I fly the 16 at weights between 75 and 90 kg, always in a hike and fly or climb and fly situation.
I love this wing. It offers incredibly easy launches: easy to sort risers, climbs overhead with minimal encouragement, parks itself above you without burying the brakes, gets airborne in no wind in a few steps, and is easily managed. Like all light wings, it can be messy to deal with when laying out in strong winds. When forward launching, it helps to hold both the A and B risers when bringing the wing up.
In flight, it’s very dynamic. There’s a healthy amount of brake pressure and it increases linearly, so it won’t surprise you, but it’s a real roll-monster. It’s fairly pitch stable, but builds good speed in diving turns and throws vigorous wingovers if that’s your thing. It’s very responsive to weight shift and brakes. Crazy, crazy fun. Probably not a wing for beginners, particularly in demanding air, but for those with a bit of experience it’s a great machine for a hoon.
It doesn’t have the greatest flare, and likes a little pump or diving turns to get a bit of extra energy for a nil-wind landing.
It packs ridiculously small. The nitinol rods are very thin and cope with a lot of bending, and all up the packed volume is not all that much greater than a single skin.
In summary, it’s not the most accessible miniwing but it’s a fun fun FUN machine for those want to land with a big grin. (A note: the weights on this website are incorrect - check the Niviuk website. The real weights are lighter.)
Niviuk Kode P
The Spanish-Swiss paragliding manufacturer Niviuk states that their name is an Inuit phrase meaning "the tenderness inspired by being close to something small." When you first cradle the smooth and supple fabric of the petit Kode P, you too will likely be struck with a flush of fondness for this small but mighty glider. With its featherweight canopy fabric and unsheathed Aramid suspension lines, the Kode P may appear to be little more than a delicate descent tool, designed to float down mountainsides like a feather in the breeze. But don't be fooled, at the right size, this wing can double as a powerful and versatile mountain-flying weapon. With incredibly precise handling, dynamic flight characteristics, and an impressive speed range, all in an unbelievably light package, this wing should be every gram-conscious pilot's dream. It may then come as a surprise that this dual-surface glider is also one of the safer and more stable ultralight wings on the market, making the mid-range and larger sizes appropriate for beginner pilots. For more experienced pilots, the smaller sizes provide a wonderfully dynamic and playful in-air experience. With a rising wave of admiration and affection for the wee Kode P, Niviuk has truly earned its Inuit name.
- Precise and dynamic handling are complemented by impressive passive safety.
- Nitinol structure in the leading edge retains its shape even with sloppy packing.
- Doubles as a surprisingly capable soaring wing, accommodating a range of wind speeds.
- A wide range of sizes is suitable for beginner to expert-level pilots.
- Sizes 20-26 have a D20-reinforced leading edge and split A-risers.
- A seamless pairing with Niviuk's Roamer 2 P harness.
| Specifications | |
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Weight |
1756g [14] 1943g [16] 2096g [18] 2391g [20] |
| Area (Flat) | 12m² [12] 14m² [14] 16m² [16] 18m² [18] 20m² [20] |
| Area (Projected) | 11.21m² [12] 12.56m² [14] 14.35m² [16] 16.05m² [18] 17.61m² [20] |
| Span (Flat) | 7.71m [12] 8.16m [14] 8.72m [16] 9.25m [18] 9.75m [20] |
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Chord |
2.00m [12] 2.11m [14] 2.26m [16] 2.39m [18] 2.52m [20] |
| Aspect Ratio (Flat) | 4.75 |
| Aspect Ratio (Projected) | 3.83 |
| Cells | 34 |
| Speed Bar Travel | 100mm [12-18] 160mm [20-26] |
| Certifications | LTF/EN A/B/C |
| Weight Range (LTF/EN A) | 50-70kg [18] 60-85kg [20] |
| Weight Range (LTF/EN B) | 45-70kg [16] 70-80kg [18] |
| Weight Range (LTF/EN C) | 70-90kg [16] 80-100kg [18] |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Materials | |
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Dominico D10 [12-18] Dominico D10/D20 [20-26] |
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Leading |
Shape-memory Nitinol rods |
| Lines | Upper cascades: Edelrid A-8001U, Liros DC60 Middle cascades: Edelrid A-8001U Main lines: Edelrid A-8001U Brake lines: Edelrid Tarax-200 |
| Risers | 7mm Cousin Technora/polyester webbing (CSAR7) |
| SkyRun Says | |
| Usage | Hike-and-fly, dynamic flying |
| Notes | Ultralight construction and Nitinol reinforcement allow for minimal packing volume |
| Bottom Line | A versatile, powerful, precise, and fun mountain-flying weapon |
| Compare to other Hike & Fly Wings | |
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Questions & Reviews
7/30/2025
Bryan Tuffnell 
(used product regularly)
8/5/2025
Thanks so much for the thorough review, Bryan! Those of us at the shop experienced with the Kode P resoundingly agree with your observations-- it's an incredibly fun, dynamic, and diversely capable wing, especially for its impressively low weight. Regarding the weights reported on our website-- we weigh every product (without packaging) as we receive it from the manufacturer: the stated weights on our website reflect the average weight of all the products we have in inventory. I just personally re-weighed three 16m Kodes, one of each color that we have in stock, without any packaging, straps, or the riser bag, and found every wing to weigh between 1932 and 1944 grams on our precise scale, so we feel confident about reporting that number as an independently validated measurement. Thanks again for your review, and we'll see you in the skies!
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Have a bit over 20 hours on this wing. Got it for hike and fly, but have also used it for thermalling when it's kicking off. Launching on foot and with skis.
It's great having a EN-A wing for HnF / ski flying as I'm probably tired, launching in the wild and need a reliable wing to get me down. The Kode is awesome - it's reliable, durable if looked after and simple to launch. Flies with a bit of feedback, but nothing too extreme. I've tried pulling some collapses on it, but it really wants to stay inflated. Speed bar can be used to punch into wind a bit better.
And most of all it flies much better than the single skin wings in terms of wind penetration and glide. Know other people who sold their single skins and got a Kode and enjoyed their flights much more.
I weigh 78kg and wanted to be able to fly with a fair bit of gear, so went for a 22. May end up sizing down at some point, but so far totally happy.
It's great having a EN-A wing for HnF / ski flying as I'm probably tired, launching in the wild and need a reliable wing to get me down. The Kode is awesome - it's reliable, durable if looked after and simple to launch. Flies with a bit of feedback, but nothing too extreme. I've tried pulling some collapses on it, but it really wants to stay inflated. Speed bar can be used to punch into wind a bit better.
And most of all it flies much better than the single skin wings in terms of wind penetration and glide. Know other people who sold their single skins and got a Kode and enjoyed their flights much more.
I weigh 78kg and wanted to be able to fly with a fair bit of gear, so went for a 22. May end up sizing down at some point, but so far totally happy.
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