# BGD Kiss 2 – Lightweight Mountain Paraglider & Parakite

- Link: https://paraglidingequipment.com/bgd-kiss-2-paraglider/
- Published: 2026-11-14T04:46:49-06:00
- Author: Benoist Bruneau

**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.

![BGD Kiss 2 paraglider – in flight](https://paraglidingequipment.com/wp-content/
uploads/2026/11/bgd-kiss-2-paraglider-7-768x512.webp "BGD Kiss 2 – Lightweight Mountain
Paraglider & Parakite 1")

![BGD Kiss 2 paraglider – in flight](https://paraglidingequipment.com/wp-content/
uploads/2026/11/bgd-kiss-2-paraglider-8-768x512.webp "BGD Kiss 2 – Lightweight Mountain
Paraglider & Parakite 2")

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)

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### How long does delivery take?

Most BGD wings are in stock at BGD’s warehouse in Austria. Once your order is confirmed,
we can usually have it in our US warehouse within 4–6 days, including import and
customs clearance, and ship it to you straight away. Some wings are made on demand,
which can add 1–4 weeks – ask us for the current status before you order. 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
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