Ozone R10.2

Ozone R10.2 Courtesy Ozone

Every choice matters in the design of a paraglider, down to the number of lines supporting the harness. Pilots try to maximize glide (the ratio of the distance a glider moves forward to the distance it moves downward) by minimizing drag, and fewer lines generally translates into less drag and a longer flight. For its newest glider, Ozone figured out a design that safely uses only two lines instead of the customary three or more, and added a wing reinforced with plastic wire to maintain its shape. The result is a major reduction in drag, allowing gliders to travel more than 200 miles in a single flight.