Hike and Fly

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

Skywalk Arriba 4

Skywalk Arriba4: “easy” lightweight EN-B

Skywalk have released the Arriba4, a lightweight version of the intermediate Tequila5. It is certified EN B and available now in all five sizes
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Nova Doubleskin

Nova Doubleskin hike-and-fly wing

Unveiled in July 2019, Nova's Doubleskin is a minimalist hike-and-fly wing. It's certified EN A and the smallest size weighs just over 2kg
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Supair Altirando Light

Supair Altirando Lite reversible harness

Supair's new reversible harness, the Altirando Lite, was released in July 2019. It's a full-specced harness for hike-and-fly, mountain or everyday flying
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Ozone XX-Lite 2 review

Ozone XXLite 2 Review (single skin)

At just 1,300g the Ozone XXlite 2 is almost lighter than your water bottle. Marcus King goes hike-and-fly
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Gradient Montana 3

Gradient release lightweight Montana 3

Gradient have released a new version of their "light and durable" mid-B Montana 3. It's aimed at "anyone who needs a robust, small-packing wing"
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Bornes to Fly 2019: won in a day

The 2019 edition of Bornes to Fly, the three-day Annecy-based hike-and-fly competition, was won by Damien Lacaze in just one day!
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UP Mana

UP Mana – lightweight versatility

"Ultra light and incredibly versatile" is how UP introduce their latest paraglider, the Mana, which is certified EN A / B in four sizes
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Phi Viola

Phi announce Viola hike-and-fly wing

Phi have announced a new hike-and-fly wing, the Viola, which is to be made in eight sizes, ranging from 14 to 26m² (projected areas)
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St Hil'Airtour 2018

Tanguy Renaud-Goud wins “very tough” 2018 Airtour

Tanguy Renaud-Goud won the 2018 edition of the St Hil'Airtour hike-and-fly race, completing the 376km course in seven days
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Bornes to Fly 2018 podium

Maxime Pinot wins 2018 edition of Bornes to Fly

Maxime Pinot won the 2018 edition of the Bornes to Fly, which took place over the weekend of 19-21 May 2018
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