Paragliding full pack light : Air et Aventure's favorites

For our light paraglider rescue harness packs, our team relied on the best of our suppliers in terms of strength/lightness compromise. The aim of this selection is to offer you full light paragliding packs, without compromising on quality and performance, to guarantee you perfect piloting and flights. This type of pack is ideal to enable beginner paragliders to continue perfecting their skills when they leave paragliding school. It can also be used by more experienced pilots looking for lighter equipment. 

Why choose a complete light paragliding pack?

The main reason is simple. These packs are often lighter to carry and more compact. This saves physical effort on the approach to flying sites. This type of paraglider also offers a second non-negligible advantage. Light paragliders are often easier to handle during the inflation phase. As a result, take-offs are approached more serenely, and there's often less need to run to build up the paraglider.

What are the differences between paragliders in standard and lights complete packs?

What are the special features of lights gliders?

The paraglider offered in the lights complete packs are designed for the same use as the paragliders in the standard complete packs. However, the fabric used is lighter. The construction of the paraglider and the lines may also differ, but this in no way hinders the glider's performance and handling.

Are the paragliders in the complete lights packs more fragile than the paragliders in the standard packs?

Obviously, there will be a difference between standard paragliders and lights paragliders. As already mentioned, the fabrics used are lighter and the wing construction can be optimized to always gain in weight and compactness. As a result, the strength of the paraglider gliders offered in complete lights packages will be less than that of complete classic paraglider packages. However, the progress made by manufacturers in recent years has led to significant gains in strength and service life. Today, the lifespan of lights and classic paragliders is tending to converge. 

What type of harness is best suited to a full light paragliding package?

Classic harnesses can do the job, but we've chosen to offer reversible paragliding harnesses as standard. These harnesses offer the compromise of combining a rucksack and a harness in a single piece! Forget the rucksack, which can save a little over a kilo on average. As for the rest of the construction, these harnesses are quite similar to conventional harnesses, with or without a seatboard. They feature a protective airbag, as well as all the accessories such as gas pedals and ABS needed for a smooth paragliding flight. 

How to choose a rescue parachute for lights paragliding packs?

To remain consistent, we have naturally selected "light" rescue parachutes. Weighing between 1.1 kilos for low-total weights in flight and up to 1.5 kilos for high-total weight in flight of around 130 kilos, these rescues offer the best value for money on the market. They combine performance, safety and a reasonable price. For even greater comfort and safety, some packs come with a square reserve parachute. These have the advantage of offering better pendulum stability, faster opening time, and a better sink rate for equivalent surface area than a round rescue parachute. 

Is it possible to build a classic light paragliding full pack?

Yes, it's entirely possible. In fact, at Air et Aventure we also offer you the possibility of creating your own customized pack. You can contact us directly by e-mail or telephone to discuss your future equipment! 

In addition, we also offer complete beginner paragliding packs and complete beginner mountain packs for pilots wishing to discover free flight and/or practice the Hike & Fly. 

Buy your complete beginner light pack: order online

Why order your Light paragliding complete pack online? 

Air et Aventure's online store makes it easy to order a complete beginner's paragliding pack, offering several advantages. The online shop offers a product catalog featuring a wide variety of wings, harnesses and rescue parachutes, presented in detail with information and characteristics. In addition, most of the world's leading paraglider brands, such as Supair, Niviuk and Neo, are available in our store.

Finally, should you have any questions or difficulties, Air et Aventure's advisors are on hand to help customers make the right choice. We look forward to hearing from you!