BGD Kiss 2 – Lightweight Mountain Paraglider & Parakite

Kiss the Sky. If mountains move you, you’ll LOVE the KISS 2. Light, Original, Versatile and Easy, it’s an accessible mountain wing with our innovative parakite mode option.

Kiss 2 at a glance

• Easy Launch
• Predictable slow-speed behaviour
• PK Mode
• Ultra-light and packable
• Versatile
• Certification: EN/LTF 13: C (pending), 16: B, 19: A/B, 22: A (pending)
• Sizes: 13, 16, 19, 22 – 50–100 kg (110–220 lb) certified take-off weight
• Glider weight: 1.8–2.6 kg (4–5.7 lb)
• Colors: Flamingo, Lagoon, or a custom color / logo
• Price: 13: $3,899 · 16: $3,899 · 19: $3,999 · 22: $3,999

Watch the Kiss 2

Understanding your Kiss 2

The KISS 2 is a versatile and confidence-inspiring lightweight mountain glider that’s really fun to fly. Its stability, easy inflation and wide speed range tames even tricky mountains and changing conditions. Impeccable slow-speed behaviour and flare mean landings will be gentle even when the terrain is not.

It comes ready to fly in paraglider (PG) mode with clean, simple risers and standard brakes and speed system. Switching to parakite (PK) mode is quick and straightforward, giving access to the full speed range through the brakes rather than a speed bar. Hands up in PK mode is equivalent to applying full speed bar. With its moderate top speed, the KISS 2 offers an accessible introduction to parakiting and expands your flying options in stronger winds, even with crampons or skis.

The KISS 2 comes with a lightweight roll-top packing bag and packs down into a neat compact package. It fits easily into a Scout rucksack leaving plenty of room for the rest of your alpine kit. You can slip it in your hand luggage for airline travel making it a great travel wing.

Certification note: EN/LTF certification applies only in PG mode. The load tests apply in both PG and PK configurations. Our test pilots have carried out collapse testing in PK mode, but because certification manoeuvres cannot be performed with parakite risers, the official EN/LTF certification applies only to paraglider mode.

Technology & features

Chord Cut Billow (CCB)

Chord Cut Billow technology has been developed to improve the form friction, glider stability and overall performance of our paragliders. Two seams run chord-wise across the top panels of the leading edge. They accommodate the panel ballooning that happens when the wing is inflated. Without CCB, up to five centimetres of excess material is created on the sides of an inflated flat panel when it bends over a wing profile. This results in wrinkles. Chord Cut Billow technology removes this excess material and the 3D panel has fewer ripples and improved rib profile shape and stability.

Easy Launch

Confidence starts on the ground. The lightweight sail rises cleanly and predictably, making technical mountain launches straightforward and getting you airborne in just a few steps.

Excellent passive safety

A safe and accessible mountain wing, the KISS 2 delivers reassuring passive safety across exceptionally wide certified weight ranges. The 19m² is EN-A from 60-80kg and EN-B to 95kg, while the 16m² is EN-B throughout the range from 50-95kg.

Predictable slow-speed behaviour

The KISS 2 is highly resistant to stalling, with brake pressure increasing progressively as you approach the stall point. It provides plenty of warning and recovers cleanly and predictably as soon as you ease off the brakes.

Gentle Landing

The KISS 2 rounds out beautifully for smooth, forgiving landings – in PG and PK modes. Its excellent flare makes every touchdown feel easy and controlled.

PK Mode

The KISS 2’s unique convertible risers switch between paraglider (PG) and parakite (PK) modes in two simple steps. In PK mode, you control the entire speed range with your hands, giving the wing a distinctly different feel and making it ideal when a speed bar is impractical such as flying in skis or crampons, or when higher speed is required immediately after take-off in strong winds. The Kiss 2 is primarily a light weight mini wing. It provides an easy introduction to parakite-style flying but it is not a ‘full on’ parakite, and should not be compared directly with dedicated parakites. It is a paraglider with extended possibilities

Ultra-light and packable

Built from lightweight Dominico D10 fabric with Edelrid Magix Pro-Dry water-resistant unsheathed lines, the KISS 2 weighs just 2kg in the 16 m² size. It packs into a tiny roll-top bag that easily fits inside a small rucksack – or even your hand luggage.

Versatile

From relaxed hike-and-fly adventures, thermalling and soaring to dynamic coastal flying in PK mode, the KISS 2 adapts to wherever your flying takes you. One wing, multiple personalities!

Designer’s notes

The KISS 2’s PG-PK risers let you switch between two flying styles in moments. In light conditions you can soar and thermal in conventional paraglider mode; if the wind increases, switch to PK mode and keep flying.

Tyr recently travelled with the 16m² in Iceland, carrying it in hand luggage with a lightweight harness. He said: “In light conditions I thermalled and soared in PG mode, and when it became windy I switched to PK mode. The KISS 2 allowed me to fly in conditions I would not have been able to with a normal paraglider.”

The PK mode is designed to extend your flying opportunities. Flying in PK mode requires a different set of piloting reflexes from conventional paragliding. We recommend becoming familiar with the system gradually, starting in controlled conditions and allowing time to develop the appropriate responses. We recommend using PK mode primarily in smooth, predictable and laminar conditions.

The KISS 2 is exceptionally light and packable. We chose D10 fabric for its very low weight, but it needs to be treated with care. Avoid dragging the wing over rough surfaces or exposing it to unnecessary abrasion. Treat the KISS 2 with care and respect its lightweight construction, and it will give you many years of flying enjoyment.

Who is the Kiss 2 for?

A light, safe and fun wing with a small pack size, the KISS 2 is made for hike-and-fly and mountain pilots. Its excellent passive safety, effortless launch and easy landing make it the go-to wing for hike-, climb-, ski- or run-and-fly adventures. Parakite risers extend the flyable window for experienced pilots, and offer an easy introduction to parakiting for newcomers to the discipline.

What’s in the box

• Paraglider
• Kiss bag
• Repair cloth
• BGD stickers
• BGD gift
• Manual card

Custom colors & logos

Make it yours: every Kiss 2 can be built in a custom color scheme (+$400) or with your own stuck-on or cut-in logo (quoted individually). Choose the option in the color menu and we’ll work out the design with you. Production takes a minimum of 4–5 weeks after artwork confirmation; custom wings are paid 100% in advance and are non-refundable.

Frequently asked questions

Which size do I need?

Choose by your total take-off weight – your body weight plus about 15–20 kg (33–44 lb) for wing, harness, reserve and gear:

• 13: 50-85 kg certified (110-187 lb)
• 16: 50-95 kg certified (110-209 lb)
• 19: 60-95 kg certified (132-209 lb)
• 22: 60-100 kg certified (132-220 lb)

Between two sizes? Ask us:  WhatsApp · ✉️ Email · 📞 (917) 359-6449.

How long does delivery take?

Most BGD wings are in stock at BGD’s European warehouse in Austria and usually reach us within a week, then ship to you straight away. Custom-color and logo wings are made to order: production takes a minimum of 4–5 weeks after the artwork is confirmed and paid.

Can I get a custom color or logo?

Yes. Pick Custom color (+$400) to design your own color scheme from BGD’s available cloths, or a custom logo option to put your brand, sponsor or club on the wing. Logos are quoted individually: stuck-on logos start from about $599 and cut-in (sewn-in) logos from about $1,199, depending on size and detail. We’ll contact you after your order to finalise the design. Custom wings must be paid 100% in advance and are non-refundable.

Can I return it?

All paraglider sales are final – wings cannot be returned or exchanged. Not sure which model or size is right for you? Ask us before you order and we’ll help you choose:  WhatsApp · ✉️ Email · 📞 (917) 359-6449.