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Why Our Island Continent Offers Endless Adventure — and Why the Ozone VAPOR Belongs Here   Australia isn’t just a country — it’s an island continent with over 34,000 km of coastline, some of the world’s largest dune systems, and more flyable terrain variety than nearly anywhere else on earth. This combination creates a natural playground for parakiting, and it’s exactly why the arrival of the Ozone VAPOR Parakite is such a big moment for Australian pilots. As the company that brought parakiting to Australia, introduced the first modern wings, and helped grow the entire discipline here, Paragliding.Shop is proud...

Ozone VAPOR Parakite    Paragliding.Shop is excited to announce that the long-awaited Ozone VAPOR Parakite is coming to Australia. After years of development across Ozone’s paragliding, kite, and speedwing divisions, the Vapor marks Ozone’s official entrance into the parakiting world — and it’s already one of the most anticipated wings in the sport. As the retailer who first brought parakiting to Australia, introducing the original modern parakite wings and pioneering the discipline locally, we’re proud to lead this next chapter with Ozone’s newest creation. Why the Ozone VAPOR Is a Major Milestone Whenever Ozone enters a category, they change the landscape...

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...

Parakiting VS Paragliding? If you’ve watched pilots skimming along sand dunes in strong coastal winds, carving turns just metres above the ground, you might have thought: “That’s paragliding, right?” Not quite. While parakiting and paragliding share the same basic idea – free flight under a fabric wing – they differ significantly in wing design, flying environment, control systems, risk profile and training requirements. This article breaks down those differences so pilots and curious newcomers can clearly understand what each discipline involves, and what’s required to fly them safely in Australia. 1. Definitions in Simple Terms Paragliding Paragliding is a free-flying...

Introducing the Highly Anticipated Dudek Touch Parakite Wing in Australia and New Zealand The wait is over! Dudek’s Touch Parakite Wing, one of the most exciting innovations in the world of parakiting, has officially landed in Australia and New Zealand. This cutting-edge wing, designed to redefine performance and versatility, is already making waves internationally—and now, pilots across the region can experience the magic firsthand. A size for everyone and every purpose. Available in 2 colours and sizes: 15,18,22,26 What Makes the Dudek Touch So Special? The Dudek Touch is a precision-engineered parakite wing that blends performance, control, and ease of...