The Sport 3 Race isn’t just an upgrade — it’s the evolution of our most successful intermediate-to-advanced glider, refined for pilots who want to compete, push their limits, and fly with confidence.
Built on the proven Sport 3 platform that’s dominated flight parks and competitions worldwide, the Race variant takes everything pilots love about the Sport 3 and sharpens it for performance.
What Makes the Sport 3 Race Special
Performance Upgrades That Matter
Every change on the Sport 3 Race has a purpose: go faster, fly cleaner, handle better.
Slipstream Downtubes
We’ve swapped the standard Litestream downtubes for Slipstream downtubes — the same premium tubes we use on the T3. They’re stronger, stiffer, and cut through the air with noticeably less drag. Your customers will feel the difference on every glide.
UVODL 4.5 Sailcloth
The top sail is constructed from UVODL 4.5 — premium laminated sailcloth that holds its shape, resists stretch, and maintains performance over hundreds of hours. Dacron reinforcement on the trailing edge eliminates flutter at high speeds and adds a beautiful finish to the colour scheme.
Optimized Rigging
- Sprogs lowered to 10 degrees (from 12°) for a cleaner angle of attack
- Luff-lines lowered using extended pigtails for improved reflex behaviour
- Top side wires lengthened by 0.7cm to deliver full sail tension with VG engaged
The result? A glider that flies tighter, faster, and more predictably across the speed range
Who Should Fly the Sport 3 Race?
The sweet spot pilot:
- Transitioning from intermediate to advanced flying, but wanting to retain the forgiving handling and landing characteristics of the Sport 3
- Wanting to excel in Sports class competition
- Weekend XC pilots looking for an edge
- Flight park regulars who want more performance without the complexity of a full race glider
The Sport 3 Race sits perfectly between the standard Sport 3 and the T3. It’s accessible enough for strong intermediate pilots, but competitive enough to hold its own at regional and national events.
Sports Class Competition
The Sport 3 Race is purpose-built for sports class competition — the fastest-growing segment in competitive hang gliding. Sports class offers pilots a more accessible entry point into racing, with gliders that reward skill over equipment arms races.
The Bottom Line
The Sport 3 Race is the glider that bridges the gap. It’s for pilots who want more performance than their Falcon or Sport 3, but aren’t ready to commit to a T3. It’s for competitors who want to focus on optimising their performance, but want the forgiving characteristics of all Sport 3s. And it’s for XC enthusiasts who want every advantage on those big days.
Your Sport 3 155 Race #60848 pricing includes an UVPXW upgrade to the leading edge sailcloth.
$9175 plus tax and $550 shipping (from Wills to LMFP)
