The NOVA VENTUS – free as the wind – is a modern, seatboard-style all-round paragliding harness designed for pilots who prioritise maximum passive safety and user-friendliness in a classic upright harness configuration rather than a pod style. Positioned as a versatile everyday harness, it suits training, local soaring, thermalling, and relaxed cross-country (XC) flying, rather than specialised hike-and-fly or competition pods.
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The NOVA PENTAGON Light is an ultralight, five-sided reserve parachute designed specifically for hike & fly, climb & fly, and vol-biv paraglider pilots seeking maximum safety coupled with minimal weight and compact volume. Weighing only 810 grams in size 85 without the deployment bag, it is about 300 grams lighter than the standard PENTAGON, making it a favored choice among weight-conscious pilots and those participating in competition hike & fly. Available in two sizes—85 kg and 100 kg maximum payload—both sizes meet the EN 12491 certification with low descent rates of approximately 5.2 to 5.4 m/s, which is competitive among modern lightweight reserves in this category.
The BGD Cure 3 is a high-performance EN-C two-liner paraglider designed by Bruce Goldsmith Design (BGD) for experienced pilots who seek to excel in cross-country (XC) flights and serial-class racing. Combining advanced design features and cutting-edge technology adapted from BGD's competition and performance lines, such as the Diva 2 and Base 3, the Cure 3 stands out at the top of its EN-C category, offering a blend of impressive performance with commendable passive safety, clear feedback, and intuitive handling.
The LIGHTPACK DLS by ADVANCE is a lightweight, ergonomically designed paragliding backpack tailored for pilots prioritizing comfort, practicality, and low weight during hike-and-fly or cross-country flights. Available in 81 and 91-litre volumes with a starting weight as low as 620 g, it is ideal for pilots using modern light or semi-light wings and harnesses who still require sufficient capacity for all flying essentials, including clothing and accessories.
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The Icaro Pandion is a thoughtfully designed EN-B paraglider that provides a reliable and comfortable flying experience for ambitious beginners and recreational pilots. As the successor to the Instinct TE, this paraglider is engineered to offer an intuitive entry into the B-class segment while maintaining a high safety margin, making it an excellent choice for pilots stepping up from EN-A wings or those seeking a trustworthy climber for thermal-oriented flying. Its design blends modern features with pilot-friendly handling, ensuring that both safety and performance are well balanced.
The Nerv 2.0 helmet by Icaro 2000 / ICARO Paragliders is a premium airborne sports helmet designed as the successor to the well-regarded Nerv model. Certified under EN 966 for air sports, it offers a specialized level of protection beyond general cycling or ski helmets. Icaro highlights its leading balance of lightweight comfort and safety within its price segment, making it a popular choice for serious paragliding and hang-gliding pilots.
The ADVANCE PIBI Light Tandem Paraglider offers a unique proposition in the tandem paragliding world by blending lightweight portability with full tandem flying capabilities. Designed with the “PI philosophy” of minimizing weight and volume, the PIBI aims to serve pilots seeking a tandem wing that is much lighter and more compact than traditional commercial tandem gliders but without compromising safety, comfort, or handling quality.