Skydive Wing
HK3
The next evolution in high-performance flight.
From $4,645 custom-built
Average time from order to completion; shipping is extra. Your order confirmation has its own date once it’s scheduled.
Not a revised HK2 — an entirely clean-sheet design. The HK3 will generally outperform an HK2 two sizes smaller.
- Optimized airfoils for key flight modes
- Every cell uses unique airfoil shaping
- Internal tabs for direct load transfer
- True cell construction reduces drag
- Clean internal seams for better tension
- Split trailing edge enhances flare power
- No PCA attachment shipped by default
Sizing note: 60 to be released at a later date. Additional review required for 60 and 64.
- Discipline
- Skydive Wing
- Sizes
- 64* · 67 · 69 · 71 · 75 · 79 · 84 sq ft
- Skill level
- Competition only
- Experience
- References required for both demos and purchases
In the air
Flying the HK3
HK3 — The Next Evolution in High-Performance Flight
This is not a revised HK2; it is an entirely clean sheet design, vastly different in performance and use. The HK3 will generally outperform an HK2 that is two sizes smaller.
Flight Characteristics
In full flight, the HK3 flies very steep and fast — radically different from the HK2. It excels in the XRW environment with the speed and descent rate of an HK2 several sizes smaller.
- The recovery arc is the longest of any wing we’ve produced, requiring the wing to be asked to recover as it holds a dive longer than previous versions.
- The HK3 is tuned to reduce boosting, ensuring it won’t climb out of a competition course with correct technique and input.
- Responsive and lively roll behaviour with progressive inputs resulting in speed increases.
- Ideal for piloting via harness and rear riser inputs, with intuitive feedback dialed for competition-level sensitivity.
- The flare has improved finish and more stopping power than the HK2, helping pilots extract maximum lift during swoops.
- Even with an upsize from the current HK2 size, most pilots will see a performance increase on the HK3. Ideal wing loadings on the HK3 are lower than for the HK2.
Opening Characteristics
The HK3 was designed purely for performance with a goal of going as fast and far as possible. While we love the openings, this wing is not optimized for terminal deployments. It is built for performance and sub-terminal opening only.
Think of the HK3 as a track-focused vehicle — excellent for performance, but use outside that environment may reduce its service life.
Important
Built for performance and sub-terminal opening only. Research and testing ensure acceptable opening performance in sub-terminal environments; it is not intended for daily use.
Production
Certain aspects of manufacturing had to be streamlined to accommodate the complexity of the HK3 build and keep costs down. As a result, colour options remain limited. Custom colours within our specified pattern are available for an additional $500, and may incur longer delivery times.
The HK3 is built completely out of our proven FT-30 fabric with 1.3 mm Technora lines. This combination achieves the strongest line relative to size while maintaining a soft hand to allow for ease of packing and consistent deployments.
Features
- Profiles optimized for key flight modes used in high-performance flight and competition
- Every profile in this wing is a different airfoil tailored for ideal span and chord lift distribution
- Internal line tab attachments for more direct load transfer
- True cell construction (instead of I-beam) for better shaping, sail tensioning and reduced drag
- Split top surface trailing edge for ideal shaping and load distribution, resulting in an incredible flare and added stopping power
- Incorporated top skin logo for a sleek and attractive look
- No standard pilot chute attachment point (PCA) shipped with the HK3
- When new, the HK3 packs approximately half a size to one size bigger than the HK2. With use, it packs similarly.
Technical
Specifications & materials
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Construction | Full FT-30 fabric |
| Lines | 1.3 mm Technora |
Pilot-reported wing loadings
If you need wing-loading advice, you shouldn’t be flying the HK3.
This is not a guide for choosing a size or for the maximum load of any canopy. Always size by the wing’s published size and maximum weight chart, your experience and your instructor’s advice. On smaller canopies (96 ft² and below), these wing loadings can mean a suspended weight above the maximum recommended for that canopy.
Gallery
HK3 in the wild
Pilot: Simon Bouchard · David Beksinski
Ordering
Get this wing
- In stock: every ready-to-ship unit is listed with its serial number and can be bought online. Your card is authorized, not charged, until we have checked the size suits you.
- Custom: design your colorway in our online design center, then we build to order.
- Lead time: new parachutes typically 10–12 weeks from confirmed deposit.
- Deposit: a non-refundable $1,000 materials deposit confirms your production slot on a custom build.
Risk Warning
Skydiving, parachuting, speed flying and paragliding are dangerous activities that can result in serious injury or death. Fluid Wings equipment must only be flown by appropriately trained, current and rated pilots, and must be inspected, maintained and packed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Wing performance varies with wing loading and size — the information on this page is a general guide only. Obtain advice from a qualified professional to confirm a wing is suitable for your intended use and skill level. Fluid Wings LLC does not provide that advice, and this page must not be used to determine acceptable maximum loading (suspended weight) for a wing.
Fly the HK3.
Demos are not rentals: free at our DeLand location, or $95 to cover shipping for two weekends in the continental USA.