A Vortex is Coming!!! The Ultimate in Stationary/Static Winches - and all electric!
Designed and made in-house here at Instinct Windsports. The technology, motor power, battery power and cost have finally come together to allow us integrate these technologies together to bring you a VERY powerful, VERY small and VERY cost effective single winch that can meet all your hang gliding (...and paragliding...and skydiving) needs.
"Sedona vortices are thought to be swirling centers of energy that are conducive to healing, meditation and self-exploration. These are places where the earth seems especially alive with energy. Many people feel inspired, recharged or uplifted after visiting a Vortex. "
Vortex - once you read the above, I am sure you will agree it is a fitting name for this product!!
Three models as of 2024!
Vortex-4 (vx4) - solo PGers, low-and-slow HG schools (Condor/Alpha only)
Vortex-11 (vx11) -vx4 + tandem PGing, PG schools, solo HG, HG schools, winch = 83lbs with rope
Vortex-15 (vx15 Gen3) - vx11 + tandem HG, HG clubs, 105lbs with rope
What IS included:
motor with powder-coated flanges and frame
appropriate motor controller in ABS controller box
drogue chute for line retrieval - we don't make our own yet. We recommend buying a Parawinch WinchKite (they are expensive but totally worth the cost as it saves wear and tear on your towline, keeps the line and chute out of crops and increases your efficiency)
Please read through the FAQs below as they will answer most of your questions. Ask a question below if you have one as others likely have the same question!
