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Why do you only carry Icaro?
West Coast Wings
was founded exclusively to provide Icaro paragliders to the
US market. I found out about them by chance actually when
reading some reviews by European pilots. I was flying one
of the popular brands in the US but not satisfied with the
handling and the weight range. At 92kg. my options were
limited to a few makers and with the rest it seems as if I
would either be to light or over the top (as I was on my
past glider). I took a chance and the effect of flying an Icaro glider was so profound that I wanted to contribute in
some way to making them available for US pilots. Lets face
it, nearly every company is making a good quality product
and if you ask pilots, generally they'll say their favorite
is the glider they currently own however for pilots facing
the same issues I did, I've found Icaro to be the best
choice out there. As an avid hobby pilot myself I would
recommend them to everyone.
What are some attributes that stand out
with Icaro paragliders?
Ease of launch,
great glide ratio and a delicate balance of performance with
passive safety are features of our gliders. Another
attribute is the stability while flying with bar and big
ears, among the best I've seen.
Where
can I find more detailed specifications?
Please visit the
Icaro
paraglider main site for size/color, test
results, online manuals, guarantee information, etc. while
we work on making them available through this site.
Your
prices are great, do you ship out of the US?
If you live in a
country where there is not an Icaro Paraglider dealer we'd
be happy to have your order. If there is a dealer near you
we will kindly refer you there. Our prices have
been set at an enticing level to encourage pilots to fly Icaro however it will not be so for very long due to the
current value of the US dollar.
Where
are your helmets?
Helmets are
sold/distributed by
Aerolight in the US by prior arrangement with
Icaro2000 in Italy and so we do not carry them at this time.
We use Icaro helmets ourselves and highly recommend them.
How do
I order?
Simply give us a
call at 253-678-2605 or
email
. We require proof of training equivalent to the
level of glider you wish to purchase. It's not to be
difficult, rather it's for the safety of you and the sport.
When you call please have your naked weight and all up
weight. Payment terms can be arranged via phone or email.
What is
your backorder policy?
Glider sizes that
aren't in stock generally take 2 weeks to arrive from
Germany. In some situations we can have the glider shipped
directly to you. If you're in an extreme hurry, faster
shipping options are available at extra cost. For domestic
shipping we use UPS or Priority mail.
I'm an
instructor....
We welcome
instructors that wish to offer Icaro paragliders to their
students, please
contact us for information!
How do
I demo an Icaro glider?
We'd be happy to
arrange a demo flight for you if you're in the Seattle area.
Demo availability is subject to what's in stock, but let us
know when you'll be here and we'll try to have the glider on
hand that you wish to try. Demo's of the Nikita and
Cidan are arranged in conjunction with the manufacturer. If
you do not have training and are in the Seattle area we can
assist you through a partner school here or in many cases
can recommend a good instructor in your area.
Have a question?
Ask us!
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