How Much Does a Paraglider Wing Cost?

Are you interested in free flying and paragliding, and wondering how much a paraglider wing costs if you decide to take to the skies? Here's a quick recap guide to help you understand the budget needed to buy a paraglider wing, since it's an important factor to consider.

Price of a new beginner paraglider:

When starting out in paragliding, it's strongly recommended to opt for an EN-A rated beginner wing. These entry-level wings are designed to offer maximum passive safety in flight, even with no pilot input. This type of beginner wing therefore forgives all the small mistakes of early flights and gets you out of potential flight incidents in record time.Price range for a new beginner paraglider wing: 2800€ to 4300€

Competition wings: the most expensive

At the other end of the range, for the most advanced pilots aiming for distance records, are EN-D competition wings. Much more elongated and much higher performing, especially on long transitions or for punching through the air mass, these wings are also more expensive to buy than beginner wings. This range includes the famous Ozone Zeolite 2 GT, the Flow XC Racer, or the Skywalk X-ALPS.Price range for a new competition paraglider wing: 4300€ to 5000€Between beginner and competition wings, you'll find all the other wing types, such as EN-B, ideal for progression and first cross country flights, and EN-C for really getting into distance flying and breaking 200 km.

Mountain wing models: light and affordable

Mountain wings were designed for sporty types who like to climb quickly to the summit and fly back down. These wings are therefore made to be as light as possible, so you forget you're carrying them on your back during the climb. Paired with a minimalist string harness, these models let you shine at hike and fly.Price range for a new mountain paraglider wing: 2600€ to 3700€

A really generous supply of used equipment:

The advantage of paragliding is the incredible amount of used equipment available on the market. Since a wing can easily last 10 years and pilots progress technically over time, switching from an A category wing to a new B category wing is almost systematic. The same goes for pilots moving from an EN-B paraglider to an EN-C certified model. The supply of used equipment therefore makes it possible to buy your first wing at a lower cost.Especially since sellers can have their used wing serviced before the sale. The service workshop will then, among other things, assess the wing's wear and remaining lifespan. So you can buy used equipment with full confidence, with a proper service certificate. Many sites like Leboncoin or Parapenteoccasion let you find what you're looking for online.The price of a used wing will therefore depend on its remaining lifespan, but also on a certain discount based on how outdated the wing's technology is compared to newer models and versions.

• Price of a used wing in good condition but outdated: 800 to 1200€
• Price of a used wing in good condition and still current, resellable later: 1200 to 1800€
• Price of a used wing in very good condition and recent: 1800 to 2500€

Complete wing + harness packages: the ideal solution for a first purchase for beginners

At Les Grands Espaces in Annecy, whether in store or on our online shop, we make it easy to buy your beginner equipment by offering all-inclusive beginner packages from major brands. These ready-to-fly packages include a used beginner wing, a used harness, and a used reserve parachute matched to the wing's AUW. All this equipment comes directly from the school. It's gear that's been used for a season or two by students during paragliding courses and is regularly renewed. All you need to do is choose your beginner package based on your AUW, the wing surface area, and the model you want.The price of a used package ranges between 2600€ and 3800€ depending on the equipment selected.

And what about tandem wings, what's the price?

Tandem paraglider wings, needing to offer a much higher AUW than a solo wing, naturally require a larger fabric surface and specific construction. Their price is therefore naturally higher than a solo wing. Price will vary depending on the brand, model, and certification: EN-B tandem paraglider or EN-C competition tandem paraglider.Price range for a new tandem wing: 4300€ to 6400€

So what's the overall budget for paragliding?

If you want to get seriously into paragliding, it's well worth looking at beginner packages including the wing, harness, and reserve parachute. You should find equipment very close to what you used during your course, all at an unbeatable price. It's one of the best choices to quickly continue your learning after a course and enjoy paragliding above Lake Annecy.You can also look for each used item yourself independently, but in that case it's strongly recommended to get help from an experienced pilot to make the right choice.To start out in paragliding, plan for an overall budget of around 2000€ to 3000€ just for the wing + harness + reserve parachute package.