Tandem HG • Topless HG
Vortex SmartWinch vx15
Vortex SmartWinch vx15
4 in stock
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A Vortex is Coming!!! The Ultimate in Stationary/Static Winches - and all electric!
This Vortex vx15 (Gen3) is our original and flagship Vortex. It is the most powerful model and is targeted to those that want to provide tandem hang glider flights and, hang gliding clubs or schools with high frequency of tows.
What IS included:
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- motor with powder-coated flanges and frame
- appropriate motor controller in ABS controller box
- custom analog handheld controller
- mechanical level wind system
- simple wooden motor frame for transporting and storage
-
2" hitch mount for your vehicle with drop-on bolt
- $1200CAD global shipping allowance & crate - if freight is more than that, we will bill you accordingly for the extra
What IS NOT included in the price listed here:
- battery - you choose your desired capacity
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drogue chute for line retrieval - we don't make our own yet. We recommend buying a Parafoil kite (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)
Well over 1000fpm climb!!
... on a topless in nil winds on the vx15 - track here
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!
Photos are not actual. Pics are of vx15 v2 (2023). New pics with mechanical levelwind coming
Gliders Tested
Gliders Tested
- Tandem HG
- Topless HG
* skydiving not yet tested
Weight of winch module
Weight of winch module
110lbs/50kg
Amount of Rope Included
Amount of Rope Included
2.5mm/2000m
It is best to only have the amount of rope you use on your winch. Perpetually unused rope will just get continuously compacted under the rope in use.
Controller Type Included
Controller Type Included
- Wired Analog
Fairlead Type
Fairlead Type
- Mechanical Level Wind
Drogue Chute Included?
Drogue Chute Included?
No
We currently don't make them so we can't provide them at time of purchase. We recommend the Parawinch.eu winch kite
Snake Included?
Snake Included?
Yes
Only required if you are step-towing. It weighs the rope down so you don't snag a wingtip
Availability
Availability
- Shipping
If in production and not in stock, they take about 8 weeks to produce. We recommend reserving yours by paying a deposit.
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