Description
BGD PARAGLIDERS
The BGD family is strong and they are all connected by their love of paragliding. Their mission is to share the sport with friends and family. They love the feeling of being connected to the air and their products are designed with that in mind. They produce safe, fun, and fresh products that are always delivered with the refined handling and innovative qualities that Bruce’s designs have become renowned for.
If you would like more information on the BGD products that we sell, please drop us an email or contact us by phone!
PARAGLIDERS WITH PERSONALITY
Base 3
En-B
The BASE 3 is our sports-intermediate high-B. Our optimisation software allowed us to increase the performance without increasing the aspect ratio compared to its predecessor. The BASE 3 is born from the BGD Performance Quest project, whose first offspring was the DIVA 2. It clearly shares some family traits: the high arc, short lines, tapered shape and raked wingtips give it a very distinctive silhouette, as well as multiple performance and stability advantages.Like the LYNX 2, it is a 2.5-liner. The performance gains from the lower line consumption are enhanced by the lines being unsheathed micro-lines. The 2.5-line layout also gives a really nice two-liner feel with the rear-riser steering.The BASE 3 has excellent pitch stability and very low surge tendency, yet it remains a talkative glider, giving the pilot good feedback at all times. And something new for BGD – the BASE 3 has winglets. A safety feature, they help the glider exit from steep spiral dives.The BASE 3 is a real feel-good glider with excellent glide performance, the tool for pilots to break their personal XC bests while feeling safe and at ease.
S&W Verdict
“Ideal XC and all rounder wing”
Breeze
En-B
Our lightweight sports-intermediate high-B, the BREEZE is a joy to fly. It’s the light version of the BASE 3, born from the BGD Performance Project, optimised for performance without increasing aspect ratio. It offers fun, dynamic handling with great feedback and super climb ability in thermals.
It is the perfect partner for vol-biv: light to carry with the performance to fly far, yet safe and easy to fly. The light sail rises easily to launch, and its super-safe stall behaviour makes it perfect for top-landing in the mountains.
It is very reassuring in turbulent air, thanks to its excellent pitch stability and low surge tendency. The all-important pilot feedback is there, and the BREEZE has BGD’s characteristic progressive stability: all our gliders have a very stable, solid centres with progressively softer tips; this means the tips warn about turbulence first, so the pilot can predict and avoid deflations and stay aware of the air.
The BREEZE will make you feel good in the air, and ready to tackle your most ambitious objectives. It’s a natural step up from a low-B like the ECHO 2 – you’ll notice the performance gains, but won’t be overwhelmed with extra workload. So what’s stopping you? Get planning some vol-biv adventures, pack a BREEZE and ride the wind!
S&W Verdict
“great performance and perfect for the Hike &Fly category”
EPIC 2
En-B
The EPIC 2 is very safe and reassuring, accessible to low-airtime pilots but with handling and performance that experienced pilots will love.
We’ve improved the launch behaviour – the wing comes up smoothly and easily without overshooting. In flight, it’s slightly faster than its predecessor (+1km/h at trim, +3km/h top speed) and has improved glide. It’s also a great climber, especially in weak lift.
Long brake travel means you won’t accidentally stall or spin, but it is precise on the brakes with direct, playful handling. The EPIC 2 is safe and reassuring in strong air, but does not hide the bumps. At BGD we think feedback is really important: the wing tells the pilot about the conditions, and the pilot can anticipate and avoid collapses.
Like on the BASE 2, the new EPIC 2 risers have a B/C steering system for piloting the wing while pushing the bar and flying at speed.
S&W Verdict
“fun all-rounder for seasoned pilots.”
Cure 3
COMING SOON
SEED
GROUNDHANDLE ONLY
The SEED is an affordable premier training paraglider, made for ground-handling only. The SEED was developed from the EN-B EPIC, and acts and feels like a full-size paraglider. It is made from durable 50g cloth and has three risers. It’s a fun accessory for parawaiting at take-off, practicing kiting, or just goofing around like Spiderman.
S&W Verdict
“A great wing to use to improve those ground handling skills”
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