Latest Paragliding Gear News & Reviews

The NOVA X-PACK 50 is an ultra-light hike & fly backpack for pilots who count every gram but still demand real carrying comfort. Weighing only 525 grams and offering a pack volume of 50 litres, extendable by another 10 litres via a roll-top closure, it targets ambitious hike & fly and competition pilots looking for a minimalist yet fully functional solution for compact lightweight gear.

The BGD Epic 2 is a modern EN/LTF-B paraglider created to make “la dolce vita” in the air a daily reality: very high passive safety, playful handling and performance that takes you from local soaring to confident first cross-country flights and even initial freestyle moves.

The UP Dena is presented as a new benchmark in the EN/LTF A segment: an “EN-A+” paraglider that blends maximum passive safety with handling and performance previously reserved for higher classes. Drawing on technology from UP’s competition designs, it targets talented post-school pilots and experienced, safety-focused XC flyers who do not want to compromise on feedback and glide.

The NOVA ION 7 is the latest evolution of the iconic ION series – an EN/LTF B three-liner engineered to be “versatile by design”. From first XC adventures to relaxed thermalling and playful freestyle, this wing promises impressive performance while preserving the trademark ION comfort and safety, making it a compelling choice for ambitious beginners and progressing pilots alike.

The BGD Diva 2 is a bold EN‑D two‑liner designed expressly for competition podiums and big XC distances, blending cutting‑edge aerodynamics with reassuring stability for experienced pilots who demand maximum performance from their wing.

The NOVA GLITCH is a four-line, high‑end acro paraglider distilled from more than five years of development with world-class pilot Théo de Blic. What started as barely flyable prototypes has matured into an aggressive yet surprisingly manageable competition wing for pilots who live for modern acro flying and precision heli-connections.

Bruce Goldsmith Design’s new Base 3 steps into the EN/LTF‑B class as a true sports‑intermediate: a cross‑country paraglider that promises top‑of‑B performance while keeping the reassuring, low‑B safety feel many progressing pilots are looking for.

The ADVANCE Hoodie Light from the Swiss Paragliding specialist ADVANCE is a lightweight, everyday hoodie created for pilots who want to carry a touch of flying spirit into daily life. Combining a clean, technical design with practical comfort, it fits just as well on the take-off field as in the city.

The ICARO Pro-Handle is a newly developed Paragliding steering handle that combines a soft neoprene pillow with a robust aluminium stick mounting, delivering a precise, fatigue‑reducing connection between pilot and wing for ambitious cross-country and performance-oriented pilots.

The BGD Cure 3 is presented as a “miracle” EN C two-liner, aimed at ambitious cross-country pilots and serial-class racers who demand top performance without sacrificing feedback and safety. Developed within the BGD Performance Project, this high-aspect wing combines cutting‑edge aerodynamic design, advanced materials and refined handling to turn strong XC days into long, fast flights.