Global Paragliding Equipment Market Size, Share & Demand Report By Product Type (Paragliders, Harnesses, Reserve Parachutes, Protective Gear, Accessories), By Application (Recreational, Cross-Country, Acro, Tandem/Commercial, Training Schools), By Distribution Channel (Online, Specialty Stores, Paragliding Shops, Direct Sales), By Region & Segment Forecasts, 2025–2030

Report Code: RI1423PUB
Last Updated : November, 2025
Author : Emily Parker

Table of Contents

  1. Executive Summary
    1. Introduction
  2. Market Introduction
    1. Market Definition
    2. Scope of the Study
    3. Market Structure
  3. Research Methodology
    1. Primary Research
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Assumptions & Exclusions
    4. Secondary Data Sources
  4. Market Factor Analysis
    1. Value Chain Analysis: Paragliding Equipment Market
    2. Porters Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitution
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers
    2. Restraints
    3. Opportunities
  6. Recent Trends Analysis
  7. Impact of COVID-19 on Paragliding Equipment Market
    1. Pre and Post Covid -19 Market Scenario Analysis
    2. Market Recovery Timeline and Challenge
    3. Measures Taken by Top Players
  8. Regulatory Landscape
  9. Paragliding Equipment Market, By Product Type
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type
    2. Paragliders (Beginner/School Wings, Intermediate Wings, Performance/Cross-Country Wings, Competition Wings)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Harnesses (Standard Harnesses, XC/Pod Harnesses, Tandem Harnesses, Training Harnesses)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Reserve Parachutes (Round Reserves, Square/Hybrid Reserves, Steerable Reserves)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Protective Gear (Helmets, Back Protectors, Knee/Elbow Guards, Impact Vests)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Accessories (Variometers, GPS Devices, Radios/Communication Gear, Flight Instruments, Carabiners)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  10. Paragliding Equipment Market, By Application
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    2. Recreational Paragliding
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Cross-Country Paragliding
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Acro Paragliding
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Tandem/Commercial Paragliding
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Training & Certification Schools
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  11. Paragliding Equipment Market, By Distribution Channel
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel
    2. Online Retail (Brand Websites, Marketplaces)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Specialty Outdoor & Aviation Stores
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Dedicated Paragliding Equipment Shops
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Direct Sales via Clubs/Training Schools
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  12. Regional Overview
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast
    2. North America
      1. Market Size and Forecast
        1. By Product Type
          1. Paragliders (Beginner/School Wings, Intermediate Wings, Performance/Cross-Country Wings, Competition Wings)
            1. Harnesses (Standard Harnesses, XC/Pod Harnesses, Tandem Harnesses, Training Harnesses)
              1. Reserve Parachutes (Round Reserves, Square/Hybrid Reserves, Steerable Reserves)
                1. Protective Gear (Helmets, Back Protectors, Knee/Elbow Guards, Impact Vests)
                  1. Accessories (Variometers, GPS Devices, Radios/Communication Gear, Flight Instruments, Carabiners)
                  2. By Application
                    1. Recreational Paragliding
                      1. Cross-Country Paragliding
                        1. Acro Paragliding
                          1. Tandem/Commercial Paragliding
                            1. Training & Certification Schools
                            2. By Distribution Channel
                              1. Online Retail (Brand Websites, Marketplaces)
                                1. Specialty Outdoor & Aviation Stores
                                  1. Dedicated Paragliding Equipment Shops
                                    1. Direct Sales via Clubs/Training Schools
                                  2. U.S.
                                    1. By Product Type
                                      1. Paragliders (Beginner/School Wings, Intermediate Wings, Performance/Cross-Country Wings, Competition Wings)
                                        1. Harnesses (Standard Harnesses, XC/Pod Harnesses, Tandem Harnesses, Training Harnesses)
                                          1. Reserve Parachutes (Round Reserves, Square/Hybrid Reserves, Steerable Reserves)
                                            1. Protective Gear (Helmets, Back Protectors, Knee/Elbow Guards, Impact Vests)
                                              1. Accessories (Variometers, GPS Devices, Radios/Communication Gear, Flight Instruments, Carabiners)
                                              2. By Application
                                                1. Recreational Paragliding
                                                  1. Cross-Country Paragliding
                                                    1. Acro Paragliding
                                                      1. Tandem/Commercial Paragliding
                                                        1. Training & Certification Schools
                                                        2. By Distribution Channel
                                                          1. Online Retail (Brand Websites, Marketplaces)
                                                            1. Specialty Outdoor & Aviation Stores
                                                              1. Dedicated Paragliding Equipment Shops
                                                                1. Direct Sales via Clubs/Training Schools
                                                              2. Canada
                                                            2. Europe
                                                              1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                1. By Product Type
                                                                  1. Paragliders (Beginner/School Wings, Intermediate Wings, Performance/Cross-Country Wings, Competition Wings)
                                                                    1. Harnesses (Standard Harnesses, XC/Pod Harnesses, Tandem Harnesses, Training Harnesses)
                                                                      1. Reserve Parachutes (Round Reserves, Square/Hybrid Reserves, Steerable Reserves)
                                                                        1. Protective Gear (Helmets, Back Protectors, Knee/Elbow Guards, Impact Vests)
                                                                          1. Accessories (Variometers, GPS Devices, Radios/Communication Gear, Flight Instruments, Carabiners)
                                                                          2. By Application
                                                                            1. Recreational Paragliding
                                                                              1. Cross-Country Paragliding
                                                                                1. Acro Paragliding
                                                                                  1. Tandem/Commercial Paragliding
                                                                                    1. Training & Certification Schools
                                                                                    2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                      1. Online Retail (Brand Websites, Marketplaces)
                                                                                        1. Specialty Outdoor & Aviation Stores
                                                                                          1. Dedicated Paragliding Equipment Shops
                                                                                            1. Direct Sales via Clubs/Training Schools
                                                                                          2. U.K.
                                                                                            1. By Product Type
                                                                                              1. Paragliders (Beginner/School Wings, Intermediate Wings, Performance/Cross-Country Wings, Competition Wings)
                                                                                                1. Harnesses (Standard Harnesses, XC/Pod Harnesses, Tandem Harnesses, Training Harnesses)
                                                                                                  1. Reserve Parachutes (Round Reserves, Square/Hybrid Reserves, Steerable Reserves)
                                                                                                    1. Protective Gear (Helmets, Back Protectors, Knee/Elbow Guards, Impact Vests)
                                                                                                      1. Accessories (Variometers, GPS Devices, Radios/Communication Gear, Flight Instruments, Carabiners)
                                                                                                      2. By Application
                                                                                                        1. Recreational Paragliding
                                                                                                          1. Cross-Country Paragliding
                                                                                                            1. Acro Paragliding
                                                                                                              1. Tandem/Commercial Paragliding
                                                                                                                1. Training & Certification Schools
                                                                                                                2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                  1. Online Retail (Brand Websites, Marketplaces)
                                                                                                                    1. Specialty Outdoor & Aviation Stores
                                                                                                                      1. Dedicated Paragliding Equipment Shops
                                                                                                                        1. Direct Sales via Clubs/Training Schools
                                                                                                                      2. Germany
                                                                                                                      3. France
                                                                                                                      4. Spain
                                                                                                                      5. Italy
                                                                                                                      6. Russia
                                                                                                                      7. Nordic
                                                                                                                      8. Benelux
                                                                                                                      9. Rest of Europe
                                                                                                                    2. APAC
                                                                                                                      1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                                                        1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                          1. Paragliders (Beginner/School Wings, Intermediate Wings, Performance/Cross-Country Wings, Competition Wings)
                                                                                                                            1. Harnesses (Standard Harnesses, XC/Pod Harnesses, Tandem Harnesses, Training Harnesses)
                                                                                                                              1. Reserve Parachutes (Round Reserves, Square/Hybrid Reserves, Steerable Reserves)
                                                                                                                                1. Protective Gear (Helmets, Back Protectors, Knee/Elbow Guards, Impact Vests)
                                                                                                                                  1. Accessories (Variometers, GPS Devices, Radios/Communication Gear, Flight Instruments, Carabiners)
                                                                                                                                  2. By Application
                                                                                                                                    1. Recreational Paragliding
                                                                                                                                      1. Cross-Country Paragliding
                                                                                                                                        1. Acro Paragliding
                                                                                                                                          1. Tandem/Commercial Paragliding
                                                                                                                                            1. Training & Certification Schools
                                                                                                                                            2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                              1. Online Retail (Brand Websites, Marketplaces)
                                                                                                                                                1. Specialty Outdoor & Aviation Stores
                                                                                                                                                  1. Dedicated Paragliding Equipment Shops
                                                                                                                                                    1. Direct Sales via Clubs/Training Schools
                                                                                                                                                  2. China
                                                                                                                                                    1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                      1. Paragliders (Beginner/School Wings, Intermediate Wings, Performance/Cross-Country Wings, Competition Wings)
                                                                                                                                                        1. Harnesses (Standard Harnesses, XC/Pod Harnesses, Tandem Harnesses, Training Harnesses)
                                                                                                                                                          1. Reserve Parachutes (Round Reserves, Square/Hybrid Reserves, Steerable Reserves)
                                                                                                                                                            1. Protective Gear (Helmets, Back Protectors, Knee/Elbow Guards, Impact Vests)
                                                                                                                                                              1. Accessories (Variometers, GPS Devices, Radios/Communication Gear, Flight Instruments, Carabiners)
                                                                                                                                                              2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                1. Recreational Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Cross-Country Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Acro Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Tandem/Commercial Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Training & Certification Schools
                                                                                                                                                                        2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Online Retail (Brand Websites, Marketplaces)
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Specialty Outdoor & Aviation Stores
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Dedicated Paragliding Equipment Shops
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Direct Sales via Clubs/Training Schools
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Korea
                                                                                                                                                                              3. Japan
                                                                                                                                                                              4. India
                                                                                                                                                                              5. Australia
                                                                                                                                                                              6. Singapore
                                                                                                                                                                              7. Taiwan
                                                                                                                                                                              8. South East Asia
                                                                                                                                                                              9. Rest of Asia-Pacific
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Middle East and Africa
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Paragliders (Beginner/School Wings, Intermediate Wings, Performance/Cross-Country Wings, Competition Wings)
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Harnesses (Standard Harnesses, XC/Pod Harnesses, Tandem Harnesses, Training Harnesses)
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Reserve Parachutes (Round Reserves, Square/Hybrid Reserves, Steerable Reserves)
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Protective Gear (Helmets, Back Protectors, Knee/Elbow Guards, Impact Vests)
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Accessories (Variometers, GPS Devices, Radios/Communication Gear, Flight Instruments, Carabiners)
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Recreational Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Cross-Country Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Acro Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Tandem/Commercial Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Training & Certification Schools
                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Online Retail (Brand Websites, Marketplaces)
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Specialty Outdoor & Aviation Stores
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Dedicated Paragliding Equipment Shops
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Direct Sales via Clubs/Training Schools
                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. UAE
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Paragliders (Beginner/School Wings, Intermediate Wings, Performance/Cross-Country Wings, Competition Wings)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Harnesses (Standard Harnesses, XC/Pod Harnesses, Tandem Harnesses, Training Harnesses)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Reserve Parachutes (Round Reserves, Square/Hybrid Reserves, Steerable Reserves)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Protective Gear (Helmets, Back Protectors, Knee/Elbow Guards, Impact Vests)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Accessories (Variometers, GPS Devices, Radios/Communication Gear, Flight Instruments, Carabiners)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Recreational Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Cross-Country Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Acro Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Tandem/Commercial Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Training & Certification Schools
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Online Retail (Brand Websites, Marketplaces)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Specialty Outdoor & Aviation Stores
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Dedicated Paragliding Equipment Shops
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Direct Sales via Clubs/Training Schools
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Turky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Saudi Arabia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. South Africa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5. Egypt
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      6. Nigeria
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      7. Rest of MEA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. LATAM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Paragliders (Beginner/School Wings, Intermediate Wings, Performance/Cross-Country Wings, Competition Wings)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Harnesses (Standard Harnesses, XC/Pod Harnesses, Tandem Harnesses, Training Harnesses)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Reserve Parachutes (Round Reserves, Square/Hybrid Reserves, Steerable Reserves)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Protective Gear (Helmets, Back Protectors, Knee/Elbow Guards, Impact Vests)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Accessories (Variometers, GPS Devices, Radios/Communication Gear, Flight Instruments, Carabiners)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Recreational Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Cross-Country Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Acro Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Tandem/Commercial Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Training & Certification Schools
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Online Retail (Brand Websites, Marketplaces)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Specialty Outdoor & Aviation Stores
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Dedicated Paragliding Equipment Shops
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Direct Sales via Clubs/Training Schools
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Brazil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Paragliders (Beginner/School Wings, Intermediate Wings, Performance/Cross-Country Wings, Competition Wings)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Harnesses (Standard Harnesses, XC/Pod Harnesses, Tandem Harnesses, Training Harnesses)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Reserve Parachutes (Round Reserves, Square/Hybrid Reserves, Steerable Reserves)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Protective Gear (Helmets, Back Protectors, Knee/Elbow Guards, Impact Vests)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Accessories (Variometers, GPS Devices, Radios/Communication Gear, Flight Instruments, Carabiners)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Recreational Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Cross-Country Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Acro Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Tandem/Commercial Paragliding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Training & Certification Schools
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Online Retail (Brand Websites, Marketplaces)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Specialty Outdoor & Aviation Stores
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Dedicated Paragliding Equipment Shops
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Direct Sales via Clubs/Training Schools
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Mexico
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Argentina
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Chile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              5. Colombia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              6. Rest of LATAM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Competitive Landscape, 2024
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Introduction
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Paragliding Equipment Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Competition Ranking, 2024
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Key Developments & Growth Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Merger & Acquisition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Product Launch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Expansion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Company Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Advance Thun AG
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Business Overview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Financial Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Key Product domains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Recent Developments
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Ozone Paragliders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3. NOVA Performance Paragliders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            4. Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            5. Sup’Air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            6. GIN Gliders Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            7. BGD Bruce Goldsmith Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            8. Sky Paragliders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            9. U-Turn GmbH
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            10. Mac Para Technology