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Test Verve En C 2 lignes "light" by Jean-Vincent Ducrocq

Test Verve En C 2 lignes "light" by Jean-Vincent Ducrocq

This sail seems very successful, I really regret having missed the weather to make a top flight because it is made to fly for kms, climb very calmly in thermals (I think this is its strongest point) with a real gliding comfort with its leading edge resistant to turbulence. Mac Para, with its famous Magus, made me dream as a young pilot… This one could make new ones dream.

VERVE tested by THERMIK magazine

VERVE tested by THERMIK magazine

Mac Para has set the bar high with the new EN-C two-line Verve and has invested a lot of time and intensive development work! The traditional Czech manufacturer comments on the result with clear words: “The most balanced two-line liner with the best handling that we have ever produced.”

Verve review from Thomas Grüner

Verve review from Thomas Grüner

Für Aufsteiger aus der High-B-Klasse, die ihren Schirm beherrschen und bereits gewollt sind, sich mit der Zweiliner-Technik auseinanderzusetzen, ist der Verve aus meiner Sicht als erster C-Schirm sehr gut geeignet. Aufgrund seines guten Steig- und Leistungspotentials in Verbindung mit einer gut ausnutzbaren Geschwindigkeit im beschleunigten Flug sollten ambitionierte Streckenjäger und Genuss-Cruiser – egal ob Alpen oder Flachland – den Verve unbedingt mal fliegen und sich ihr eigenes Urteil bilden. Um es kurz zu fassen, das Fliegen mit dem Verve macht einfach nur Spaß.

Testflüge von Mac Para Elan 3 -28, Thomas Grüner

Testflüge von Mac Para Elan 3 -28, Thomas Grüner

Aus meiner Sicht ist der Elan 3 für aktiv fliegende B-Klasse-Piloten gut geeignet, die mind. 70 Stunden Airtime haben und einen neuen Begleiter für ihre Abenteuer suchen. Genussflieger und Streckenjäger, insbesondere aus dem Flachland, sollten den Elan 3 unbedingt mal fliegen und sich ihr eigenes Urteil bilden. Thomas Grüner

Illusion 2 Report by Ziad Bassil

Illusion 2 Report by Ziad Bassil

A light but reliable companion, for flying in big mountains. No stress, cool reactions, forgiving, and nice brake authority. Good overall performance to get the job done. I don’t know why, but after flying Illusion 2 I keep thinking of my lovely and peaceful Golden retriever…as if they share the same character…

Elan 3 - CrossCountry 239

Elan 3 - CrossCountry 239

“Fly in peace” is the Mac Para mantra, and their new EN C allows you to do just that writes Marcus King The Mac Para Elan 3 is a three-line sports class wing suitable for “ambitious XC pilots who require an extraordinary glider with excellent glide, pleasant behaviour and easy handling.” Designer Petr Recek says that after several prototypes, which included 2.5 line designs, the result is “a balanced glider with good feedback and a high degree of stability.” I got to fly the wing in the winter thermals of southern France.

Aravis - CrossCountry 237

Aravis - CrossCountry 237

Marcus and Charlie King share the fun on this lightweight but performant EN A. Mac Para’s previous mountain wing, the Outback, came in one size only but with a huge weight range. Its replacement, the Aravis, comes in six sizes covering weights from 55kg to 115kg. We took the 19m2 XS into the mountains of the southern French Alps to try it in hike-and-fly and thermalling modes.

SAMURAI Review - PARAMOTOR das Motorschirm-magazine 3/22

SAMURAI Review - PARAMOTOR das Motorschirm-magazine 3/22

Mac Para hat zuletzt mit dem neuen Reflex-Einsteiger Charger 2 sowie mit dem Vollreflex-Cruiser Colorado echte Blockbuster lanciert. Erfolgsstories machen neugierig und so haben wir aus der tschechischen Motorschirmpalette den noch ausständigen Hochleister- Motorschirm „Samurai“ genauer unter die Lupe genommen ...

Coupe Icare 2022

Coupe Icare 2022

MAC PARA will be at Coupe Icare - the world’s greatest free flight encounter, packed with emotion, audacity, creativity,fantasy, thrills and laughter, colour and dreams and an unflinching passion for flying… 20.-25. September 2022 in St Hilaire du Touvet and Lumbin

Elan 3 24 - Ziad Bassil

Elan 3 24 - Ziad Bassil

Having flown both earlier versions, I was excited to test fly their latest release. Shark nose, The Elan 3 is manufactured using the excellent lightweight materials from Porcher Sport. The construction and details are superb. The risers have a connection between the B and the C for efficient C steering.

 Super Paragliding Testival 2022 in Kössen

Super Paragliding Testival 2022 in Kössen

We look forward to welcome you soon at our booth at the Super Paragliding Testival 26.5. - 29.5.2022 in Kössen, Austria.

Elan 3 - Parapente Review

Elan 3 - Parapente Review

La intermedia de Mac Para ha suavizado su pilotaje hasta el punto de ser más fácil de volar, ligera de freno y templada en cabeceo. De 3 bandas, fabricada toda en tejido Skytex mixto (combina tela ligera en el intradós con normal en el resto), suspentaje fino con funda en el piso inferior. Tiene un borde de ataque impecable, dotado de varillas intermedias entre las costillas principales y varillas atrás para mantener la cohesión. Patronaje 3D triple, con dos paños en el extradós y un paño negativo en el intrados delantero, lo que dibuja bien la forma del borde de ataque y del morro de tiburón.

Elan 3 - Thermik Review

Elan 3 - Thermik Review

Die 3. Auflage der Elan-Baureihe ist da! Der Vorgänger überzeugte mit einem Traumhandling selbst in kniffligen Bedingungen. Für den Nachfolger propagiert Mac Para das Motto „Fly In Peace - entspanntes Fliegen! Realität oder bloß ein Marketingslogan?

Muse 5 - Thermik Review

Muse 5 - Thermik Review

Schon seit der dritten Auflage des Dauerbrenners von Mac Para ging die Ausrichtung dieses Einsteigergerätes ganz klar auch in Richtung „leicht erfliegbare Leistung“. Der fünfte Muse passt daher ganz hervorrgend in den neuen „High-EN-A-Trend“ ...

Muse 5 Hybrid - review from Matt Massie

Muse 5 Hybrid - review from Matt Massie

The Muse 5 is a nice improvement over its predecessors. I don't think the Muse 4 ever got the celebrity it deserved, it was one of my favorite wings to fly. Hopefully new and experienced pilots alike will get more chances to fly this wing. They will find it a real joy to fly!

MAGUS Report by Ziad Bassil

MAGUS Report by Ziad Bassil

The new Magus has everything a 2 liner pilot could dream. Nice handling, a very efficient gliding machine, that shows you proudly how well it glides through the airmass. A relatively comfortable and solid companion for XC. Saying all that, it is still a 2 liner that needs all the respect and the pilot knowhow to fly it with peace.

Vuelve su magia

Vuelve su magia

Un nombre mítico para la marca checa de Petr Rezec. Sinónimo de alas ágiles y rápidas. Desde la Magus 7 de hace diez años, habían dejado aparcadas las velas de competición y con esta nueva Magus entran de nuevo en el pequeño club de las "dos bandas , de la mano de una EN-D que busca diferenciarse para preservar cierta personalidad.

Paramotor Star Wars Canyon

Paramotor Star Wars Canyon

Yes, the Samurai wing is my new “go to” favorite wing for everyday flying. It is a perfect mix of efficiency, easy handling, sporty playfulness, and a great speed range for cross country. It does it ALL very well. I probably could have this wing in both the size 20m and 22m depending on where I’m launching (site elevation) and what handling type / sport flying is desired for each flight.

Colorado - Paramotor Review

Colorado - Paramotor Review

Mit dem Slogan „Spaß für anspruchsvolle Piloten“ bringt Mac Para den neuen Full-Reflex-Motorschirm „Colorado“ auf den Markt. Der Alleskönner soll anspruchsvollen Piloten maximalen Flugfreude bei hoher passiver Sicherheit offerieren.

Eden 7 - CrossCountry Review

Eden 7 - CrossCountry Review

A connoisseur’s wing, this new EN B+ is a dream machine, says Marcus King. It’s hard to believe that the Eden is in its seventh incarnation. The Eden has been a popular wing in Mac Para’s range since the early days, with the first Eden released back in 1998. The latest version was unveiled at the Kössen testival in July last year, but it wasn’t until this winter that we got our hands on a review wing.

Magus Review - Thermik

Magus Review - Thermik

„Magus“ - ganz ohne Namenszusatz - heißt die neue Rennmaschine von Mac Para. Erstmals bringt der Traditionshersteller aus Tschechien einen lupen- reinen EN-D-zertifizierten Zweileiner auf den Markt und stellt sich damit selbstbewusst der Konkurrenz Zeno, Leopard und Co ...

Super Paragliding Testival 2020

Super Paragliding Testival 2020

Super Paragliding Testival in Kössen, Austria, on 11.6. - 14.6. 2020

Testbericht  Eden 7 von Jürgen Karthe

Testbericht Eden 7 von Jürgen Karthe

Das Gleiten im beschleunigten Flug wurde (merklich) nochmals deutlich optimiert. Hierbei fällt der Eden 7 gefühlt resistenter und stabiler gegen Kappenstörungen aus, als der Eden 6. Das Gleiten bewegt sich im Spitzenfeld der High-Level EN-B Schirme, ohne einen wesentlich erhöhten Anspruch an den Piloten zu stellen.

New review of the Eden 7 done by french magazine Parapente +

New review of the Eden 7 done by french magazine Parapente +

This is the brand's sport B level wing (as a progression EN B wing, there is the Illusion). Its performance clearly places it at the top of the "B high" wings, but its accessibility is worthy of a mid-range category. This is not the first time we have found it, a sign that some manufacturers are managing to improve their performance while tempering their machines.

CHARGER - Easy reflex paraglider fo paramotor flying

CHARGER - Easy reflex paraglider fo paramotor flying

The Charger is their new offer containing all the “know-how” in a beginner-to-progression glider that it is easy to fly and has remarkable performance. Source: www.ojovolador.com (Daniel Crespo V.)

Charger - A wing that you can learn with, enjoy long flights and not grow out of it fast.

Charger - A wing that you can learn with, enjoy long flights and not grow out of it fast.

Overall conclusion: Good, safe and stable wing. It was everything that I expected from the wing.

CHARGER  -  Un grand potentiel

CHARGER - Un grand potentiel

La Charger va vous prendre en charge rapidement que vous soyez un pilote débutant ou intermédiaire.

MAC PARA CHARGER   REVIEW from CROSS COUNTRY

MAC PARA CHARGER REVIEW from CROSS COUNTRY

Jeff Goin tries out the new Charger, a full reflex wing aimed at newer pilots.

Charger TEST PARAMOTOR MAGAZINE

Charger TEST PARAMOTOR MAGAZINE

Mac Para ist mittlerweile auch im Motorschirmbereich ein Vollsortiment- Hersteller. Mit dem neuen Reflex-Einsteiger Charger beschreitet das Team um Peter Recek neue Wege ...

TEST CHARGER 31

TEST CHARGER 31

Der Reflexeinsteiger Mac Para Charger hat uns beim Test in Ausgabe PARAMOTOR 4_15 begeistert. Grund genug, den „großen“ 31er auch mit einem schweren Einsitzertrike genauer unter die Lupe zu nehmen ...

ELAN 2 TESTED by THERMIK MAGAZINE

ELAN 2 TESTED by THERMIK MAGAZINE

Test pilot: Franz Sailer The second generation of the Elan: more power. Responsiveness with performance In 2014, Mac Para released a successful wing with the Elan and set the bar very high for a worthy successor. We couldn't wait to see if and how the Elan 2 would rise to the challenge.

Elan 2: Stressless performance at the top of the Sport Class.

Elan 2: Stressless performance at the top of the Sport Class.

During long cross-country flights, we tested in depth this EN C paraglider aimed at stress-free performance, which offers an effective and sporty handling, as well as good comfort in flight. Daniel Crespo - ojovolador.com

Eden 7 - Ace del paraíso

Eden 7 - Ace del paraíso

La saga Edén se caracterizaba por ser velas de clase Club fáciles de pilotar y de buenas prestaciones. Es una vela que gira bien, pero a la vez tiene un mando firme y reacciones más amortiguadas. Otra de sus grandes bazas es la velocidad, correcta frenos libres, muy rápida con acelerador (de gran recorrido) y estable a todas las velocidades, con un cabeceo neutro, que no tiende a retroceder ni a abatir con ligereza.

Eden 7 Thermik Magazine

Eden 7 Thermik Magazine

Seit zwei Jahrzehnten steht die Eden-Baureihe für hohe Stabilität sowie attraktives XC-Potenzial in der B-Klasse. Mit der 7. Auflage will sich Mac Para nach dem Erfolg des Vorgängers keine Blöße geben und erneut in der Intermediate-Klasse ganz vorne mitmischen...

T-Ride - Ojovolador.com

T-Ride - Ojovolador.com

he new tandem wing from Mac Para is especially designed for heavy paratrikes. Certified up to 400 kg, it includes interesting technical advances, and handling and turning behaviour as star qualities.

Report by Ziad Bassil  Elan 2

Report by Ziad Bassil Elan 2

The Elan 2 is Mac Para new 2017 C glider. The leading edge has a shark nose, lower lines are sheathed, and the upper galleries are unsheathed. Again it seems that with the Eden 6 , Mac Para glider construction is being enhanced and quite neat. The leading edge looks very taught and its shape looks very clean.

Eden 6 Report by Ziad Bassil - The magical flying carpet

Eden 6 Report by Ziad Bassil - The magical flying carpet

There are many gliders popping out each week/month in every category. It’s very rare to find a flaw in today’s gliders. As a reviewer I always search for those tiny flaws if occurred… But it’s becoming more and more difficult! Companies are doing their best to give us the best possible and magical flying carpets.

Pasha 6, performance to enjoy in company

Pasha 6, performance to enjoy in company

The Mac Para Pasha 6 is a PERFORMANCE tandem glider; yes, in capital letters: a floaty wing offering nearly 10 points of glide and a flat and very effective turn, ideal to help you stay always among the highest wings.

Mac Para Colorado 23 test

Mac Para Colorado 23 test

Something special for someone who loves both dynamic flying but also looks for safety and comfort on the long XC ‘s.

Elan II 28 von Jürgen Karthe

Elan II 28 von Jürgen Karthe

Der Mac Para Elan 2 in der Größe 28 (bis 112 kg Startgewicht/ tatsächliches Startgewicht 107) wurde auf einer Exkursion in Makarska/ Kroatien und in Mostar/ Bosnien-Herzegowina geflogen. Die Bedingungen reichten von knackiger Frühjahrsthermik bis hin zu laminarem Soaring in Mostar.

Magus - review from Stef Juncker

Magus - review from Stef Juncker

I had the honour of trying the new Magus at Coupe Icare .... In a word...WOW!

Report by Jürgen Karthe

Report by Jürgen Karthe

The Eden 6 is a great wing, giving enormous pleasure. Its the "Bird of Paradise" in 6th generation. A switch from Eden 5 to 6 should differ only in the higher performance of the new sail. The new Mac Para Eden 6 has an overall balanced and manageable basic characteristic and provides a great, safe feeling in the flight (fly in peace). Even in turbulent conditions, the wing retains largely stoic and does not detract from the good feeling of flight. The glide of the Eden 6 is at the top of the current B segment. The manufacturer claims a glide ratio of 10+. This seems to be no dreamy optimism, but is according to our experience, corresponding to the reality.

Colorado - CrossCountry 194

Colorado - CrossCountry 194

Ride ‘em cowboy. Marcus King flies the latest paramotor wing from Mac Para

Eden 7 Report by Ziad Bassil

Eden 7 Report by Ziad Bassil

In this large EN-B category, many manufacturers are really making huge progress to deliver us quite interesting gliders, and it's becoming silly to always write positive reviews, but i surely recommend test flying that one! No dull feel under it, rather than an educational one. It’s like flying a calm higher rated glider with an impressive performance package.

Lauri Kadakas with The Paradox 1200km in the Air

Lauri Kadakas with The Paradox 1200km in the Air

Ever since i learned to fly PPG, i have always enjoyed long XC flights and to push myself to see how far I can go. Some years ago, I had an idea, to push it further than anyone has ever done before. So I took my goal to beat the current world record – 1105 km.

Super Paragliding Testival 2019

Super Paragliding Testival 2019

We are looking forward to meet you again at the Super Paragliding Testival in Kössen, Austria (30. May - 2. June 2019)

Mac Para Illusion Conclusion

Mac Para Illusion Conclusion

Both optically and emotionally, the Illusion is most what is widely known as an intermediate paraglider. It has a calm, confidence-inspiring feeleing in flight, but is nevertheless not insensitive and has a refreshingly smooth, precise and responsive handling which does not allow any criticism. Regarding the performance the Illusion feels convincingly. In addition, with weight of 4.6 kg it was the lightest glider in the test field. This predeterminate the wing for adventures away from cableway or road.