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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...

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...

What Is Parakiting? Over the past few years, a new flying discipline has been gaining traction—one that blends elements of traditional paragliding, speed-flying, and kite-flying in high-wind dune or coastal environments. Welcome to parakiting. Parakiting sits at the intersection of paraglider, speed wing and depower kite, giving pilots the tools to soar low and fast, carve terrain, and experience a new wave of adrenaline. In this article you’ll learn: What parakiting means and how it differs from classic paragliding and speed flying How small-wing and parakite designs compare What leading brands like Flare, Dudek, Dune Rider, Ozone and Niviuk are...