Phi SYMPHONIA (First Flight Paraglider Review)

[@brankoznuderl8407]

One of the very best introductions of a new wing I have ever seen.

[@CGreciful]

My buddy is flying one heavily loaded, he is learning acro. I was surprised to hear that, but he is killing it. Mind blown.

[@SebastianProbstEide]

I love your videos! Beautifully put together, excellently paced. Informative and entertaining at the same time. Thank you!

[@FETZIahallebad]

Got mine as my first wing leaving school last month. All of flight school was done on a Mescal 4 and after getting the licence I had the chance to test an Alpha 6, the Sonata and the Symphonia. It does need some skill an effort to fly this wing right after leaving school, but talented beginners should be fine as I had no trouble at all. The wing does give you a lot, especially the confidence to try out something new. First flight included wingovers, no problem at all. It does perform better than any other A i’ve seen which gives me the chance to try out XC with the first two flights well over an hour each. The perfect progression from being a scholar to becoming an independent pilot In my opinion!

[@FETZIahallebad]

@Greg Hamerton thank you for your effort Greg, love your volbiv-series! Just wanted to tell you how much of an inspiration you are for me! Would love to go on a hike with you, just tell me whenever you're coming over to the alps ;) As for the Symphonia: flew it all over the Austrian alps, moroccan beaches and hills and some flatlands an after one year I'm still impressed how great this wing is. Absolutely love it. Am thinking about buying the IOTA 2 as a progression soon though.

[@ravenandrantin8333]

Excellent review and as Branko said a great introduction for this wing. I love this video as a just a great soaring video to watch with the review just being bonus. I am hoping to start free flying this year after motoring for the past 2. This video is one that has made me want to do it even more.

[@greghamerton4422]

You've got a great foundation if you're motoring. Soaring is a really special feeling, it's hard to describe but it gives your soul something that a motor driven craft can't do. It's just you, and your wing, and the air currents. And silence. You'll love it!

[@ravenandrantin8333]

@@greghamerton4422Thanks!

[@LiiMuRi]

That is one nice looking A wing! Great video, thanks!

[@SerbanOprescu]

Very nice music. Very nice video. Very nice time in the air!

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

I love the color of that glider!

[@StarFyter1]

Looks like a sweet ride!

[@wafflemaster4k]

How does the wing compare with the Mojo or Buzz from Ozone? I am looking for an after school wing, but choices and prices are quite overwhelming for a newbie

[@greghamerton4422]

it's more like the Buzz, but with more responsive turns and more feedback of what the air is doing. not much like a mojo.

[@flybubblecarlo]

pluses in brief: at least as good passive safety and easy launch as the Mojo. easier to manage in stronger winds than the Mojo. more responsive handling and feedback than the Buzz--and most other current low B wings--with better performance (glide, speed, climb) across the speed range, especially accelerated. lighter and more compact packing size. minuses: higher cost, due to the more sophisticated design and more expensive materials. summary: the Mojo and Buzz are pretty good wings but if you can afford to spend the extra, the Symphonia is the better buy.

[@Julien.adventure]

Wow good wing ! I like Greg his explanation is perfect

[@EckiD.]

I want this great private hill you got there ;-) Really awsome review you have been flying there! \m/ Hannes has really done a good job again!

[@groundhendl8113]

Eckbert Dollhofer I second that :D The wing is awesome, but the hill... You could soar with a plastic bag there!

[@EckiD.]

Ground Hendl yeah we got those hills here in "der Pfalz" too but covered with wine and other rubbish. Wind should be at least 15 km/h to stay up there and this makes it really funny with all that stuff around . I opt for the grassy hill with sheep bumps :)

[@SerbanOprescu]

Eckbert Dollhofer - Exactly my thoughts, Eckbert. I've seen Greg in a lot of reviews enjoying great hilly launching pads, and this one is no exception. I want one too!!

[@SerbanOprescu]

Ground Hendl :))) And think that instead of a plastic bag, Greg had a full-fledged paraglider! :)

[@Derlorman]

Where is this hill?

[@philiasvog]

good job....

[@Derlorman]

Can you tell me where this lovely hill is?

[@willsouza9863]

I had the privilege to know personally the creator of this wing Hannes Papesch a few days ago. The guy is a genius, put a lot of research and effort in his new brand. It has everything to be a blow in this new generation of wings for beginners. It's awesome 👏🏼

[@thomasdietz2211]

On my wishlist 😀

[@NGC1433]

Sounds like a great wing! Thanks for a thorough review! I had an eerie suspicion that something like that should happen. B wings got a bunch better performance wise. And this wing, as much as I cat tell from this video - is the same happening in A. It looks so much more fun than regular "mattress" A's :D

[@mcbrite]

Thanks for the video! First video online! I talked to Mike (Küng) a couple of weeks ago, met him at Achensee... He seemed very impressed as well! He flew a beautiful helicopter with a prototype of a different upcoming Phi Wing! PS: Why did you not make a video for the Gin Explorer? I liked the review I read on your site, though!

[@conny-r]

Sehr informatives Video, Danke.

[@leoborgo]

Are you guys planning to test mescal 5? I’m a student in Brazil and planning to buy a en-a. I was thinking between bgd adam anda skywalk mescal5. What do you think?

[@jesse2006]

Looks like a great Wing how did you get the hill all to yourself?

[@susankent1030]

Are they in full production yet? How much will this glider cost?

[@flybubblecarlo]

Hi. Yes the SYMPHONIA is in full production, available to order now. For the price and more information see: flybubble.com/phi-symphonia

[@marco1987warr]

thanks for the video. for a new company what did you think of the build quality?thanks.

[@flybubblecarlo]

I think the build quality is excellent, amongst the best. the company may be new but the people behind it are some of the most experienced in the paragliding world!

[@dmitry.lomanov]

Could you tell me please, who is the author of this music? I can't find it.

[@PaulDowsettUK]

links.universalproductionmusic.com/Ibmzng

[@istra70]

Composer : Johannes Papesh

[@moschidreamer]

Wo ist der Spot?

[@matthias6222]

What is the colour code of the tested symphonia? blue/sun or royal/lime?

[@wiretrees]

Thank you Sir.

[@holgervogel3941]

Nice Spot!..

[@ALEXSUPERBEATS]

I enjoy your videos! So this is not a beginner wing? I got 90 minutes up! :)

[@greghamerton4422]

no, there are two wings below the SYMPHONIA in Hannes' range. I'm not sure how suitable it is for a newly licenced pilot, we'll need to test it a bit more but I'm guessing you'd be better off with less agility to start with.

[@flybubblecarlo]

Glad you enjoy our videos! Having flown the Symphonia lots more since this review was published I think it is suitable as a first wing for talented and ambitious beginners, in the same way that most 'low B' wings are. Comparing it to many current low B wings I would say that the Symphonia offers more safety and, surprisingly, more performance!

[@MRTNBLND77]

Very very nice Video and glider...thats the one that i am looking for years now. I want to change from a C to this one...looks just so relaxed and lots a fun to fly with it! The only thing is, that it is to expensive for such a young company...even if its produced by a excelent developer. Maybe i get a good used one ...some day.

[@eulerferreira1163]

Glider EN-B?

[@prignony]

EN-A :) but same handling and perf as a mid B with more passive safety.

[@Chrizzletrizz]

Thank you! :-)

[@safranpollen]

Hannes < Wirsch > has created a nice glider and this is a nice demonstration too:-)

[@NelsonsWings]

safranpollen Very much enjoy Greg's videos. Our human has learned a lot from them in addition to being entertained. We are a bit puzzled, though why FlyBubble does not sell or review Ozone. Oh well, lots of other good wings in the world.

[@safranpollen]

yeahhHH, Greg makes a real good job. This wing is for sure a interesting new one, cause Hannes is one of the most experienced constructor on our blue planet. If I ve the possibilty, I gonna try the symphonia. Ask him why !

[@NelsonsWings]

Flybubble Paragliding oops our bad, been a subscriber for two years but never saw any vids about the Z5, GEO 5, Delta 3. No worries, though, really like the channel, learn a lot!

[@marvinhofmann4965]

I had the Chance to fly a brandnew symphonia in my local flighscool. He is really awsome but ugly.

[@davedavidson4215]

Pitty it is soooo expensive :(

[@davedavidson4215]

BillΩ 3600 GBP :( Other countries may be different

[@davedavidson4215]

BillΩ Yeah I would say most defineately. I have all the trust in Hannes's designs and the reviews are very good. Even seen some in the air at coupe icare this september. Unfortuneately I missed the stand and never got a test flight. If only I had this much to spend! Will have to wait for a second hander..

[@davedavidson4215]

BillΩ yeah I hope about a year or less before second handers will start apoearing in mainland Europe. Available for preorder at flybubble for uk. Not sure how long for delivery

[@akbarshoed]

I bet I could crash it!

[@Derpocracy]

It’s so ugly