Skyward Chronicles: Latest Reviews in Paragliding Gear

The Sitta by ICARO is an ultralight hike & fly paraglider specifically designed to meet the demands of mountaineers, climbers, and leisure pilots seeking a lightweight, compact wing. With a focus on ease of handling, performance, and passive safety on mountain tours, it stands out as ICARO's dedicated “ultralight glider”, optimized for combination with their APUS reversible harness and SQUARE 115 rescue system to form a complete hiking and flying setup.

The BGD Dual 3 represents a significant evolution in tandem paragliding wings, crafted as a modern EN/LTF-B certified tandem paraglider. Unlike its predecessor, the Dual 2, the dual 3 is a clean-sheet redesign targeting both professional tandem pilots and recreational privateers who seek a tandem glide experience akin to flying a solo wing. With three size options (38, 41, 43 m² flat area), it accommodates a wide range of pilot and passenger weights typical for commercial and personal tandem flights.

The Advance THETA ULS represents a remarkable evolution in ultra-light paragliding wings, expertly blending high performance with portability. Designed as an EN/LTF B-class “adventure tourer,” the THETA ULS targets pilots seeking an agile, mid-B wing that excels in hike-to-fly, vol-bivouac, and travel scenarios. Its ultra-light construction, drawing on competition technology from the OMEGA ULS, optimizes weight and pack volume without compromising on real-world flight attributes.

The ADVANCE Polo-Shirt is a versatile blue unisex polo crafted from a soft, comfortable fabric blend, ideal for everyday wear and casual occasions. It is made of 72% cotton, 24% polyester, and 4% elastane, combining natural softness, durability, and stretch. ADVANCE print is a lifestyle garment for paragliding enthusiasts and admirers of the brand's technical and outdoor ethos. Available in sizes XS to XXL, this polo is produced in the EU, typically ensuring adherence to high European manufacturing and quality standards.

The AirDesign Eazy 4 is a beginner-friendly EN-A-certified paraglider designed to guide pilots from their initial ground-handling lessons to early cross-country flights. With an emphasis on safety, intuitive control, and gradual progression, this wing is designed for novices and those developing their flying skills.

The Epic 2 is a thoughtfully designed low‑mid EN/LTF-B paraglider designed to provide a safe, confidence-inspiring flying experience for pilots ranging from beginners with limited airtime to those with intermediate skills. This wing offers versatility, accommodating a broad spectrum of flying styles, including local soaring, initial cross‑country flights, and basic freestyle manoeuvres. Its combination of forgiving behaviour, manageable speed, and nimble handling makes it an attractive choice for pilots with progressing skill levels seeking both safety and performance.

Introduction to the NOVA PENTAGON Light

The NOVA PENTAGON Light is a highly specialised, ultralight reserve parachute designed specifically for paraglider pilots who prioritise minimal weight and compactness. With a pentagonal canopy designed for advanced pendular stability, it targets ambitious hike-and-fly, climb-and-fly, and vol-biv pilots. In its 85 kg size, it weighs a mere 810 g, approximately 300 g lighter than the standard PENTAGON, and boasts a very small pack volume. This makes it an attractive choice for weight-conscious cross-country and mountaineering flights.

The Fast Packing Bag is a specialized, compressible packing solution designed to meet the rapid turnaround demands of paragliders, especially tandem and high-frequency solo pilots. Crafted from an ultra-lightweight yet robust fabric, it allows effortless, gentle stowing of the wing and harness together, significantly minimizing packing time and physical strain.

The BGD Anda EN/LTF-A is a super-lightweight paraglider designed to meet the unique demands of hike-and-fly, travel, and high-mountain paragliding adventures, while still being accessible to cautious beginners as their first wing. Incorporating an impressive balance of low weight, compact packing volume, and broad certified weight ranges, the Anda addresses pilot needs ranging from security and ease of use to meaningful real-world performance.

The Pandion paraglider by ICARO is a well-designed basic intermediate wing that targets pilots transitioning from school wings to the B-class level. It offers a reliable combination of safety and performance, appealing especially to thermal-oriented and leisure pilots aiming for a trustworthy first B-class wing. With a focus on intuitive, forgiving handling, the Pandion is also a suitable choice for talented students who may use it during training. The glider’s core advantage lies in its steady, confidence-inspiring behavior across all flight phases, from launching through thermalling to landing, facilitating pilot progression without unnecessary overload.

The Icaro Xenus marks a purposeful step into the world of freestyle paragliding, crafted especially for pilots ready to transition from standard cross-country (XC) or mid-B class wings into the dynamic arena of acro and freestyle basics. This compact EN-B certified wing is conceived as a “first real freestyle wing,” balancing agility, energy, and predictability with a forgiving flight envelope – vital for those exploring freestyle manoeuvres without jumping prematurely to demanding acro machines.

The Edelrid Aura Aluminum Carabiners present a compelling option for paragliding pilots seeking lightweight and reliable hardware for accessory purposes. Designed with a breaking load of 16 kN and weighing just 31 g, these aluminum carabiners cater primarily to secondary or non-primary load paths within harness systems and strap connections rather than as main wing-to-harness connectors.