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Backpacks and Flytraps


from Critter Mountainwear

Sky Trek 2000

The backpack design that started it all. With a removable suspension system that transfers the weight to the hips yet still allows for storing the pack in a paragliding harness, the Sky Trek can not be beat for comfort.


500 denier Cordura body and bottom.
Removable foam and plastic frame provides total support for hiking.
Pack frame slides into the back pocket of most modern harnesses.
Large #10 front zipper.
Variable 3,400 to 9,500 cu. in. capacity.
Multiple suspension adjustment points to fine tune the fit.
Side compression straps to stabilize the pack.
Large top pocket.
Large front pocket.
Comfortable padded foam shoulder straps and hip belt.
All seams are double stitched and taped for reinforcement.
Made in Colorado, USA


Sky Trek Alpine

The Sky Trek Alpine is the successor to the legendary, best selling Sky Trek Summit. Using a new 210 Spectra fabric combined with lighter hardware cuts off unnecessary weight. Mesh lined back improves ventilation and comfort. This is the ultimate paragliding backpack for your hike and fly adventures


FlyTrap Tarps

There are a lot of stuff tarps out there. So when we decided to build one, extra attention was given to durability and convenience. Once you use a Fly Trap, you'll agree this is the best. All of the Fly Traps include the following features:


8 oz. Dupont Cordura bottom.
Oxford cloth nylon and mesh upper.
Two burly handles.
Bomber cinch cord.
All seams are double stitched and taped for reinforcement.
58" diameter for Fly Trap I & II+.
58"x64" oval shape for Fly Trap Tandem.
Made in Colorado, USA.





Books and Videos

Aerial Paragliding carries a complete selection of paragliding books and videos. The essential "Weather to Fly", "Art of Kiting" and other Cloudbase 101 videos with Dixon White, along with books like "Paragliding, A Pilots Training Manual" and "Understanding the Sky" make this the one stop shop for paragliding Media. We also carry a number of others from educational to entertaining. Give us a call!










Hanwag Fly 2000 Paragliding Boots

Hanwag boots are the paraglider pilots best friend. All leather upper with reinforced ankle support, gortex lined, and soft cushion for landing make this boot a must have.






Flytec 4010 Variometer

The 4010 Realtime variometer has all of the features that you will need in your endeavors as a soaring pilot. This is a vario that you will not outgrow. Rugged and compact, it has been used around the world with nothing but praise for it's operation


Two Altimeters
Digital and Analog Variometer
Real Time Clock, Flight Timer and Stopwatch
Optional Speed Display and Stall Alarm
Temperature Display
20 Flight Memory with Date Stamp



Flytec 4020XL


The 4020XL offers all of the features of the 4010 Real-Time plus the ability to record a barograph trace of your flight and to record the data necessary for creating a polar graph of your performance.


The 4020XL barograph is FAI approved and has been used in numerous world records including the longest flight in the world in a hang glider, paraglider and balloon.


126 hour FAI approved barograph.
Customizable audio
Polar recording capability
No back-up battery required


Flytec 5030 GPS

State of the art flight computer with integrated 16 channel GPS.


State-of-the-Art Technology
Redesigned keypad
Integral 16 channel GPS
McCready functions
Final glide computer
Data Logger
Substantially Improved User Manual




New 6005

The latest vario from Flytec!

3 altimeters
Digital and analog variometer
Smart-filter technology
User customizable audio
5 full-time data fields
Always-on realtime clock
Louder audio with 6 settings
Ambient temperature
Battery life over 250 hours (2xAA)
Airspeed sensor ready
Superb ergonomics and styling
Very compact and light
2 year warranty



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