ICARO’s completely redesigned Pandion² steps into the EN-B class as a trustworthy “climber” for pilots who want stress‑free performance without sacrificing passive safety. Built as the worthy successor to the original Pandion, this wing combines user‑friendly behavior on launch and in flight with noticeably more power, glide, and control in active air.
Pandion²: The Trustworthy Climber
Positioned as a perfect all‑round EN‑B, the Pandion² targets ambitious beginners, early post‑school pilots, and leisure flyers returning from higher classes who now prefer comfort and security. Its calm, compact canopy feedback makes reading the air intuitive, while the wing’s balanced damping reduces stress in turbulence so pilots can focus on line choice and thermal core rather than constant correction.
Design & Technology
Modern profile and canopy concept
The new canopy concept uses revised wing curvature, re‑positioned line attachment points, and slightly reworked intake openings to create a performance‑optimized profile. The result is a wing that climbs efficiently, converts speed into glide more effectively, and still retains a high level of passive safety. In accelerated flight, the Pandion² offers an impressively competitive glide for its category, giving pilots confidence on transition glides and into headwind.
Materials, structure and weight
Different cloth weights for top and bottom surfaces, combined with mini ribs on the trailing edge and refined rods in the nose, improve leading‑edge stability and handling. This structural refinement noticeably reduces weight and makes inflation and launch behavior very straightforward across the certified weight ranges. Three main risers plus a split A‑riser layout provide a clean, easily understandable setup that suits pilots moving up from school wings.
In‑Flight Character & Descent Aids
Smooth handling for everyday flying
In the air, the Pandion² is tuned as a symbiosis of safety, performance, and dynamics. Brake response is progressive and precise, making centering in thermals simple even for pilots with modest airtime. The wing remains composed in rougher thermals, with solid spanwise cohesion that helps maintain internal pressure when conditions get bumpy, giving pilots a reassuring, “rails‑on” feeling overhead.
Efficient, well‑managed descent options
ICARO has paid particular attention to descent‑aid usability. Big ears are easily induced via the split A‑risers, fold in cleanly without nervous flutter, and deliver a clearly increased sink rate. Steep spirals initiate predictably and, just as importantly, exit in a controlled, manageable manner—an important safety factor for progressing pilots who are still refining active‑flying and rapid‑descent skills.
Sizing, Certification and Target Pilot
Available in multiple sizes from XS to L, the Pandion² is certified EN‑B across the range, covering typical all‑round weight ranges used for thermal, hike‑and‑fly, and recreational cross‑country flying. Thanks to its easy launch, stable character, and forgiving reactions, it is suitable as safe first EN‑B equipment for talented beginners under competent instruction, while still offering enough performance headroom for pilots who plan to grow into regular XC outings.
Colors, Finish and How to Order
Visually, the Pandion² carries ICARO’s signature Edelweiss‑inspired design, giving the wing a distinctive and recognizable look in the sky. Carefully chosen color schemes underline its character as a modern, confidence‑inspiring EN‑B. To dive deeper into the technical details, color options, and official certification data, get more information about the Pandion² on the manufacturer's website. When you are ready to equip yourself with this versatile wing, you can order your complete Pandion² setup through Paragliding4.me for dedicated advice and delivery tailored to your flying goals.