Making Proximity Flying More Predictable With the launch of the Swing Wave RS in Australia and New Zealand, many pilots have asked: What exactly is RAST and why does it matter for proximity flying? RAST — Ram Air Stability Technology — is Swing’s proprietary internal pressure management system. And for proximity pilots, it’s one of the most important innovations of the last decade. Here’s a breakdown of why. What RAST Actually Does Inside the canopy, RAST divides the wing into pressure zones using an internal partition. These zones regulate airflow during: Pitch movements Collapses Dive recovery Turbulence Energy transitions Steep...
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Proximity parakiting has exploded in popularity across Australia and New Zealand over the last few years. Once considered a niche branch of speedflying, it has quickly become a discipline of its own — blending precision, terrain awareness, and the agility of modern lightweight wings. With the arrival of new-generation wings such as the Swing Wave RS, AU/NZ pilots now have access to dedicated proximity-focused parakites engineered for steep terrain, tight lines, and accurate flying. What Is Proximity Parakiting? Proximity parakiting involves flying a small, high-performance parakite close to terrain with intentional, well-controlled manoeuvres. This might include: Carving ridgelines Sweeping along...
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Introducing the Swing Wave RS Parakite Paragliding Shop is excited to announce the arrival of the Swing Wave RS Parakite, now officially available across Australia and New Zealand. Known for its precision engineering, alpine handling and the legendary RAST stability system, the Wave RS brings a new level of high-performance parakiting to our region. For pilots who love proximity flying, carving terrain, and holding tight, controlled lines, the Wave RS is designed to deliver a level of precision and confidence rarely found in wings of this size. See more details here A New Benchmark for Alpine & Proximity Parakiting Originally...
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