RAST divides the canopy internally via dedicated fabric panels – some with valves – into defined pressure sections, comparable to a bulkhead in a fuel tank. This deliberately directs and regulates airflow, both during inflation on launch and in flight.

In the event of pressure loss – for example during a canopy collapse – the CORE section stabilizes the internal pressure, while the outer BUFFER section absorbs incoming energy through controlled deformation. At the same time, RAST acts as an additional tension layer between the leading and trailing edges, reducing movement and delivering a calmer, more homogeneous flight picture. By linking the ribs across the full profile height, a stiffening structure is created – allowing conventional reinforcements to be reduced or replaced, at lower weight and unchanged stability.

What this means:

• The wing stays stable, even when conditions aren’t perfect. Calm, without having to think about it.
• No need to understand the technology to benefit from it – it simply works.

Nitinol is a high-strength, temperature- and corrosion-resistant shape-memory alloy. The name is an acronym for Nickel Titanium Naval Ordnance Laboratory. SWING was one of the first paraglider manufacturers to adopt this material – known from medical technology – as a leading-edge reinforcement in paraglider construction.

On the MITO3 RS, the Nitinol reinforcements are sleeved inside nylon tubes. This increased the cross-section – and therefore the contact surface with the upper sail fabric – without giving up the beneficial properties (kink resistance, length and shape stability) of the memory material. The leading edge is therefore more resistant to premature wear and keeps its shape long-term.

Ballooning at the trailing edge has a major influence on a paraglider’s performance, brake pressure and handling. Miniribs halve the cell spacing in this area and therefore reduce ballooning – for a homogeneous trailing edge.

The clever part:
The miniribs’ seams run on the inside of the upper sail, so that even on rough launch surfaces, no threads can catch on the ground and be pulled out.

Controlled stress management via 3D-Shaping on the upper sail’s leading edge has become an industry standard in paraglider construction – keeping the aerodynamically critical areas as wrinkle-free as possible. Depending on the model, 3D-Shaping is applied in single or double form.

We complemented the standard 3D-Shaping with an additional 3D-Shaping on the trailing edge, in order to optimize the aerodynamic effect of the miniribs.

For maximum clarity, all line galleries are reduced to three clearly separated riser levels. This makes sorting easier, creates structure and ensures intuitive handling – from ground handling to takeoff. An extended A-riser supports the pilot during inflation, improves control in the launch phase and provides extra clarity – exactly when it matters most.

The line mix of modern, matched materials combines length stability with low drag and high everyday practicality.

The robust risers with 20 mm webbing are fully color-coded and designed for longevity in school use. They offer balanced stiffness and a precise, direct feel for controlled ground handling, clean takeoffs and maximum clarity in every phase of flight.

The ergonomic SWING Duo Grip brake handles enable fatigue-free steering, and the magnetic Fidlock fastening ensures easy, reliable storage of the brake handles – both when packing and before launch.

The entire line set, line geometry and risers are fully color-coded. This provides maximum clarity during ground handling and especially in the launch phase, minimizes mix-ups and makes orientation easy from day one. The connection loops are clearly marked as well, so it is instantly visible whether the risers are correctly attached to the harness.