title: Gin Nomad
text: # Gin Nomad
  
  The Gin Nomad is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed by Gin Seok Song and produced by Gin Gliders of Yongin. It is now out of production.
  
  ## Design and development
  
  The Nomad was designed as an intermediate performance glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
  
  ## Variants
  
  ### Nomad S
  
      Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.43 m (37.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.4 $m^2$ (263 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.
  
  ### Nomad M
  
      Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.3 m (40.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.0 $m^2$ (291 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.
  
  ### Nomad L
  
      Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.78 m (41.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.21 $m^2$ (314.4 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 120 kg (220 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.
  
  ## Specifications (Nomad L)
  
  Data from Bertrand
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: one
  * Wingspan: 12.78 m (41 ft 11 in)
  * Wing area: 29.21 $m^2$ (314.4 sq ft)
  * Aspect ratio: 5.6:1
  