UP Summit XC4: first test flight
What a ship this Summit XC4! During all the flight I had a feeling of total performance, glide, speed and stability. The turn is immediate, with a short, direct handling with very sporty touch. It is very clear that...
Paraglider review UP Summit XC4 – TOP EN B
The Summit XC4 represents a renewal of the successful high-EN B series from UP, and comes with interesting improvements in design and construction. This 6.4 aspect-ratio glider (4.8 projected ar) is one of the most impressive EN B wings...
Testing the harness Impress 4 by Advance.
Paragliding harnesses have evolved considerably over the last years and if you happen to be looking for a new one, it´s worth knowing the Impress 4. We show you the full spectrum of functionalities, adjustments and options of the...
ITV Jedi 2 – Review of EN B paraglider
What a pleasant surprise I had with the new ITV Jedi 2 paraglider! I had an idea of it as a multipurpose paramotor-free flight wing, but in my mind I put it more on the paramotor side; perhaps the...
Swing Nyos, EN B paraglider review
The Swing Nyos replaces the Mistral as the "high" EN B model of the German manufacturer. A two-hour flight in variable and technical spring conditions– with narrow, broken cores, some turbulence almost all the time and more severe wiggles...
ITV Jedi 2, brilliant also on Paramotor
We did some nice flights with the Jedi 2, an EN B glider with aspect ratio of 5.7 points, made by the French manufacturer ITV, which we already had the opportunity to try some time ago (Review ITV Jedi 2 paraglider). But this time we tried the paramotor version with special risers for motorized flight. The Jedi 2 is a wing with versatile personality, good handling, and...
BGD PUNK, EN B paraglider review
With a remarkably agile and precise command, Bruce Goldsmith's new high EN B design is a wing with a great personality, ideal for freestyle and thermalling, as we confirmed in our test flights.
Swing Sensis, EN B paraglider review
At a time when many manufacturers launch their 'high' EN B gliders, Swing introduces a new member of the family in the B-B class, reclaiming easy progression and accessible performance. The Sensis is positioned between the Arcus, for "novel...
New PPG lightweight paraglider: Vantage 3 by Gin
The Korean brand Gin describes their Vantage 3 as a light but durable, easy but fun to fly intermediate light wing. Ideal for bivouac flying, for beginning and intermediate paramotor pilots, for free flying and lite trikes as well.
UP Kangri (EN B), King of the mountain
We tested in-depth the new lightweight high EN B paraglider from the German manufacturer, which offers surprising performance along with high passive safety. Among its greatest qualities, we found very easy take-off, direct and effective handling, and great turning behavior to center any core, topped with stability and comfort in flight. Check out the details in this review.
