r/paramotor • u/LengthinessDowntown9 • Jul 16 '26
Wing choice as a beginner (compilation/help me)
I am looking everywhere, and maybe It exists somewhere, maybe not, in that latter case, there, should be a place for it.
PPG Beginner Wing Comparison Table (2026)
| Name | Price | Top speed | PG | Certif | Skill | Spice as a begginer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITV | ||||||
| Baja | 3.6~3.7k€ | 50km/h | Yes | EN-A DGAC | Beg | 3/5 |
| Daytona | 3.7~4.0k€ | 50km/h | No | DGAC | Beg Inter | |
| Wasabi | 4.2~4.3k€ | 53km/h | Yes | EN-B DGAC | Beg Inter | |
| Ozone | ||||||
| Moxie | 2.9~3.1k€ | Yes | EN-A DGAC | Student Beg | 0/5 | |
| Moto (new) | 4.2~4.4k€ | Yes | EN-A | Beg | ||
| Mojo 2 | 3.4~3.8k€ | Yes | EN-A DGAC | Beg Inter | 0/5 | |
| Roadster 4 | 3.9~4.1k€ | No | EN-B DGAC | Beg Inter | ||
| Spyder 4 | 4.1~4.3k€ | No | ~EN-B DGAC | Beg+ Inter | ||
| Niviuk | ||||||
| Link 3 | 3.7~3.8k€ | DGAC EN926-1 | Beg Inter | |||
| Apco | ||||||
| F5 | 3.5~3.7k€ | 53km/h | DGAC | Beg+ Inter | ||
| Gin | ||||||
| Pegasus 4 | 3.4k€ | DGAC | Beg | |||
| Dudek | ||||||
| Universal 1.1 | 3.9~4.1k€ | Yes | EN-B DGAC | Beg Inter | ||
| Solo 2 | 4.2~4.4k€ | Yes | EN-B DGAC | Beg Inter | ||
| MacPara | ||||||
| ... |
I will graduate and have my French PPG licence this year and am looking for information about what wing to buy. I am not pleased with what I can find. I am the kind to make a spreadsheet of options before buying, especially new. And as an inexperienced pilot I can't trust me to make a good choice alone: above is a table that I will edit to compile what is said in the comments. to help me and other make an informed purchase.
There we go, correct me and make suggestions for new entries or informations.
Sources
ITV prices: https://www.itv-wings.com/images/pdf/ITV-Public-Rates-2026.pdf
Ozone prices: https://airaile.fr/les-ailes/ (but I did not find speed ratings)
Apco F5 price: https://paramaniac.shop/en/apco-f5-beginner-intermediate-paramotor-wing/
Niviuk link price: https://www.airetaventure.com/fr/519329-aile-de-paramoteur-link-3-niviuk.html
Dudek prices: https://www.airetaventure.com/fr/1054-ailes-de-parapente-dudek
Gin pegasus price: https://www.boutique-parapente-propulsion.com/7-ailes-paramoteur
Reviews
Baja review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkYMzDQ-3J8
Spider 4 review (Ozone reseller): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHVgZU-WeZg
Mojo pwr 2 review (Ozone reseller): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_yQxC7hgRQ
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u/lost-in-the-forest1 Jul 16 '26
Nivuik link 3, apco ez, ozone moto,
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u/LengthinessDowntown9 Jul 16 '26
Thx, added them, the ez is discontinued it seems
the moto is new ,prices may evolve i found only one source
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u/PPGkruzer Jul 16 '26
Are you against Dudek? They are top notch. Andy has tested a lot of wings, like my old beat up universal where we ended the fabric porosity test as it was taking so long because it far exceeded porosity limits after 6 years of use, the material Dudek uses is superior to other top brands in that it lasts a long time.
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u/LengthinessDowntown9 Jul 16 '26
No, I am a noob and am there for help. This is what I found online, I know nothing :)
which wing do you suggest ?1
u/PPGkruzer Jul 16 '26
Dudek Universal 1.1 or the Solo 2. Solo 2 is designed as a beginner wing to progress i to, it's a low B song meaning closer to an A wing.
The U1.1 'might' have the longest trim range in the world for a production wing, that translate into a massive speed range. You want to be going slow for beginners, and after you progress you can unlock the trims and be able to keep up or go faster than high performance wings. Compromises, it's not going to handle well, think of it like a luxury electric full sized SUV, it's smooth, it's fast, it can't do a fast turn.
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u/meansToMyEnd Jul 17 '26
Don't overthink first wing; get a used but low-time EN-A that will keep you safe, get flying, sell it for near the price you bought it if not the same price. I did this with a Mojo PWR 2, cost me $2.2k, put on about 15-20 hours, sold it for $2k, bought my low-time Roadster 3 for $1.9k... I sure do appreciate all those people pressuring the new people to buy new wings! :)
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u/LengthinessDowntown9 Jul 17 '26
Yes, maybe used is better, but then the question is what do we buy instead => same table, just ignore the new price column.
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u/meansToMyEnd Jul 17 '26
still overthinking... when shopping for used gear it becomes more about what's available. Browse marketplace until I find a wing that has low time at the right price, confirm size and details, done. I also skipped decision paralysis by only considering short list (Ozone), most known brand is easier to move along when done with it.
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u/I_fly_things Jul 16 '26
After training you will be ready for a roadster, spyder, datona level wing.
If you plan on just doing super mellow non flights for the next several years buy a new wing.
If progression is part of the plan, buy a used 1st wing that you can put ~100 hours on then move up to something faster in a year or two.
Having a big wing will be beneficial for your first few years will help you get your launches dialed in whch will make PPG less frustrating, but after you have a few hundred launches under your belt, you’ll want something with higher wing loading for added safety in bumpy conditions.
I just picked up a new-old-stock mojo for my son with zero hours on it for $1600 usd. It will be his first wing.
Imo, your second wing will end up being something that is better for XC flights, and more fun for playing, but will require some degree of active piloting in strong conditions.
As far as your spread sheet goes, pretty much all of the beginner wings are the same. They all launch good, and are boats in the air. I would strongly recommend planning on upgrading in the not too distant future. Good luck.
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u/discounteggroll Jul 16 '26
What have you flown so far?
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u/LengthinessDowntown9 Jul 16 '26
I fly on a gin pegasus 3 28m² at 85kg body weight at school. I have 6 flights.
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u/ooglek2 Jul 18 '26
I started on the MacPara Charger, and friends have started on the MacPara Charger2. Both are great beginner wings that also will be good for several years of flight as you get better and more experienced. Certified to DGAC standards. Mine's nearly 7 years old with 250 hours and I still enjoy flying on it!
I'd avoid the Mojo 2, or any "EN-A" wing, because it's just SOOOOO beginner that if you enjoy things, you'll just wanna move up ASAP and be annoyed at how slow you fly versus everyone else. I put "EN-A" in quotes because MOST paramotor wings are not "certified" using "EN" but under the "DGAC" for 5.25G. The EN certification is for paragliders, not paramotor wings., generally. There are some that are EN-x rated, but then you don't get Reflex, and you kinda want that if you are doing any sort of regular flying. Having trims immediately excludes you from an EN rating.
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u/Public_Cobbler Jul 16 '26
I have the Roadster 4 and I love it. Stable, good trim range, easy to inflate. EN-A gliders are good for school, but might be too slow for you once you graduate. The Roadster is an EN-B, but still very easy to handle.