Hike & Fly Gear Guide
Trusted gear recommendations from experienced hike and fly athletes. Find the best wings, harnesses, helmets, packs, and instruments for your next adventure.
23 items
Ozone Ultralite 5
Ozone
The benchmark lightweight double-skin — 20+ years of lineage, suitable for hike and fly, run and fly, mountaineering, and even small XC flights. Fifth generation adds a SharkNose, shortest ground roll of any light wing, and the widest size range (13–25 m²) in the class.
€3789.28 (new retail average)
Advance PI 4 ULS
Advance
The fourth generation of the best-selling PI series, now carrying the ULS (Ultra Light Structure) designation with internal architecture borrowed from the competition Omega ULS. At 1.65 kg in the new size 14, it is lighter and more compact than ever, yet retains the hallmark PI blend of agile handling and genuine performance. Seven sizes cover three distinct use modes: at low wing loading it's an easy, forgiving EN-B thermal glider suitable for beginners; in the H&F range it's a dynamic, fun descent wing; at high loading it becomes an action-oriented mini-wing for experienced climbers and alpinists. Pro Dry aramid lines, snow holding pins, and an optional ultralight riser set complete a package that has defined the mountain paraglider category for over 14 years.
€3359 (new retail average)
Supair EIKO 2
Supair
Versatile mountain double-skin based on Supair's school wing (Eona 3). Hypalon pins for snowy slope launches, Kevlar-stiffened risers for tired-hand handling. Works equally as a beginner's first mountain wing or a seasoned alpinist's descent tool depending on size.
€2756-€3100 (new retail average)
Mac Para Aravis
Mac Para
One of the highest-performing lightweight EN-A double-skins on the market. Simple, reliable, and genuinely packable. A strong "first mountain paraglider" choice for pilots who want a proper double-skin without the weight penalty.
€2756-€3100 (new retail average)
Gin Yeti 6
Gin Gliders
Sixth generation of Gin's hugely popular mountain glider. EN-A rated — one of the safest options for alpine descents. Six generations of refinement have made launches effortless and handling deeply intuitive, even at high altitudes or after a long climb.
€3359 (new retail average)
AirDesign SuSi 4
AirDesign
The "Super Simple" 4th generation — 7 sizes spanning one wing from beginner EN-A (size 18) to expert EN-D (size 14, aggressive loading). Doubled seams, etching tape, nose guard patches for durability. Snow loops on the leading edge. B/C steering for better high-speed control. A true do-everything mountain glider.
€2928 (new retail average)
Nova Doubleskin 2
Nova
Lightest certified double-skin EN-A in its class. Updated from the original Doubleskin with a new airfoil, set-back A-lines for extreme collapse resistance, and a higher AR (4.9). Works as a miniwing (size 16, high loading) or relaxed thermal cruiser (larger sizes). Training-suitable at all sizes.
€3272 (new retail average)
Ozone XXlite 2
Ozone
A pioneer of the genre — first gen launched in 2012, the XXlite 2 features a full-span ram-air inflated leading edge tube for a higher trim speed and better acceleration than conventional single-skins. Vastly improved flare and turbulence absorption over the original. Loved for its bombproof launches and docile maneuver behavior.
€2411-€2756
Skyman Sir Edmund 3
Skyman
Takes the rare step of achieving full EN-B certification on a single-skin — not just load-tested. More security and predictability in challenging mountain conditions than uncertified alternatives. Debuted Stubai Cup 2023/24.
€2411-€2756 (new retail average)
Niviuk Skin 4 P
Niviuk
Born from the first flight off the summit of K2. The lightest wing Niviuk has ever built — from 0.95 kg, 34% lighter than the Skin 3 P, using revolutionary N10 22g fabric. Redesigned from scratch: better flare, improved b-control, EN-B certified. Complete flying kit fits in a 30L pack.
€2411 (new retail average)
Skywalk PACE
Skywalk
Lightest certified EN-B ever, designed with JB Chandelier. Immediate overhead inflation — rises without even touching the risers. Ideal for trail runners, climbers, and alpinists. PACE + SLEEVE + TAPA + DROP weighs just over 2 kg complete.
€2368-€2627 (new retail average)
Dudek Run and Fly 2
Dudek
The world's lightest paraglider — under 1 kg in size 14. Color-coded risers, snap-clamp toggles, 4 L pack. Exceptional surge resistance and auto-stability. The alpinist's choice from Alaska to Chamonix. Co-designed with JB Chandelier.
€2239 (new retail average)
Nova ION 7 Light
NOVA
The "Intelligent Lightweight" take on Nova's beloved low-B all-rounder. Lightest cloths, smaller pack volume — the ideal first hike-and-fly XC wing for pilots stepping off the hill regularly.
€4024 (new retail average)
Advance Omega X-Alps 3
ADVANCE
The ultimate lightweight race tool from Advance. Nitinol rods save weight and pack volume while holding shape under load. Flown by 6x X-Alps champion Christian Maurer. Pilots call it "lighter, faster, more agile" than predecessors.
€5900 (new retail average)
Ozone Zeolite 2 GT
OZONE
The durable retail version of the 2023 X-Alps race wing, developed from tech shared with the Photon. 1 kg lighter than the Photon, better accelerated flight performance than its predecessor, improved passive safety. The hike-and-fly racing benchmark in EN-D.
€6025 (new retail average)
Gin Puma
GIN GLIDERS
The Leopard's lighter sibling — 86 cells, 2-liner, purpose-built for X-Alps and X-Pyr. Zero performance compromise over the full-weight version. Exceptional top speed and headwind glide. Standa Mayer: "the Puma provides this perfectly."
€4200
Ozone Lyght
OZONE
800 g lighter than the Photon with Zeolite GT internals and Enzo-derived 2-liner technology. Ozone's fastest EN-C ever built — top speed barely below the Zeno 2. Winglets enhance roll stability on bar. Compared to peers: Zeolite GT but EN-C certified.
€6025 (new retail average)
Ozone Alpina 5
OZONE
Announced Coupe Icare 2025 — reference lightweight EN-C based on the proven 2-line Delta. Retains legendary agility and playful character with improved full-speed efficiency. Compact enough for serious vol-biv missions.
€5250 (new retail average)
Skywalk Sage
SKYWALK
Skywalk's ultralight XC 2-liner — designed for both hike-and-fly races and vol-biv. Shark Nose improves pressure distribution, B-steering reduces line drag. Compared to the MINT, it's more direct and playful. Available in 5 sizes covering 75–115 kg.
€5000 (new retail average)
Nova Vortex
NOVA
Lightest champion in the EN-C 2-liner class — 500 g lighter than the Codex. Height-adjustable carbon B-handles, Nitinol rods, and Nova's most direct B-control system ever. Aaron Durogati called it "insanely easy to fly." XC records broken on first flights.
€4734 (new retail average)
Gin Camino 2
GIN GLIDERS
Lightweight version of the Bonanza 3 — over 1 kg lighter. Wave Leading Edge technology (inspired by humpback whale tubercles) improves sink rate and delays stall. Nitinol rods keep pack size tiny. Outstanding climber.
€4000 (new retail average)
Swing Stellar RS
SWING
Designer Alessio Casolla's "exceptional" high-B for X-Alps-style adventurers — max EN-B performance in a compact lightweight package. Debuted Stubai Cup 2024.
€3700 (new retail average)
Advance Epsilon DLS
ADVANCE
Advance's answer to the "light but fragile" problem — DLS reinforces internals (not the top surface), so it stays accurate as it ages. Up to 850 g lighter than the previous Epsilon 9. Great one-wing quiver.
€4045 (new retail average)