Quick answer: Flare's parakite range has three current wings. The Scout (2026) is its entry-level, progression wing with zip-off "Adaptive Winglets". The Moustache² (2025) is a versatile wing for experienced pilots. The Bandit (2026) is a high-aspect-ratio performance parakite for advanced pilots. All three are EN 926-1 shock and load tested only, with no EN A–D flight class.
About Flare
Flare started as an offshoot of skywalk Paragliders, and its manuals list the manufacturer as skywalk GmbH & Co. KG in Marquartstein, Germany. Physicist Armin Harich is its founder and partner, and Benni Bölli, head of R&D and a partner, is credited with the original Moustache and the "FLARE System". Flare released the original Moustache in early 2022 and describes itself as the first company to build a parakite.
The FLARE System
Flare's wings use pulleys that mix the rear risers into the brake input. Flare's manuals give ratios of 1:3 at the C level and 1:6 at the B level. There's no speed bar or trimmer: the pilot sets angle of attack, speed and glide by hand. Raising the hands depowers the wing and speeds it up, and best-trim labels on the risers show the hand position for best glide.
Flare Scout – entry level
Flare announced the Scout in July 2026 and calls it "ideal for learning to flare". It has 40 cells, and its key feature is a pair of Adaptive Winglets. Flare says that with the winglets on, the wing is calmer and more stable. With them off, it's more agile, tends towards a stable spiral and sinks faster. Flare recommends a product-specific training session.
| Size | 16 | 19 | 22 | 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat area (m²) | 16 | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| Projected area (m²) | 13.13 | 15.59 | 18.05 | 21.34 |
| Span (cm) | 861 | 958 | 1052 | 1155 |
| Aspect ratio | 4.7 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Weight (kg) | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 5.1 |
Flare Moustache² – the versatile wing
The Moustache² launched in June 2025 as the successor to the original Moustache. It has 52 cells, and Flare positions it for experienced pilots doing proximity and terrain flying. Flare lists a reflex profile, shark nose, mini ribs, stabilo brake, a Riser Fix System and automatic drainage.
| Size | 13 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat area (m²) | 13 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| Projected area (m²) | 11.14 | 12.85 | 15.42 | 18.85 | 22.28 |
| Span (cm) | 810 | 905 | 1000 | 1125 | 1244 |
| Aspect ratio | 5.1 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Weight (kg) | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.9 |
Flare Bandit – high-aspect performance
Flare announced the Bandit in January 2026 as a "performance parakite" for advanced pilots doing coastal soaring, dynamic terrain runs and proximity flying. It has 63 cells, Dominico cloth, Kevlar main lines and Edelrid upper lines. Flare notes it needs active pilot input.
| Size | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat area (m²) | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 22 |
| Projected area (m²) | 8.25 | 10.72 | 13.19 | 15.67 | 18.55 |
| Span (cm) | 803 | 936 | 1054 | 1148 | 1259 |
| Aspect ratio | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Weight (kg) | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.4 |
Source for all tables: Flare's English owner's manuals (go-flare.com).
Harness
Flare's manuals recommend a certified GH-type harness without solid cross-bracing. Flare also makes its own harnesses, the Contour and the Proxy.
Operating limits
Flare's manuals say its parakites aren't designed for strong thermals, rain, snow, cloud, wet canopies, tandem flying or aerobatics beyond 90°. Read the manual for the full list.
Frequently asked questions
Scout, Moustache² or Bandit – which is right for me?
Flare positions the Scout for learning and progression, the Moustache² for experienced pilots, and the Bandit for advanced pilots who want performance. Your instructor should help you choose.
Are Flare parakites certified?
They're EN 926-1 shock and load tested only, with no EN A–D flight class. Flare's manuals tell pilots to check whether the wing is legal to fly in their country. What EN 926-1 means.
What size Flare parakite do I need?
Flare uses wing loading (all-up weight divided by flat area) to guide sizing. See our parakite size guide.
How do Flare parakites compare with other brands?
See our comparison of every parakite brand.
Specifications are from Flare's published owner's manuals as at October 2026 and may change. ParaglidingShop.com.au doesn't sell Flare products and isn't affiliated with Flare. This article is an independent summary of publicly available manufacturer information. Always read the current Flare manual before flying. Parakiting is a high-risk air sport: get proper instruction and check local rules with SAFA and the relevant land managers. FLARE, Scout, Moustache and Bandit are trademarks of their owner.
