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…in one word?
Unlimited

…in one image?
All these SuSi passengers being so different and sharing the same fun.

…in one dream?
Taking my passenger on a bike world tour, flying high, mountains, dune soaring, XC and so much more.

Why is SuSi now the Superlight-option for the EAZY?

Actually, the EAZY was built from SuSi. The SuSi concept has been proven over the past years to be safe and funny – so, it was obvious to design the EAZY based on SuSi. On the latest SuSi nothing changed much from perspective of agility, speed and fun but we closed the gap to the EAZY by certifying it into EN-A – bringing the worlds together!

Designer’s words…

Again, the story repeats. The Super Simple glider runs into its 4th generation. Development prolonged with tons of innovations like the BC-control and ratings in the EN-A. And still offering its now infamous flying sensation. I am stoked to have been able to redefine this glider and widen the usability of the wing again.

I remember the first generation of the SuSi which had no certification (only load-tested). I built it only for myself because I wanted a wing for hike&fly which should be light, simple but performing.
Today it still offers its typical flying sensations, it’s more robust than ever, and pilots all around the world can rely on the SuSi like they do since so many years!

Stephan Stiegler
Designer

What’s New?

Not that much of the spirit, but in construction details, a lot!

Improving the SuSi recipe, the glider feels more balanced overall. The starting behavior is even improved (yes!), rolling is more controlled. Full bar, the canopy has become more stable even with a glider being faster.

It got a fully working BC-riser control system over light or super light risers– it’s by the way a matter of weight or comfort which ones you use, it’s up to your choice.

And, in the standard loading we still achieved an EN-A rating (on most sizes), so newcomers to the sport can confidently fly the SuSi as their first glider. Surprise, surprise!

How small can it get?

SuSi 3 16 was the smallest EN-B certified glider in the world, now SuSi 4 14 definitely takes the lead (it’s only 12.18m2 projected)! And SuSi 4 18 is certified EN-A… AirDesign is definitely the specialist for small certified gliders. There is always a SuSi your size, whether you want to fly fast and furious, or smooth and peaceful whatever your weight is.

Construction & Features

• Double coated Skytex, doubled seams, etching tape on edges and new nose guard patches: robustness is the key.
• Unsheathed Aramid but color-coded lines! Solidity has never been so easy to untangle.
• Shark nose with un bendable Nitinol rods not only to save weight and increase robustness, but also to help for a more compact folding… To slip it more easily into your tiny rucksack.
• On the leading edge, ground attachment loops help to prevent the paraglider from slipping on a steep and/or slippery slope (snow).
• Seamless razor edge with mini ribs: all seams are internal for a cleaner surface.
• Choice of comfy 12mm aramid or Superlight dyneema risers.
• New BC riser control system for better control and stability at high speeds.

Technical Specifications & Colors

SuSi 4 is certified from A to D and therefore covers all kinds of needs, pilot skills and practices. And this from very small surfaces already certified EN-A (18m2 flat) or B (14, 16m2 flat). Just use our tools on this page to find the one just for you!

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It is the perfect partner for vol-biv: light to carry with the performance to fly far, yet safe and easy to fly. The light sail rises easily to launch, and its super-safe stall behavior makes it perfect for top-landing in the mountains.

It is very reassuring in turbulent air, thanks to its excellent pitch stability and low surge tendency. The all-important pilot feedback is there, and the BREEZE has BGD’s characteristic progressive stability: all our gliders have a very stable, solid centers with progressively softer tips; this means the tips warn about turbulence first, so the pilot can predict and avoid deflations and stay aware of the air.

The BREEZE will make you feel good in the air, and ready to tackle your most ambitious objectives. It’s a natural step up from a low-B like the ECHO 2 – you’ll notice the performance gains, but won’t be overwhelmed with extra workload. So what’s stopping you? Get planning some vol-biv adventures, pack a BREEZE and ride the wind!

Target
A lightweight EN-B, the BREEZE is a safe and performant glider for intermediate pilots with a love of hiking and adventure. It has all the design features, glide and stability advantages of the BASE 3, in a 25% lighter package, weighing just 3.3kg in the XS.

Designer’s notes
Weighing 3.3kg to 3.9kg across the four sizes, the BREEZE is significantly lighter than the BASE 3. We used Porcher Skytex 27 cloth on both top and bottom surfaces, chosen for its light weight and proven longevity. 32g/m2 cloth on the leading edge adds durability in high-wear areas.

It is a 2.5-liner design: 3 line levels in the center, two at the tips. The advantages of this are reduced line drag compared to a 3-liner, further emphasized by the choice of unsheathed Edelrid Magix Pro Dry lines. It also has a really nice two-liner feel when using the B/C steering.

The BREEZE has BGD Performance Project traits of a high arc, short lines, tapered shape and raked wingtips. Together these increase performance without compromising safety. It has the same excellent slow-speed behaviour as the BASE 3, which makes it a breeze (pun intended!) to top-land. The winglets ensure easy exit from a spiral dive.

Specifications

Colors

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Like the LYNX 2, it is a 2.5-liner. The performance gains from the lower line consumption are enhanced by the lines being unsheathed micro-lines. The 2.5-line layout also gives a really nice two-liner feel with the rear-riser steering.

The BASE 3 has excellent pitch stability and very low surge tendency, yet it remains a talkative glider, giving the pilot good feedback at all times. And something new for BGD – the BASE 3 has winglets. A safety feature, they help the glider exit from steep spiral dives.

The BASE 3 is a real feel-good glider with excellent glide performance, the tool for pilots to break their personal XC bests while feeling safe and at ease.

Target
The BASE 3 is for cross-country pilots who have started flying XC on a low-B and are looking for more performance to push their distances. It is stable but informative, and has some secret ninja skills: it’s slow-speed handling make it a top-landing demon, and it’s really easy to launch in strong winds because it is so pitch stable and does not surge forward. Performance-wise it is top of the EN-B class, but safety-wise it could be a low-B.

Designer’s notes
Like the DIVA 2, the BASE 3 has a high arc and short lines. The high arc came about on the DIVA 2 primarily to improve the glide ratio, but we noticed this also resulted in extremely gentle collapse behavior. Short lines reduce drag and also increase pitch stability, while leaving some roll for a fun and lively feel.

It has a reflex profile. This design is often associated with paramotor wings, and it means the profile has a natural pitch-up tendency. With a reflex profile, a lot of lift is produced near the leading edge, creating a force that acts against collapses and improves both active and passive safety. It makes the glider very stable on full bar, and collapses are very easy to anticipate and stop.

The tapered plan-form gives very good slow-speed characteristics, a slow stall speed and a wide margin for pilot error. The raked wingtips very effectively reduce drag.

The C-riser steering allows very effective pitch control, and the neoprene ‘cradle’ which serves as a handle is comfortable to hold and easy to use. Unlike a bar-style handle, there are no bits sticking out that could catch in your lines.

We have chosen to use cloths that are durable and hard wearing, for real-life abrasion-resistance. The unsheathed Aramid lines are Edelrid 8001U. They have a waterproof coating, and are very dimensionally stable so your glider will stay in trim.

Specifications

Colors

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There are a lot of differences between the BEAT light and the BEAT 2 light. -just the ground shape / outline is the same.
The “X-ray view” against the light shows the new internal construction: line suspension points moved, diagonal fingers are optimized, there are different straps with markant V shaped anchor connections.

The intake is different, the sail cut, the rods (now as well on bottom sail). The stabilo is completely different.
It is never easy for a designer to make a new generation of a best seller. Too often you want “too much” and destroy the key features that made the original so successful. We wanted to be sure that the BEAT 2 stays a BEAT, but we wanted to carefully make it even better.
Please give it a try!

You will experience the clearly better, more forgiving take off behavior.
You may immediately feel the better handling, higher agility, even more “defined” feedback.
The playful ease with which you dance your way to the top of the thermalling stack is unique!

At the request of many pilots, the BEAT 2 light has only robust, sheathed lines on the brakes and stabilo, which stand out clearly from the ground in their orange.
With this decision we follow our conviction that paragliding has to become easier again!

BEAT 2 light Designer’s Note

I was flying the BEAT and BEAT light a lot and enjoyed it’s very high comfort level. Not without a reason the BEAT light was our best seller.

It was not easy to find some “weak points” to be improved. Finally we improved take off, reduced the weight, have further improved the reaction to extreme maneuvers and tuned the handling a lot better. Because of the cleaner surface and changed sail tension, the performance improves feedback. So we are very sure that the BEAT 2 light will be even more successful than it’s predecessor.

Hannes Papesh

Specifications

Weight Ranges

The take off weight on the scale includes pilot + equipment + wing.
For normal thermal flying it is recommended to stay in the normal range.
For high wind conditions, strong thermals to fly XC, the extended range offers more speed, energy and possibilities.

BEAT 2 Light risers

The BEAT 2 light is delivered with the semilight riser R04 (290g per pair).
You are free to customize and choose another riser free of charge.
When you want to go for extra light, you may choose the super light RZ3 with only 145g per pair.

Colors

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There are a lot of differences between the BEAT and the BEAT 2. -just the ground shape / outline is the same.

The “X-ray view” against the light shows the new internal construction: line suspension points moved, diagonal fingers are optimized, there are different straps with markant V shaped anchor connections.

The intake is different, the sail cut, the rods (now as well on bottom sail). The stabilo is completely different.
It is never easy for a designer to make a new generation of a best seller. Too often you want “too much” and destroy the key features that made the original so successful.

We wanted to be sure that the BEAT 2 stays a BEAT, but we wanted to carefully make it even better.
Please give it a try!

You will experience the clearly better, more forgiving take off behavior. You may immediately feel the better handling, higher agility, even more “defined” feedback. The playful ease with which you dance your way to the top of the thermalling stack is unique!

At the request of many pilots, the BEAT 2 has only robust, sheathed lines on the brakes and stabilo, which stand out clearly from the ground in their orange. With this decision we follow our conviction that paragliding has to become easier again!

BEAT 2 Designer’s Note

I was flying the BEAT a lot and enjoyed it’s very high comfort level. Not without a reason the BEAT light was our best seller.
It was not easy to find some “weak points” to be improved. Finally we improved take off, reduced the weight, have further improved the reaction to extreme maneuvers and tuned the handling a lot better. Because of the cleaner surface and changed sail tension, the performance improves feedback. So we are very sure that the BEAT 2 will be even more successful than it’s predecessor.

Hannes Papesh

Specifications

Weight Ranges

The take off weight on the scale includes pilot + equipment + wing.
For normal thermal flying it is recommended to stay in the normal range.
For high wind conditions, strong thermals to fly XC, the extended range offers more speed, energy and possibilities.

BEAT 2 risers

The BEAT 2 is delivered with the comfort riser R01.
You are free to customize and choose another riser free of charge.
When you want to go for extra light, you may choose the super light RZ1: this is reducing the weight on the tech date list by 285g!

Colors

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Complete your training phase with a glider that will allow you to polish your skills and gain confidence flight after flight.

Cross-country

Explore long distance flying with confidence, thanks to this high performance EN-B wing that will provide safety and control.

Hike & fly

The Ikuma 3 P is also the perfect partner in your hike & fly adventures. Its lightness will allow you to reach new heights.

Real performance

We have redesigned this Ikuma model to offer improved performance and an even more exciting flying experience. Technically improved as a hybrid 3/2-liner, compared to the Ikuma 2 P, drag has been reduced by 8%.

Optimized maneuverability

We have improved the response at the top of the brakes to provide more direct and comfortable steering. The Ikuma 3 P is maneuverable and responds predictably to the pilots inputs, making it more enjoyable to fly.

Unparalleled lightness

State-of-the-art ultralight materials have been used throughout the wing to achieve the perfect balance between weight and durability. As a result, the canopy weighs only 3.15 kg (size 22).

Safety, our top priority

Thanks to the Niviuk technologies applied, the Ikuma 3 P is a high performance glider, but we have kept its high passive safety.The total weight of the wing may differ ±2% due to variations in the weight of the fabric supplied by the manufacturers.

Technical Specifications

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Continue progressing in flying by improving your skills and gain confidence in every flight. The Hiko P is perfect for those who have just finished their training.

Cross-country

Take your first steps into long distance flying with confidence, thanks to this intermediate EN B wing that will allow you to experience performance for the first time, but with safety and control.

Hike & fly

The lightweight model is perfect for hike & fly adventures. Its compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry, allowing you to enjoy exciting flights in remote and hard-to-reach places.

Ease of use and performance

It is an accessible and easy to handle wing for pilots in the progression stage, offering superior performance in its category. It also meets the needs of more experienced XC pilots. The Hiko P offers a middle ground between training gliders and high performance EN B gliders such as the Ikuma P.

Intuitive handling

The integrated C2B system, similar to the Ikuma 3 P, provides more direct handling and make it more comfortable during glides. The Hiko P is manoeuvrable using the brakes and responds predictably to the pilot’s inputs, making it very pleasant to fly and efficient in turns and thermals.

Safe and stable

Enjoy great comfort and passive safety in any situation, and thanks to the profile shape, exceptional pitch stability. Now you can explore the sky with total confidence.

Exceptional lightness

The Hiko P has been designed with the latest generation of ultra-lightweight materials to achieve the perfect balance between weight and durability. IKS 1000 has also been used as a connection system. As a result, the paraglider weighs 2.99 kg (in size 20).

Technical Specifications

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Continue progressing in flying by improving your skills and gain confidence in every flight. The Hiko is perfect for those who have just finished their training.

Cross-Country

Take your first steps into long distance flying with confidence, thanks to this intermediate EN B wing that will allow you to experience performance for the first time, but with safety and control.

Ease of use and performance

It is an accessible and easy to handle wing for pilots in the progression stage, offering superior performance in its category. It also meets the needs of more experienced XC pilots. The Hiko offers a middle ground between training gliders and high performance EN B gliders such as the Ikuma.

Intuitive handling

The integrated C2B system, similar to the Ikuma 3, provides more direct handling and make it more comfortable during glides. The Hiko is manoeuvrable using the brakes and responds predictably to the pilot’s inputs, making it very pleasant to fly and efficient in turns and thermals.

Safe and stable

Enjoy great comfort and passive safety in any situation, and thanks to the profile shape, exceptional pitch stability. Now you can explore the sky with total confidence.

Specifications

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This category of wing is highly important to us as it serves such a wide range of pilots, and the Z7 is the most efficient wing we have ever produced in its “True B” class. It is designed for pilots who want a fun and capable XC wing with the best passive safety available at this level.

The sail is constructed from the same materials for an ideal blend of durability and lightness, and the lower lines are now fully sheathed and colour-coordinated for ease of use and reliability on launch. Our new risers also make launch prep simpler, and flight more comfortable.

The sail weight is unchanged, still light enough to retain excellent inflation characteristics in all conditions. The leading edge has received particular attention in the design process with new reinforcements which increase solidity in the nose throughout the speed range. This new reinforcement also has the effect of eliminating flutter at top speed, and makes the wing more efficient when flown accelerated.

The pilot
The Z7 is aimed at pilots who fly 30 to 50 hours a year and who are looking for a dependable wing for their first cross country flights with high levels of passive safety.

Colors

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