Every brand either now has a parakite, or is developing one
19 October, 2026, by Cross Country
AirDesign Exta, a parasite for the mountains. Photo: AirDesign
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As shared last issue AirDesign have released the Exta, which “straddles the line” between parakite and paraglider. They are pitching it as a parakite that can be used in the mountains – not for XC, but for playful runs in the mountain “skate park”.
“The concept was to have something accessible”, said designer Hugo Chaboud. “You take off, make...
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