Author: Furina :: *Topic StarterSubject: Need help picking a flight instrument! (~€500)Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2026 3:02 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 0 I’m pretty new to paragliding and looking to get my first proper flight instrument. My budget’s around €500, and I’m hoping to find something with: A big, clear screen that doesn’t wash out in the sun Really good battery life – enough for a full day out flying Solid GPS and navigation (waypoints, track logging, etc.) Extra features[…]
Author: TussockLocation: New ZealandSubject: Re: Niviuk Kode 2 PPosted: Wed Jan 14, 2026 0:14 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 5 Poludnk wrote: Which glider packs to smaller volume, PI ULS 18 or Kode 2P 18? I can’t speak for the new Kode 2, but the Kode V1 is smaller than the Pi. The nitinol rods in the Kode have a really small diameter and are extremely flexible. The Kode scrunches down into an impressively small package._________________I have principles. If you don't[…]
Author: SAPurdieLocation: SussexSubject: Re: LOW En D are deadPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 23:00 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 34 TBH, My E3 is less demanding to fly than both my EN-B and my 2-liner EN-D... I fear you have to either stick with the CCC wing or go to EN-C 2-liner. Anything else is less/worse! [ goto post ]
Author: Alex RLocation: mostly Vancouver CanadaSubject: Re: [Poll] Paraglider rental - do you see a need in your country ?Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 22:40 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 8 I could see paraglider rentals having demand, especially in France.
But EN A long term rentals would be the last market I'd try. New pilots are hard on wings. Still learning to groundhandle, lots of short flights, and wet grass on pack-up with morning and evening flights.
Markets I'd look[…]