Parawings

A Parawing is an ultralight, free-flying soft kite, primarily used for downwind foiling and freeriding in watersports. Unlike classic wings, it has no inflatable air chambers and is not held directly in the hand, but flies on short lines (approx. 1.5 to 2 meters) and is controlled via a small Steerable bar.

Design and operation

• Material & design: The sails are based on single-skin mat kite or paraglider technology. They are extremely light and unfold on their own when thrown into the wind.
• Control: The rider holds the Parawing via a bar. Steering is very intuitive – turning left or right steers the sail like a car steering wheel. Pulling force is generated or reduced by raising and lowering the bar.

Features and characteristics

• Minimal pack size: Easily fits into any backpack.
• No setup: No pump required, simply throw it into the wind.
• Perfect for downwind riders: After launching the foil, it can simply be folded up and stowed away to ride the wave hands-free.
• Low wear: Since there are no air chambers, nothing can leak.

Target audience

The Parawing is not an entry-level product. It is primarily aimed at experienced wing and foil riders who are specifically looking for assistance getting up for long downwind sessions without having to hold a bulky paddle or a large wing.