BGD Lynx 2 – EN-C Performance Paraglider

The LYNX 2 is our lightweight EN-C wing. It offers excellent cross-country performance and a high level of comfort for its class. It’s designed to inspire confidence even in the most challenging flying conditions and keep you safe as you unleash your wild side in the mountains.

We opted for a 2.5-line hybrid design for this wing for several reasons: a two-line wing would require more support struts in the canopy, which would result in a larger packed volume. We wanted the LYNX 2 to be easy to pack and compact for hiking and competition.

The Lynx 2 is also much easier to pack up for a safe landing at the summit in the backcountry, as the three-line configuration in the center of the wing provides a wide braking range and forgiving stall characteristics. It’s also incredibly easy to launch.

Target Audience
The Lynx 2 is the ideal partner for cross-country pilots who travel light and with complete freedom, and for those who move quickly through their flying terrain without leaving a trace. It is ideal for mountain hiking and flying, where its efficiency and performance combine with excellent safety and relaxed handling. It’s also ideal for the new series-class competitions. While competitive, it’s also accessible to pilots moving up from Class B.

Designer’s Notes
Weighing between 3.2 kg and 4.3 kg across five sizes, the LYNX 2 is one of the lightest wings in its class, without sacrificing durability. We used 32 g/m² fabric in strategic areas to reinforce the leading edge where it needs it most. We’ve also shaved off a few grams on the risers by choosing 12-mm Kevlar-reinforced straps—which are easy to handle—rather than Dyneema laces.

The LYNX 2 is more affordable and easier to fly than the CURE 2, with a slightly lower aspect ratio and fewer cells.

Lightweight, responsive, and precise, its handling and performance feel give it the sensation of a two-line wing and similar performance, while offering the safety, light rear-brake control, and handling characteristics of a three-line wing. Tyr flew a pre-production LYNX 2 in Costa Rica and said it was very relaxing in strong, turbulent conditions. “You can fly almost the entire flight using just the rear risers!”

Impressive braking range and good low-speed handling allow the LYNX 2 to land easily at high altitudes or maneuver through tight spaces. This is one of the reasons we opted for a 2.5-line hybrid design rather than a two-line design.

The new lifters feature an improved acceleration system and a lightweight, efficient rear-lifter steering system. The LYNX 2 is incredibly responsive to handlebar inputs!

The LYNX 2 features our innovative Spiral Safety System. A rib without transverse vents, located just inside the stabilizer, allows the wing’s tip cells to lose pressure when the wing is in a deep spiral. This enables the wing to automatically recover from even the deepest spirals without any pilot intervention.

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