D: Icaro Wildcat Paraglider EN B: XC

Wildcat Paraglider Purchase Inquiry

Incorporating the latest innovations gleaned from development of the ultra performance Icaro GTO Race competition paraglider,  the Icaro Wildcat is the latest inspired paraglider design aimed at cross country pilots, who want stress free flying, within the safety of the LTF1-2 & EN B class.

To achieve this goal, Icaro expanded its test regimen: all Wildcat paraglider prototypes were not only tested by test pilots above water, but were taken to the limit under all conceivable conditions in realistic air traffic and extensive paragliding cross country flights. 

In the final phase of trimming, suggestions and criticism of many friendly paragliding instructors, amateur pilots and Icaro distributors who tested the wing, have polished the Wildcat into a work of beauty. 

The result is a paragliding wing that is highly dampened in turbulence and is simple to fly at a high performance level for smooth and inspiring cross country flights. 

A review of the details of this paraglider impress: 

The aspect ratio of 5.5 flat and 4.5 projected is higher than typically found in this class, see below table for a comparison of popular EN B class paragliders:

• New profile offers high performance and stability.
• Extensive v-rib and span wise pre-tensioned struts allow for: a high aspect ratio, a low form profile, a wrinkle free paraglider canopy, excellent form rigidity, and lines only every third cell.
• Performance-Air-Intake-Flaps (PAIF), an Icaro innovation, are small fabric triangles under the leading edge that increase the cell opening size at the start, for a simple launch. In flight, the flaps close, and the reduced cell openings of smaller size typically only found on DHV2 paraglider, achieve an additional performance kick. 
• Lightweight construction of the canopy interior and the stabilo for a significant folding resistance of the paragliding canopy and refined extreme flight behavior.
• Pro-grip brake handles, an Icaro innovation, allow customizing the brake handle size for the paraglider pilot. Swivels prevent twisting of the brake lines. 

The Wildcat is the new all-round paraglider from Icaro which is  simple to fly, fulfills high security standards and offers high performance on long distance flights.

Wildcat Line Plan

Wildcat Manual

Wildcat XS DHV Report

Wildcat S DHV Report

Wildcat M DHV Report

Wildcat L DHV Report

Wildcat Purchase Inquiry

D: Paragliding Varios: Digifly

Leonardo Plus Variometer Purchase Inquiry

Digifly has been operating in the fields of free flight and motorized flight since 1989 and has specialized in paragliding and hang gliding instruments since 2000. 

All Digifly paragliding instruments and accessories are produced using state of the art robot assembly systems, virtually eliminating human input. Products are assembled by a professional manufacturing team in the center of Bologna, Italy and a comprehensive series of quality control procedures make Digifly 100% confident in the quality of their products, such that they uniquely offer an extended 3 year warranty on paragliding flight instruments.

Digifly instruments are known for their high precision, sensitivity, compact dimensions, reliability and value for money. Selecting Digifly ensures you have made the right choice for your paragliding flight instrumentation. 

						The Digifly Archimede is a baseline instrument with 2 display screens. It is set in a lightweight, impact resistant case which incorporates metal inside.  The result is a great looking, feature packed, sensitive vario, at a low price. An excellent choice for your first paragliding vario.
						The Digifly Archimede Plus has all the features of the Archimede but with 3 display screens, additional "Speed to Fly" functions, thermal sniffer/thermal centering function & multi flight data recorder with unique paragliding flight playback display mode.
						The Digifly Leonardo Plus has an integrated high sensitivity 20 channel SIRF III GPS receiver, at a low price. With a high power, fully independent, double battery make the Leonardo Plus the right choice from Digifly for non-competition paraglider pilots. It has all the safety and flight evaluation benefits of a combined GPS-vario, but the Leonardo Plus software is supplied with out the paragliding competition waypoint-task management option required for competition use. If you need this functionallity in the future, the Leonardo Plus can be upgraded to have the full functionality of the Leonardo Pro model, simply from your PC, just by purchasing and downloading the upgrade software package from Digifly over the internet. The software upgrade increases the standard 3 display screens to 9.
						The Digifly Leonardo Pro with a high power, fully independent, double battery system, has an integrated high sensitivity 20 channel SIRF III GPS receiver. The Leonardo Pro is the right choice for full management of paragliding competition waypoints and routes, including FAI cylinder turnpoint and start pilon validation, via 9 display screens. With telemetry output.
						The Digifly Leonardo Pro BT with a high power, fully independent, double battery system, has an integrated high sensitivity 20 channel SIRF III GPS receiver. With Bluetooth compatibility, the Leonardo Pro BT is the ultimate paragliding vario from Digifly for full management of paragliding competition waypoints and routes, including FAI cylinder turnpoint and start pilon validation, via 9 display screens. With telemetry output and Bluetooth.

iParaglide most highly recommends the Digifly Leonardo Plus as we believe it represents optimum value for the paragliding pilot. It offers features beyond those found on other instrument manufacturers much higher priced models, while offering easy online software upgrade-ability to the very highest level GPS integrated vario available.  This vario is ergonomic, compact, robust and easy to use in flight with simple menu navigation.  It provides all the essential information a paragliding pilot needs without additional excessive clutter.  As the pilot grows his capabilities and starts to compete, this unique instrument will grow with him.

Leonardo Plus Purchase Inquiry  

ICARO Jet & Limit Paragliding Reserve Parachutes

Reserve Parachute (1,000 -1,300 CAD) Purchase Inquiry

Why choose an ICARO paragliders rescue system? Because ICARO paragliding reserve parachute systems are constructed for extreme situations – robust and stable.  They are well known for fast opening times, minimum sink rate, small pack volume and low weight. All five models are pulled down apex designs.

ICARO paragliding reserve parachute systems are made from finest materials by an experienced parachute manufacturer which guarantees high durability, safety and excellent quality.

A large variety of sizes are available and there is even a model that weighs a mere 1.6 kg yet is suitable for a loading up to 105 kg: ideal for Freestyle and competition pilots to be used as an optimal second paragliding reserve parachute.

Jet & Limit Manual

Jet M DHV Report

Limit L DHV Report

Limit XL DHV Report

Limit Biplace (Tandem) DHV Report 

Reserve Parachute ($1,000 - $1,300 CAD) Purchase Inquiry

G) Concertina Paraglider Bag: ICARO

Concertina Bag Purchase Inquiry  

ICARO has released an innovative concertina paraglider packing bag.  

The "concertina" method of folding a paraglider for transport or storage goes a step beyond the accordion method.   The mylar leading edge reinforcements of each cell are stacked flat on on top of the other, like a deck of cards, preventing creasing to the critical leading edge of your paraglider.  The leading edge is most vital for your paraglider's ease of inflation,  launch and speed-bar performance.

Concertina folding has the following advantages over traditional methods:

• it can be done solo
• it can be done in windy conditions
• it can be done more quickly than traditional methods
• it will improve performance, longevity and resale value of the paraglider
• pack volume is the same as other methods; allows keeping the risers attached

ICARO's innovative concertina paraglider packing bag is made of light paraglider material that suits all solo paragliders.  The ICARO concertina bag features:

• Velcro-pocket to secure the mylar cell leading edge 
• Riser pocket for storing the risers
• Compression belt for securing the glider
• Lengthwise zipper
• Cinch cord at the top and bottom
• Velcro securing strap on exterior to secure folded assembly
• Large logo print, color red & black
• Size: 2800 cm x 55 cm 

Concertina Purchase inquiry

I) Leg Cocoon: ICARO Harness Add-on

Leg cocoon Purchase Inquiry

The ICARO paragliding cocoon leg cover add-on is designed so that it can be mounted to all ICARO paraglider harnesses quickly and easy.  It is light weight at only 1.1 kg and removes as easily, with a compact pack volume.  

The advantage of this paragliding leg cover is that it not only improves the aerodynamic properties by reducing the wind drag of the pilot, but also that it protects from cold and moisture especially, in the cold season, or on long flights, with the comfort of a warming leg cover. Features:

• made of warm and light-weight material 
• slender outline elongated aerodynamically
• can be assembled with little effort
• the wide opening at the front enables an easy paragliding launch
• a sophisticated closure-system closes the leg cover during the flight elegantly and opens independently when pulling up the legs during a paragliding landing.
• super light-weight at only 1.1 kg
• small pack volume.

Equipment with legs stretched: optimal aerodynamic shape combined with wind and cold isolation for the best comfort while flying paragliding cross country and high altitude flights.

Equipment with legs bent: wind and cold isolation in upright seating position, ideal for paragliding free-style and relaxed flying. Allows fast reactions in turbulence.

Sizes: M, L, XL. Colour: Black

Leg Cocoon Purchase Inquiry