Thanks for the review, Nancy, Carlo & team, sometimes we read reviews and get the impression that the testers compare the tested wing to their preferred model (which they never say). They are taking their personal preferences into account - and not so much what the intended target group wants or needs. In this ION 6 review, you look at it from the target group's point of view - well done! We fully agree with your words and impressions. The ION 6's most special characteristic is that there isn't any special characteristics! It's balanced, uncomplicated, reliable - a no-brainer. Keep up your good work! 👍 Cheers from Team NOVA
Please make a dedicated video on the best first paragliders for 2023. Comparison among them with your verdict. Its literally confusing to choose one with so many models out there.
Bought one as my 1st wing after flying school gliders during my training. I enjoy the more precise handling and improved feel stepping from A to B but without sacrificing much wrt passive safety. Mild mannered and predictable.
i had the same question. i want to buy a new glider i am flying a 6 year old low b glider and i dont want to step up in class but get the best performance i can where i am.
Glad you like the review. Upgrading to a low B is probably be a good step. Lots of great choices out there nowadays. See our series of articles: Choose The Right Paraglider - Flybubble Blog - Flybubble - flybubble.com/blog/choose-the-right-paraglider
I've been flying the light version for a little while now, and noticed the wing tips seem to collapse quite a bit in thermic conditions (but reopen immediately). Did you notice this at all? I'm wondering if it's the glider design, the lighter fabric, me being a bit light in the range, or my lack of active piloting skills 😅 (or a combination of all these things).
On the active piloting side, there's no doubt that active piloting skills play a big part in how many collapses (of all sizes) paraglider pilots suffer. I rarely get any collapses (except when I'm being distracted by filming tasks for videos). On a related topic, I recommend you see our article (updated) and videos - Paraglider Control: Active Flying (a vital paragliding skill) - Flybubble: flybubble.com/blog/paraglider-control-active-flying
@andrey_climb_bike_ski I didn't particularly notice with the ION 6 that the wing tips seem to collapse quite a bit in thermic conditions (testing sizes XS-M in different places in their weight ranges in a variety of conditions with different harnesses). You being a bit light in the range would likely contribute to this. Although I don't generally agree that all wings fly best heavy loaded, as some seem to (probably due to personal preferences, most common flying conditions etc), I do think the ION 6 generally 'prefers' to be flown more loaded - it flies and handles better - but especially when flown in more active conditions. On a related topic, I recommend you see our article (updated) and video Paragliders: Weight Ranges & Wing Loading - Flybubble: flybubble.com/blog/paragliders-weight-ranges
Thank you very much for this informative review/comparison! Would you recommend the Ion 6 for dualuse powered paragliding + freeflight paragliding due to its (roll-)stability and nevertheless fine handling/efficiency?
