# BGD Oops – Round Reserve Parachute

- Link: https://paraglidingequipment.com/bgd-oops-reserve-parachute/
- Published: 2026-05-04T00:56:31-06:00
- Author: Benoist Bruneau

**You only have to say it once.** Your safe and reliable Plan B!

## Oops at a glance

 * Light durable materials
 * Pulled-down apex
 * CNC cut panels
 * **Type:** Round reserve parachute
 * **Certification:** EN certified (certificate per size in the Specifications tab)
 * **Max. load:** 90: 90 kg (198 lb), 110: 110 kg (243 lb), 135: 135 kg (298 lb)
 * **Weight:** 1.4–2 kg (3.1–4.4 lb)
 * **Price:** 90: $799 · 110: $849 · 135: $949

## Understanding your Oops

We believe our OOPS reserve parachute systems are the most reliable and safest around.
They are EN certified, tested to the highest standards, because we don’t want to
have to think twice if we really need to use them.

The OOPS is a hand-thrown emergency pull-down apex parachute. It is CNC precision
cut and manufactured to the highest standards from the best quality materials we
could find. It is available in four sizes for maximum take-off weights of 90kg, 
110kg, 135kg, and a lightweight tandem version that goes up to 210kg.

![BGD Oops reserve parachute – in use 5](https://paraglidingequipment.com/wp-content/
uploads/2026/11/bgd-oops-reserve-parachute-5-768x512.webp "BGD Oops – Round Reserve
Parachute 1")

![BGD Oops reserve parachute – in use 6](https://paraglidingequipment.com/wp-content/
uploads/2026/11/bgd-oops-reserve-parachute-6-768x512.webp "BGD Oops – Round Reserve
Parachute 2")

The reserve comes with a fast-opening lightweight deployment bag made of high strength
rip-stop with 4 holding flaps. It is compatible with most standard paragliding harnesses.

## Technology & features

### Light durable materials

Using a careful mix of AF0801B parachute fabric, Lanex, and Edelrid lines we have
managed to keep weight to a minimum while maintaining outstanding strength and durability.

### Pulled-down apex

Reducing sink rate and improving stability, a pulled-down apex maximises safety.

### CNC cut panels

CNC quality cut panels help improve standardisation and the quality control of our
reserve parachute.

### Easy-packing tabs

We have added packing tabs to each cell in order to make packing easy, consistent,
and safer.

## Designer’s notes

Whether I’m test-flying or teaching flying courses, I demand the very best reserve
parachute possible. As a family man, I won’t risk anything especially not my plan-
B and neither should you. I highly recommend always flying with an OOPS reserve 
but please, try not to use it!

## Who is the Oops for?

Wind, weather, and people are unpredictable; if you’re off the ground you should
have an OOPS reserve parachute with you. If it all goes wrong, a reserve parachute
is your last and best option to come gently back to Earth.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which size do I need?

Add up your total flying weight – body, wing, harness, reserve, clothing and instruments–
and choose a size whose maximum load is above it:

 * **90:** up to 90 kg (198 lb)
 * **110:** up to 110 kg (243 lb)
 * **135:** up to 135 kg (298 lb)

Flying below the maximum load gives a lower sink rate, so if you are close to the
limit, choose the bigger size. Ask us if unsure: [ WhatsApp](https://wa.me/19173596449?text=Hi%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question%20about%20the%20BGD%20Oops%20reserve)·
[✉️ Email](https://paraglidingequipment.com/bgd-oops-reserve-parachute/info@letsgoparagliding.com?subject=BGD%20Oops%20reserve%20question)·
[📞 (917) 359-6449](https://paraglidingequipment.com/bgd-oops-reserve-parachute/+19173596449).

### Will it fit my harness?

The Oops comes in a lightweight inner deployment bag that is compatible with most
standard paragliding harnesses. Tell us your harness model and we’ll confirm the
container fit and set up the right bridle and handle.

### How often should it be repacked?

Follow the manual – most manufacturers recommend repacking at least every 6–12 months,
and always after it gets wet. We offer reserve repacking and harness installation.

### How long does delivery take?

Most BGD reserves 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 reserves are
made on demand, which can add 1–2 weeks – ask us for the current status before you
order.

### Can I return or exchange it?

All reserve sales are final, with one exception: contact us before you order, or
right after placing your order, so our expert can recommend the right size and model
for your weight and harness. If the reserve our expert recommended doesn’t fit your
harness, we’ll exchange it for a different size or model. Otherwise, all sales are
final.