Zoom Paragliders have announced their first product: the X2C. It is an EN-C rated sports class two-liner which features a shark nose, 3D shaping and mini-ribs on both leading and trailing edges.
Zoom Paragliders say the X2C launches easily despite the high aspect ratio – 6.53 flat, 4.87 projected – and has “easy manoeuvrability” and “excellent” climb characteristics. The X2C also delivers “high glider performance” when accelerated and Zoom Paragliders say it will even give open CCC class wings some real competition.
The X2C made several FAI triangle flights of over 280km in the Alps during its 2023 testing phase and is aimed at “experienced sport class XC pilots”. It is available in five sizes and covers a recommended weight range from 70-125kg.
Zoom Paragliders’ founder Alex Höllwarth was part of the Skywalk design team for over ten years. He was worked on several versions of the X-Alps wing and others, including the Mescal and Tequila before starting Zoom Paragliders in 2023 with his long-time “companion and mentor”, Hannes Papesh.
