Skyward Chronicles: Latest Reviews in Paragliding Gear

Introduction to the ICARO Square Light

The ICARO Square Light is a cutting-edge cross-canopy rescue parachute designed for paragliding pilots who prioritize a lightweight yet highly reliable emergency solution. This square-shaped rescue parachute integrates advanced design features that emphasize rapid deployment and superior stability, critical factors in emergency descents for paragliders. With the unique square planform and corner vents, it effectively reduces lateral swaying compared to traditional round canopies, enhancing control and safety, especially in challenging conditions close to terrain or turbulent air.

The NOVA AONIC 2 is a high-end EN/LTF A three-liner paraglider that pushes the boundaries of what an A-class wing can achieve. Designed as a mid-B glider with safety certified to EN-A standards, it offers a unique blend of sporty performance and pilot-friendly characteristics. With 51 cells and an aspect ratio of 5.2, the AONIC 2 leans towards the dynamic end of the A category, providing superior thermal climbing and glide efficiency compared to traditional school A wings.

The Pandion² from ICARO Paragliders is an EN-B class paraglider designed as a reliable climber and balanced all-round wing targeted at ambitious beginners, leisure XC pilots, and pilots stepping down from higher performance classes. This glider represents a complete redesign of the original Pandion, incorporating a modern canopy concept with modified wing curvature, repositioned line suspension points, and optimized leading-edge openings. The aim is to enhance both performance and passive safety, making it an excellent choice for pilots who value easy handling and stress-free flying from the outset.

The Advance WEIGHTLESS is a cutting-edge ultralight cross-country (XC) pod harness crafted for pilots who prioritize a balance between weight savings and full functionality. Derived from Advance’s renowned X‑Alps race gear, the WEIGHTLESS offers an attractive package for ambitious XC pilots, hike-and-fly enthusiasts, and vol-biv adventurers who seek race-grade performance without the fragility of pure competition gear.

The BGD Anda EN/LTF-A paraglider stands out as a super-light, beginner-to-intermediate wing crafted for hikers, travellers, and pilots embracing high-mountain or hike-and-fly adventures. Its focus on a very safe, versatile flying experience combines low weight and compact pack size with robustness suitable for diverse flying conditions.

The Xema² represents an evolution in paragliding harness design, focusing on a blend of safety, comfort, and practical compactness, especially suited for hike & fly and everyday flying enthusiasts. Building on the original Xema, this reversible harness offers reduced weight and a smaller backpack volume while maintaining robust protection features and usability, appealing broadly from beginners to cross-country pilots.

The Advance IOTA DLS is a high-B category paraglider designed for ambitious cross-country (XC) pilots seeking a blend of high performance and long-flight comfort, paired with everyday robustness and ease of use. This EN/LTF B certified wing targets pilots transitioning from low-B wings or stepping down from C-class who desire strong performance without complex handling.

The Loxia² by ICARO Paragliders is a tandem pilot harness designed specifically for professional and frequent use in commercial tandem paragliding operations. It builds on the original Loxia model, optimizing compatibility with the Batis² passenger harness and the Parus² tandem paraglider, making it an integrated part of a complete tandem system tailored for durability, practicality, and comfort.

The Inner Container with Handle is an essential replacement part designed specifically for ADVANCE paragliding harness rescue systems. This product is not a standalone rescue parachute but serves as the soft container that houses the reserve parachute within the harness, featuring an ergonomically shaped handle that provides the pilot with a reliable and accessible grab point in emergency situations.

The BGD Adam 2 EN/LTF-A paraglider is designed as a modern, beginner-friendly and school-oriented wing that guides pilots safely from their first flights through early cross-country flying stages. It is a successor to the initial Adam model, refined to enhance safety, comfort, and ease of use while retaining the forgiving, user-friendly nature essential for novice pilots.

The Xema light² is a lightweight, reversible paragliding harness designed to cater to a wide range of pilots—from beginners to experienced cross-country (XC) and hike & fly enthusiasts who prefer a seated rather than pod-style position. It offers a distinctive reversible system allowing it to transform into a spacious integrated backpack, accommodating the wing and equipment conveniently for walk & fly or travel use.

The Advance EPSILON DLS paramotor risers represent a dedicated accessory uniquely engineered to optimize the EPSILON DLS paraglider for powered as well as unpowered flight. These hybrid risers feature integrated trimmers that afford pilots precise control to counteract engine torque and adjust cruising speed seamlessly during paramotor use. Designed to maintain the wing’s certified safety and handling characteristics, these risers enable pilots to effortlessly switch between free-flight and paramotor configurations without compromising the wing's EN/LTF certification standards.