The UP SUMMIT X EN/LTF B is a high-end paraglider designed to deliver performance close to that of advanced C-class wings while maintaining the safety and certification standards of the B category. By adopting a 2.5-liner “hybrid” line layout combined with a newly developed Generation-X airfoil, it aims to offer a powerful blend of competitive glide, speed, and responsive handling with reduced pilot workload and enhanced passive safety. This wing targets experienced EN-B pilots who seek to push their cross-country flying to new heights without stepping into the higher demands of EN-C gliders.
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The UP KANGRI X EN/LTF B is a state-of-the-art lightweight cross-country paraglider crafted for experienced pilots looking to excel in hike & fly, bivouac, travel, and serious XC flights. As a hybrid 2.5-line design, it strikes a balance between performance and manageable pilot demands, making it ideal for those with solid flight experience seeking an all-around high-end B-class wing.
The UP Trango X EN/LTF C represents the cutting edge in the renowned Trango series, crafted for ambitious cross-country (XC) pilots seeking high performance with manageable handling. It is a high aspect ratio, 2.5-liner wing that combines advanced aerodynamic design, structural innovations, and pilot-friendly characteristics to "switch to the fast lane" in the EN-C category.
The ICARO Pro-Handle is an innovative steering handle system designed specifically for paragliding pilots seeking to enhance comfort and control during flight. This combination of a soft neoprene “pillow” grip with a solid aluminium stick mounting aims to alleviate hand fatigue and increase steering precision, making it especially beneficial for longer, intensive flights.
Echo 2 Paraglider by BGD: Lightweight Versatility for Safe and Enjoyable Flight
The Echo 2 is BGD’s lightweight EN/LTF-B certified paraglider designed as a light version of the Epic 2, offering the same safety level and handling focus but with reduced weight and pack volume. Spanning sizes XS to L with flat surface areas of 21 to 29 m², this wing caters to a broad spectrum of pilots—from new low-B category flyers to experienced cross-country and hike-and-fly enthusiasts seeking a single, versatile wing for local flight, XC, travel, and vol-biv adventures.
The PRION 6 – Escape the ordinary is an EN/LTF A certified beginner and school paraglider designed specifically for new pilots and flight schools. It aims to be a first wing that is highly forgiving yet offers above-average performance for its class. This 3-liner wing features 35 cells, a flat aspect ratio of 4.9, and is produced in sizes from XXS to L, accommodating take-off weights between 55 and 130 kg depending on size. Its design priorities are very high passive safety, ease of handling throughout all flight phases—including preparation, launch, flight, landing, and packing—and enough capability for initial thermalling and cross-country (XC) style flights.
The IMPRESS 4 by Advance stands out as a high-end, fully equipped cross-country paragliding harness designed to merge top-tier aerodynamic performance, pilot protection, and comfort. Remarkably, its aerodynamically optimized rear fairing fits compactly into a standard paraglider rucksack, an rare feature in this performance category.
The NOVA MENTOR 7 Light – Hybrid 2.5-liner is a sophisticated cross-country (XC) paraglider designed for experienced EN/LTF B class pilots who seek a blend of high performance and manageable handling. Combining innovative hybrid line technology with lightweight materials, this wing pushes the envelope in the EN-B category with a 66-cell wing structure, a moderate aspect ratio of 5.5, and a notably low weight starting at just 3.65 kg for the XXS size. Its design prioritizes “actually usable performance,” offering XC pilots a capable machine that excels especially at speed while remaining accessible to competent B-class pilots.
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