Last updated on March 11th, 2025 at 04:54 pm
A paramotor wing is far more complex than first meets the eye, and if you’re just starting out in the sport, you may be fooled into thinking that all paramotor wings are exactly the same beneath their aesthetically pleasing and colourful design. Unfortunately, many beginner pilots make this mistake, and end up buying a wing based solely on the way it looks. So, in this post we’ll look at why it’s important to choose the correct paramotor wing for your skill level, and look at the top 6 best paramotor wings for beginners.
This post will be kept up to date so that you know you are buying current, reliable, and the most advanced paramotor wing technology.
Why beginners need to choose their wing wisely
When you start searching for a wing you’ll notice that all manufacturers offer a wide range of gliders, but not all of these are suited to beginners. Wings can vary considerably in so many aspects, including their size (surface area), span, aspect ratio, weight range, and most importantly for beginners, their handling.
Pilots who fly competitions like slalom for example, need a wing that’s fast and agile. These wings require less break input to initiate a turn or manoeuvre, and are far less forgiving to the many mistakes that beginner pilots may make.
Because of this, manufacturers rate their wings based on their level of safety, flight characteristics, and the skill level required to fly the wing safely. If you haven’t seen my wing guide, I recommend that you check that out before going any further by clicking here. You’ll learn all about wing ratings and certification, the size of wing you’ll need, wing care, and many other things to consider before buying your first wing.
The best paramotor wings for beginners
Dudek V-King ES
First up is the V-King ES by the reputable manufacturer Dudek. This wing is a strengthened version of the original V-King, which is well suited to beginners, and is being used by many schools and instructors when training new pilots.
It’s best known for its single skin design, which gives it a much lower weight than the usual double skin gliders, making it extremely easy to launch. Launching can be one of the most tedious skills for beginner pilots to master, so this is a big benefit of the V-King ES.
Once in the air the V-King ES has pleasant handling, and will not react badly to common beginner mistakes like excessive brake pulling.
One downside that many pilots have noted is that the wing is a little slow, and also lacks trimmers. Although this may be undesirable to intermediate cross country pilots, this may be seen as a plus to beginners, simply because taking off and landing will be a little slower, meaning you are less likely to fall and damage your expensive equipment.
- EN-B certified for every available size.
- DGAC (ULM) approved.
- Light and compact.
- Small dimensions when packed, making it great for travelling with your paramotor.
- Suitable for both freeflying and paramotoring.
- Low trim speed means it’s great for launching and landing.
- Also suitable for intermediate pilots, meaning you will not quickly outgrow it.
- Range of bright colors available, helping you to be more visible to other air traffic.
Dudek solo
Staying with Dudek for our second choice, the Solo has been specifically designed for beginners and intermediate pilots. Dudek say that this wing is an improved version of their no longer produced Synthesis 2, which was an extremely popular wing with beginner pilots, and was highly recommended by schools and instructors just a few years back.
The Solo has a very low takeoff speed, making it a great wing for those initial beginner flights in low or zero wind where taking off can be much more difficult.
Dudek say that the Solo is also great for intermediate and cross country pilots. So if you see yourself progressing to longer cross country flights in the coming months, this could be a better choice than the slower V-King ES.
The Solo also uses something that Dudek call “Push and relax technology”. This will be something of interest to cross country pilots, as wings that are marked with this symbol are characterized by an exceptionally stable flight while the speedbar is pressed, i.e. at higher speeds. This may sound a little advanced to some of you beginners, but bare in mind that you may progress very fast, and cool features like this will be more than welcome in a few months time.
- DGAC/ULM approved
- No mention of EN certification, but Dudek say It provides safety at the level of typical category B wings.
- Great for cross country flying.
- Easy inflation and launching with trimmers fully pulled.
- behaves well during turbulence.
- Clean and simple risers.
- Tip steering toggles for adjustments while on speed bar.
Ozone Moxie Power 2
Next up is the Moxie Power 2 from the esteemed manufacturer Ozone. This wing is specifically designed for and marketed at beginners, and is also aimed at schools and instructors for students under training, and newly qualified pilots. It’s suitable for both paramotoring and paragliding, and is rated EN-A which is the safest rating available.
The first thing you notice about the Moxie Power 2 is the winglets on the upper surface of the wing. Winglets are a new feature to Ozone wings, and are added to improve both safety and handling, with test pilots commenting on just how much these small additions increase the stability of the wing.
Stability is extremely important for students and new pilots who may misjudge the weather or wind conditions before launch. This is common in the beginning, and many students have found themselves miles from the field in uncomfortable turbulence that would send lesser wings into dangerous roll movements, or force pilots to land miles away from their planned landing zone.
This wing is extremely forgiving to bad pilot input, and would suite pilots who aren’t concerned with speed and agility, and those who want the safest wing available. It’s highly recommended to instructors who need a safe wing for their paramotor school, or new pilots who don’t mind upgrading to a different wing as they progress to an intermediate level.
- EN-A rated.
- DGAC certified.
- Excellent glide ratio.
- Customize your own personal colour combination for your wing.
- Fantastic roll stability and pitch-stable profile.
- Features a trim system and speedbar.
- Excellent for students.
Ozone spyder 3
Another awesome wing from Ozone is the Spyder 3, which may be a better option than the Moxie Power 2 if you would like a wing that will grow with you as you progress, rather than upgrading after your initial learning phase.
This wing is aimed at beginners and intermediate pilots, and has a plethora of exciting features which make it one of the top choices for those in their first few years of paramotoring. The Spyder 3 is agile enough to throw around and learn basic manoeuvres like spirals and wing overs, but at the same time very stable and forgiving.
Since the release of the first Spyder, this series of wings have been known for their low weight and easy launch characteristics. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, the Spyder 3 once again improves on this with an effortless inflation and extremely easy launch.
Ozone market this wing at beginners to intermediate pilots, but even advanced pilots will appreciate how truly versatile the Spyder 3 is. It’s perfect for everything from learning the basics like launching and circuits, to epic XC adventures and low-level precision flying.
- DGAC approved.
- Load tested to the EN 926.1 standard.
- Tip steering and speedbar.
- Wide range of bright color options to increase your visibility in the air.
- Customize your own personal colour combination for your wing.
- Suitable for beginners through to advanced pilots.
- Very durable, but also lightweight, 20M version weighs just 4.19 KG!
- Agile and responsive, but also very stable.
- Suitable for beginners with at least 5 flights.
GIN Pegasus 3
Another top manufacturer with a proven record of safety in the sport is GIN gliders. The Pegasus 3 is an EN-A rated wing aimed solely at beginners and leisure pilots. It can be flown as a paramotoring wing, or as a freeflight glider, making it a great choice for training and your initial top to bottom flights without the motor.
The Pegasus 3 uses GIN’s specially developed new PU-based composite, which makes this glider extremely light, giving the 24M wing a weight of just 4.45 KG! Lighter wings generally offer slightly easier inflation and launching, so this is a great choice for beginners who need an easy to lift and launch wing. The wing comes up easy and straight in all conditions, and is super quick to start flying, which is ideal in nil wind.
“Almost everyone buying a first wing likes to imagine that the wing should be both “hot” and “safe”. But the reality is that safety is far more important. Beginners starting with wings ‘to grow into’ or featuring reflex profiles, often end up with broken props, scraped knees or even worse.
Starting with the right wing means you will learn faster, and have a wider safety margin in a variety of conditions.”
GIN test pilot Laurent Salinas
- All sizes EN-A rated.
- DGAC approved.
- Exclusive new lightweight yet durable fabric.
- Bright color options for high visibility to other air traffic.
- Can be used on a trike (additional lower brake pulley for very high attachments). increased brake length and lower brake pulleys (sizes 28 and 30).
- Simple and clean 3 riser layout, perfect for beginners.
- Equalized Pressure Technology (EPT) for better inflation.
The best training wing for beginners
A training wing is a smaller and easier to handle wing that will be used during your initial ground handling training. Whether you’re just starting out in the sport, or you’re an advanced pilot wanting to preserve your main wing, you may want to invest in a training wing.
Ozone Roadrunner
Ozone ‘Roadrunner’ kiting wing for ground handling and training
The roadrunner is designed specifically for ground handling, and cannot be flown. These wings can be used in much higher wind speeds than a regular full sized wing, which makes them perfect for training while practising during midday, when wind speeds tend to be higher.
You’ll also find that practising during lower wind speeds is much easier. This is due to the lighter weight of the training wing. You can practice reverse and forward launches, and the wing feels and handles very similar to a full sized wing.
We highly recommend the Roadrunner to all pilots, both new and advanced. Good ground handling is extremely important for all pilots, and over the years you will need to keep practising this essential skill. You’ll want to keep your main wing in tip top condition, and save it from the unwanted mechanical stress of ground handling practice, so these training wings are a great option.
- Avoid unwanted stress on your main wing.
- Similar inflation characteristics to regular wings.
- Split-A riser design allows training of various launch, control, and glider-disabling techniques.
- A reinforced leading edge makes inflation easy.
- Schools will love the ease of use and the cost-savings.
- Optimized for use in higher wind speeds.
- Kids love it too! Introduce younger and lighter pilots to the joys of kiting.
Wrapping up!
Take your time choosing a wing, and if you haven’t yet taken training I’d advise you to wait until after your training is complete before purchasing your first wing. All of the wings listed here are suitable for beginners, but the goals that you want to achieve as a paramotorist may change after training, and your choice of wing may affect these goals.
Now you know that best paramotor wing for beginners, check these out…
Take a look at our essential wing guide mentioned earlier by clicking here.
We mentioned speedbar a few times during this post, so find out all about speedbar and how to use it by clicking here.