Hike and Fly

News, updates, reviews and events in the lightweight paragliding world

Dudek Hike & Cruise above the Stubaital valley

Insight: Dudek Hike & Cruise with Wojtek Domański

The Dudek Hike & Cruise introduces a new concept in wing design with a high cell-count top surface and a low number of cells on the bottom.
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BGD Lynx 2

BGD Lynx 2, lightweight EN-C

BGD's new lightweight EN-C, the Lynx 2, is designed to "inspire confidence in even the strongest flying conditions"
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Dudek Hike&Cruise

Dudek Hike&Cruise with 3-to-1 cells

Dudek's Hike&Cruise has an innovative cell layout: three times more cells in the upper than the lower surface
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Supair Altirando Lite 2

Supair Altirando Lite 2 harness

Supair have just released the Altirando Lite 2 lightweight reversible hike-and-fly harness, which has an inbuilt airbag protector
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PreAlpi Tour 2023

PreAlpi Tour Hike-and-Fly 2023: 20-23 July

The PreAlpi Tour Hike-and-Fly Race 2023 will run over four days from 20-23 July in Italy and is open to all
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AirDesign Susi 4

AirDesign Susi 4: superlight for all

The fourth generation of AirDesign's 'SUper SImple' lightweight glider, the Susi 4 comes in a wide range of sizes certified from A to D
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BGD Anda

BGD Anda, lightweight EN-A

BGD have released a new lightweight hike-and-fly glider, the Anda. It weighs under 3kg in the smallest sizes, and is certified EN A
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Woody Valley Transalp 2

Woody Valley Transalp 2 hike-and-fly harness

Woody Valley's new Transalp 2 lightweight hike-and-fly harness has lots of safety features and weighs less than a kilo
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Kortel Hike-and-Fly Bags

First Look: Kortel Hike-and-Fly Bags

You want to run with a glider? You better have a decent rucksack. Expert pilot and trail runner Charlie King puts these through their paces.
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UP Mana2

UP Mana²: EN-A mountain wing

UP's new "light and easy" Mana² is "a versatile wing with plenty of fun-factor" for beginners that love the mountains, and hike-and-fly enthusiasts
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