General
What is Parawinging?
Parawings are the latest trend among foil disciplines and represent the combination of a kite-like, non-inflated canopy structure with very short lines, making the rider and Parawing a compact unit, similar to Wing Foiling. In most cases, the rider c
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Parawinging compared to regular Wing Foiling?
Parawinging is considerably more challenging than Wing Foiling because the Parawing provides the rider with significantly less tipping stability than a wing with an inflated structure. Additionally, Parawings are less effective for "pumping" to get o
How and where can I learn Parawinging?
Parawinging is easiest to learn initially in flat water. Those who have basic experience from other foil disciplines such as Wing Foiling, Kite Foiling, Downwind, or Prone Foiling will find it significantly easier to learn Parawinging than complete b
How difficult is Parawinging compared to Wing Foiling?
Parawinging may look easy in the videos, but in reality, it is considerably more challenging than Wing Foiling. The Parawing provides the rider with significantly less tipping stability than a wing with an inflated structure. Additionally, Parawings
Will Parawinging replace Wing Foiling?
Due to the more challenging entry into Parawinging, it is not expected that Parawinging will supplant Wing Foiling. Based on current knowledge, Parawinging will serve as a complement, acting more as a link between Downwind Foiling, Wing Foiling, and
Can you sail upwind with a Parawing?
There are Parawings with relatively good upwind performance and those that are more designed for pure Downwind Foiling and do not focus on good upwind capability. Good upwind performance allows for upwind and downwind runs with the Parawing at one sp
What are the risks of Parawinging and what should I be aware of?
The lines of a Parawing can become a hazard under certain circumstances if they get wrapped around body parts like hands and fingers, or in the worst case, around the neck and become tensioned. This can especially become a risk if the Parawing is was
Can I also Parawing in breaking waves?
Due to the danger posed by the lines, it is strongly advised not to go into breaking waves with the Parawing. Breaking waves can significantly increase the pull on the lines, which can become a serious hazard if one gets tangled in them.