Paragliding Costs and Equipment Purchase Guide

BGD (Bruce Goldsmith Design) is a leading paragliding brand based in the UK and France, founded by legendary pilot Bruce Goldsmith. A two-time world champion, Bruce flew with wings of his own design and revolutionized competition flying with an unprecedented style. His dominance in the sport was so overwhelming that the CIVL committee had to change multiple competition rules to level the playing field. He is also the author of the book “50 Ways to Fly Better.”

Key Features of BGD Paragliders

• Vibrant & Eye-Catching Design: BGD is known for its bold and colorful aesthetics, making their wings stand out visually.
• Stable & Easy Handling: Their gliders are designed to be progressively stable, meaning the central part of the wing remains steady while the wingtips are intentionally less stable. This design allows for frequent small collapses rather than sudden large ones, reducing unexpected turbulence.
• Innovative Core Cut Billow Technology (Patented)
• Each cell of the wing is sewn from three different fabric panels, ensuring a more accurate aerodynamic shape with fewer wrinkles.
• Fewer wrinkles mean less drag, better load distribution, and increased durability of the wing.
• Without this technology, the only way to reduce wrinkles would be to increase the number of cells, which would raise both costs and wing weight.
• With BGD’s cutting-edge designs and performance-driven engineering, their paragliders offer both safety and an exhilarating flying experience