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What Is Paragliding With a Motor Like? If you’ve ever watched someone cruising silently across a sunrise sky with a small propeller on their back, you’ve witnessed paramotoring — also known as powered paragliding (PPG). It combines the freedom of paragliding with the independence of having your own lightweight motor. No mountain launch, no tow line — just pure flight wherever it’s safe and legal to take off. Let’s explore what powered paragliding really feels like, what’s required, and how it differs from free-flight paragliding and parakiting. What Exactly Is Powered Paragliding? Powered paragliding (PPG) uses a paraglider wing and...

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...

We are excited about the new Ozone F*Race 2 The Ozone FRace 2 Pod Harness represents a significant advancement in paragliding gear, engineered to enhance performance, comfort, and safety for pilots. This innovative harness combines groundbreaking design elements with premium materials, offering both intermediate and advanced pilots an optimal blend of ease, durability, and functionality. Developed through rigorous testing—including wind tunnel experiments and real-flight feedback—the FRace 2 Pod Harness not only delivers superior aerodynamics and lightweight performance but also integrates seamlessly with Ozone paragliders for an unparalleled flight experience. In today’s competitive world of free flight and powered paragliding, having...

Leaked Footage and Rumours Hint at a New Ozone Parakite 2025 is a big year for parakite innovation! There’s a quiet buzz building in the background of the paragliding world—and it’s coming from none other than Ozone, the undisputed leaders in paragliding innovation. Recent leaked videos and whispers from trusted sources hint at a brand-new Ozone Parakite currently in testing, and if the early signs are anything to go by, it could be one of the most exciting releases in years. Not Followers—Pioneers Ozone has never been one to chase trends. With a long history of groundbreaking designs, from record-smashing...