Latest Paragliding Gear News & Reviews

The NOVA DOUBLESKIN 2 represents a remarkable evolution in the domain of ultra-light paragliders, designed with particular focus on mountain and hike & fly applications. Its core attributes—a combination of ultra-lightweight construction, high passive safety, and broad usability—set it apart in the EN/LTF A certified category. This three-line wing balances minimal weight and compactness with durability and real-world practicality, making it a go-to choice for pilots prioritizing versatility and safety in alpine environments.

The AirDesign UFO-Bi is an innovative ultra-light tandem EN-B certified paraglider specifically engineered for mountaineering, hike & fly, and expedition scenarios where minimizing weight and pack volume is essential. Weighing only 2.83 kg and boasting a remarkably compact pack size, it fits into an AirPack 50/50 XS, which is exceptional for a tandem wing. Crafted for advanced and expert pilots desiring to share high-mountain or backcountry flights in a minimalist setup, the UFO-Bi balances lightweight design with durability and structural stability for sustained use.

The ICARO Paragliders Backpack is a robust, high-capacity rucksack designed specifically to carry ICARO Paragliding equipment comfortably and compactly. Its primary advantage is ergonomic carrying comfort, featuring a continuously adjustable chest strap combined with a newly developed system including padded shoulder straps and padded hip fins. This design prevents the pack from sliding or tilting during long carries, distributing weight evenly over the shoulders and hips, making it an excellent choice for hike-and-fly pilots heading to remote launch sites.

The NOVA PRION 6 – Escape the ordinary – is an EN/LTF A certified paraglider purpose-built for beginners and recreational pilots. Combining high passive safety with modern design innovations, it aims to be a stable, forgiving first wing that users won’t rapidly outgrow. Featuring a full structural redesign with 35 cells, a flat aspect ratio of 4.9, and weight ranges covering 55–130 kg across sizes XXS to L, the PRION 6 targets student pilots and low-hour flyers who want an easy-to-handle wing suitable for training and initial cross-country attempts.

The ICARO Xenus represents a dedicated EN-B category freestyle paraglider, expertly crafted as a progression tool tailored for pilots aspiring to develop or refine freestyle and acro flying skills. Unlike typical general-purpose intermediate wings, the Xenus targets pilots who possess solid basic flying competencies and wish to enter the dynamic and energizing realm of freestyle maneuvers such as helicos, SATs, and dynamic wingovers, all while maintaining a reassuring level of passive safety and forgiveness.

The ADVANCE 5 Panel Cap is positioned as a versatile and stylish accessory tailored primarily for Paragliding enthusiasts and active outdoor users. Designed with a modern five-panel construction, this unisex cap aims to offer both aesthetic appeal and functionality, particularly suited for dynamic environments like windy launch sites, hike & fly tours, or general hiking and travel.

The NOVA PENTAGON stands out in the world of Paragliding and hang gliding reserve parachutes with its innovative five-sided canopy design that prioritizes stability and rapid deployment in real-world emergency scenarios. This modern reserve is distinguished by its pentagonal canopy shape, which breaks the symmetry typical of traditional circular or square designs. This unique geometry creates a self-stabilizing effect by generating restoring aerodynamic forces that dampen pendular swing, significantly reducing lateral impacts at touchdown.

The SuSi 4 – #Superlight4all represents AirDesign’s fourth iteration in the ultra-light hike-and-fly paraglider category, designed from the ground up as an all-encompassing wing family that spans the broadest range of pilot skill and weight, certified from EN-A to EN-D depending on size and loading. This paraglider is notable for its symbiosis of lightweight simplicity, robustness, and playful agility, aiming to serve both first-time pilots and expert mountaineers with a single modular design.

The Advance T-Shirt Merino Hike & Fly is a specialized technical garment designed by ADVANCE for Paragliding enthusiasts and hikers seeking a comfortable, durable, and lightweight clothing option for active outdoor use. Crafted from a blend of 52% superfine merino wool and 48% Tencel, this T-shirt aims to balance natural comfort with enhanced durability. It is positioned as a versatile base layer or standalone shirt adaptive to mountain weather variations, emphasizing thermoregulation, odor resistance, and moisture management. The product is available in men/unisex sizes XS to XXL and comes in vibrant, paragliding-friendly colours blue and yellow. The production in the EU adds a layer of quality assurance and sustainability appeal.

The NOVA PENTAGON Light is a cutting-edge ultra-light emergency reserve parachute for Paragliding, distinguished by its innovative five-sided pentagonal canopy design aimed at maximizing pendular stability and minimizing sink rate. Unlike traditional round or square reserves, the asymmetric pentagon geometry inherently counters oscillations by producing restoring aerodynamic forces, which damp swings quickly. This design feature contributes directly to safer, softer landings, especially under turbulent air conditions or at low deployment altitudes.