🪂 EN-B paraglider comparison – Low vs Mid vs High EN-B
If you want to buy an EN-B paraglider, sooner or later you will be faced with the question:
👉 Low EN-B or Mid EN-B?
👉 Or should you go for a High EN-B performance paraglider?
All three variants belong to the EN-B class – but differ significantly in terms of performance, dynamics and pilot experience.
This EN-B comparison will help you make the right purchase decision.
Low EN-B – Safety & smooth transition
A low EN-B paraglider is the perfect step up from the EN-A class.
Ideal for:
✔ Advanced pilots after training
✔ Safety-oriented pilots
✔ First cross-country flights
✔ Recreational & thermal flights
Features:
- High passive safety
- Good-natured collapse behavior
- Moderate handling
- Stable in accelerated flight
👉 If you are looking for an EN-B paraglider for safe progress, Low EN-B is ideal.
Mid EN-B – The versatile all-rounder
Buying a Mid EN-B paraglider means more performance while maintaining good safety.
Ideal for:
✔ Ambitious cross-country pilots
✔ Regular XC flights
✔ More dynamic handling
✔ Better glide performance
Features:
- Noticeably higher performance
- More precise turning behavior
- More speed
- More efficient polar curve
👉 The Mid EN-B is the most popular choice for advanced recreational and XC pilots.
High EN-B – Performance & XC focus
A high EN-B performance paraglider is aimed at experienced pilots with an active flying style.
Ideal for:
✔ Long cross-country flights
✔ Competition-level performance
✔ Maximum glide performance
✔ Dynamic flying
Features:
- High aspect ratio
- Very efficient accelerator performance
- Sporty handling
- Close to EN-C performance
👉 If you are looking for a If you want to buy a high EN-B paraglider in Switzerland, you should have active flying experience.
Low vs. mid vs. high EN-B – direct comparison
| Criterion | Low EN-B | Mid EN-B | High EN-B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | Very high | High | Good |
| Performance | Good | Very good | High |
| Speed | Moderate | Fast | Very fast |
| Handling | Good-natured | Precise | Dynamic |
| Pilot experience | Beginner | Advanced | Experienced |
| XC potential | Beginner | Strong | Very strong |
Which EN-B paraglider is right for you?
You should buy a low EN-B if:
- You are coming from an EN-A
- Safety is your priority
- You want to make progress at a relaxed pace
- You fly 10-30 hours per year
You should buy a mid EN-B if:
- You fly regularly
- You are looking for performance
- You fly actively
- You achieve 30-50 hours of airtime per year
You should Buy a high EN-B if:
- You have ambitious XC goals
- You want high speed
- You want to fly close to EN-C performance
- You achieve 50-80 hours of airtime per year
Buy an EN-B paraglider in Switzerland
At Paragliding24.ch, you benefit from:
✔ Swiss expert advice from experienced XC pilots
✔ Support with size selection & weight range
✔ Fast delivery from our warehouse in Switzerland
✔ Support before and after your purchase
👉 Buy an EN-B paraglider now and choose the right performance level for your flying style.
