5.3:1

Performance

* Maximum speed: 49 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
