Supair STEP X(cross) Paraglider

Supair STEP X(cross) Paraglider — Where Performance Meets Freedom in EN-B XC Exploration

The Supair STEP X(cross) Paraglider is not just a wing — it’s an invitation. An invitation to step into the sky with purpose, glide with clarity, and pursue the horizons that once felt out of reach. Designed as a high-end EN-B cross-country glider, this hybrid marvel draws from the DNA of Supair’s high-performance lineage. For pilots seeking that elusive balance between intuitive handling, reliable performance, and XC efficiency, the STEP X(cross) delivers — powerfully, precisely, and purposefully.Supair cross-country paraglider

Whether you’re transitioning from a progression wing or hunting thermal lines across expansive valleys, this glider empowers your journey with aerodynamic stability, high-speed efficiency, and forgiving responsiveness. Let’s explore why STEP X(cross) isn’t just a wing — it’s the next evolution in your flying story.Supair cross-country paraglider

Supair cross-country paraglider Designed for Cross-Country Freedom

Seamless Progression Without Compromise

Although the STEP X(cross) is anchored in the EN-B class, it doesn’t limit your goals. It opens new territory.

Thanks to its smart design and intelligent line architecture, the glider offers effortless takeoffs, smooth pitch behavior, and compact yet dynamic roll responses. Additionally, it maintains outstanding passive safety — ideal for thermalling pilots ready to scale up.Supair cross-country paraglider

Unlike traditional EN-B wings that either lean too far toward safety or aggressively chase performance, the STEP X(cross) meets in the middle. And it does so without compromise.Supair cross-country paraglider

Built for Pilots Who Want More

If you’re flying weekend thermals or targeting 100km+ cross-country flights, this wing speaks your language. From stability in accelerated flight to playful yet forgiving turns, every element of its build feels tailored. More than that, the STEP X(cross) lets you focus on decision-making in the sky rather than second-guessing your equipment.

Advanced Aerodynamics, Practical Performance

Balanced and Bold: Structure That Speaks Volumes

Its carefully engineered structure includes a 3-liner architecture with smart line reduction, a feature normally found in high-performance EN-C wings. This creates less drag and improved glide — especially at bar speed. However, the layout remains pilot-friendly and stable, enhancing passive safety without dulling the feel.

Moreover, Supair’s Smart Mini-Ribs technology ensures clean trailing edge tension, helping you carve through the sky with grace and minimal brake input. Each turn becomes a dialogue rather than a demand.

Efficiency Across All Speeds

Accelerated flight becomes efficient and worry-free. The glider retains solid pitch stability, even at full bar. Its speed system connects seamlessly to the structure, allowing high-speed transitions without energy loss.

Whether you’re pushing into headwind transitions or flying dolphin-style between thermals, STEP X(cross) ensures efficiency at every turn. With noticeably low sink rates and excellent glide, even marginal conditions become opportunities instead of obstacles.

Handling That Feels Like Home

Agile Without Being Demanding

Pilots often dream of handling that feels alive yet not exhausting. The STEP X(cross) grants that wish. It offers precise control authority, allowing you to thread through tight thermals without over-correction.

Additionally, the brake pressure is light yet progressive. This helps reduce fatigue on long flights, especially during intense soaring sessions. You’ll find yourself dancing with the sky rather than wrestling it.

Intuitive in All Phases

From launch to landing, the glider behaves predictably and fluidly. The inflation is progressive, the rise steady, and the surge minimal — even in variable winds. In flight, the wing provides honest feedback without overwhelming the pilot, encouraging confidence at every phase of progression.

Landing approaches are equally graceful, with responsive flare capabilities that ensure smooth touchdowns, even in tight LZs.

Materials That Make a Difference

Lightweight but Robust

Built using Skytex 32/27 double-coated fabric, the STEP X(cross) achieves a remarkably light construction (approx. 4.3 kg in M size). However, it doesn’t sacrifice durability.

The inner structure is reinforced where it matters, ensuring long-term resilience while staying light enough for hike-and-fly missions.

Whether you’re ground handling, hiking alpine trails, or soaring for hours, this glider keeps fatigue to a minimum and performance at a maximum.

Smart Packing and Portability

Even after long days in the air, packing the STEP X(cross) is refreshingly easy. The lightweight structure folds compactly, making it ideal for travelers and pilots on the go.

It fits seamlessly into standard rucksacks and hike-and-fly packs, reducing bulk and weight without the stress of special folding techniques.

Who Should Fly the Supair STEP X(cross)?

Tailored for the Evolving Pilot

This glider is perfect for:

• Pilots transitioning from mid-B to high-B wings

• Thermalling pilots seeking to go XC

• Hike-and-fly enthusiasts needing lightness with efficiency

• Cross-country pilots who prioritize comfort over complexity

• Recreational flyers wanting playful handling and glide power

Highlight Features of the STEP X(cross)

✅ EN-B Certified with High-End Performance
✅ Smart 3-Liner Design for Reduced Drag
✅ Lightweight: ~4.3 kg (Size M)
✅ Precision Braking and Easy Inflation
✅ Mini-Ribs and Tension Bands for Aerodynamic Cleanliness
✅ Accelerated Pitch Stability with Efficient Speed System
✅ Skytex 32/27 Fabric for Lightweight Durability
✅ Compact for Travel, Ideal for Hike-and-Fly
✅ Color-Coded Lines for Easy Pre-Flight Check
✅ Compatible with Supair Harnesses and Accessories

Safety Meets Enjoyment — Without a Trade-Off

Certified Confidence

Certified under the EN-B category, the STEP X(cross) underwent rigorous testing in both normal and accelerated flight configurations. The result? A glider that inspires confidence through proven safety — even while delivering performance at the upper limits of its class.

Pilots can expect predictable recovery from collapses, solid wing stability in turbulence, and smooth behavior in active air. Safety, therefore, doesn’t come at the cost of adventure. Instead, it enhances it.

Visual Feedback, Real-Time Trust

Thanks to its cohesive structure, the wing communicates clearly. Visual indicators like wing tip angle, trailing edge deformation, and brake input response give pilots real-time clues on how the air is behaving.

This translates into smarter decisions, more intuitive thermalling, and improved piloting skills flight after flight.

Real Pilot Feedback — Loved by the Community

Voices from the Sky

“The STEP X(cross) gave me confidence on my first 70 km XC. I always knew what it was doing, even in strong thermals.” – Mara L., Spain

“Light enough to hike, solid enough to fly hours. My dream wing for Alpine missions.” – André B., Switzerland

“It’s not just a glider — it’s a partner in flight. Makes me feel in control but never stressed.” – Leo M., France

These testimonials reflect a consistent theme: trust, enjoyment, and freedom.

Technical Specifications (Size M Sample)

What’s Included in the Package

• ✅ STEP X(cross) Glider

• ✅ Compact Internal Rucksack

• ✅ Riser Bag

• ✅ Compression Strap

• ✅ User Manual & Line Plan

• ✅ Riser Maillons (Attached)

Final Thoughts — Why STEP X(cross) Is Your Next Step

Flying is about evolving — from shorter local flights to longer, more strategic XC journeys. The Supair STEP X(cross) Paraglider is engineered to accompany you on that path.

With its unique blend of performance, precision, and accessibility, this glider doesn’t just fit into your story — it elevates it. Whether you’re leaving the hill for the flats, or chasing convergence lines on coastal ridges, it empowers you to fly longer, think smarter, and enjoy every thermal.

The sky is waiting. Take your next step — with the STEP X(cross).

Both light and robust, the STEP X renews the EN-B+ range and optimizes the STEP lineage to keep only the best of its predecessors in a new generation of higher performance wings with excellent durability.

The wing is positioned at the perfect balance between lightness, durability and performance to delight pilots looking for a wing that is both cross-country and comfortable for Use and flight.

Weight : from 3.8 kg

Technical Data

Colors

Standard colors: Earth, Lilac, Ocean

ABOUT STEP X

All the DNA of the glider resides in its name “STEP X”. The letter X, pronounced “cross”, illustrates the intersection of the two disciplines ofCross Country and Hike & Fly. This is exactly where this new generation EN-B+ is positioned: at the crossroads of lightness and durability without compromising on performance. The STEP X is therefore aimed at leisure pilots who wish to equip themselves with an EN-B sport to go further in cross country while continuing to enjoy the pleasures of walking & flight.Supair STEP X

The development team used a wide range of materials to create a wing that is both light and strong. To achieve this, the most exposed areas are equipped with strong and durable materials, while the less stressed areas benefit from light materials for a significant weight saving without impacting on the Life span of the wing. The STEP X allows you to unleash your full potential both on and off the ground flight.Supair STEP X

The performance of the STEP X is due to several elements of its design that have been extensively reworked and optimized compared to its predecessors, starting with the addition of a tension band located between the B and C lines. This strip improves the surface finish while extending the speed range of the wing, giving you a precise, agile and reassuring ride.Supair STEP X

Secondly, the new layout of its diagonals allows an optimization of the distribution of the forces on the Airfoil, thus guaranteeing a better holding of the wing in time, and thus, a greater durability of your glider.Supair STEP X

Finally, the new line branching reduces the overall length of the Line set. This feature improves the performance of the STEP X by reducing drag.

The behavior of the STEP X is reassuring. Its smooth and intuitive piloting allows you to maximize the rate of climb in thermals to go further without tiring you with an unnecessarily complex piloting. Indeed, it is by leaving room for pleasure and safety that the STEP X stands out from some EN-B+ that can sometimes be very demanding to fly. The wing does not try to compete with an EN-C but gives you the means to continue your progression towards performance with confidence.

The STEP X is the logical continuation of an entry-level EN-B such as the LEAF3 or LEAF3 Light and gives you everything you need to prepare for a switch to EN-C.

PERFORMANCE, LIGHTNESS AND DURABILITY ARE THE PROMISES OF THIS WING AT THE CROSSROADS.

Features

STEERING

• Cross country
• Hike & Fly
• Experienced recreational pilot

EQUIPMENT

• Airfoil sharknose
• Lightweight ergonomic elevators
• Anti-friction rings
• Smart mini ribs
• Ears kit
• Wingtip dumping system
• Pulley low friction Ronstan

MATERIALS

• Extrados: Dominico N20 DMF
• Intrados: Dominico 10D White
• Internal structure: MJ Tex MJ32 HF / Porcher Skytex 27 HF 70000E91
• Reinforcements from Rush: MJ Tex 32 HF
• lines: Edelrid, Liros
• Links: Soft Link Dyneema

HOMOLOGATION

• EN Standard
• LTF Standard
• Class B

PERFORMANCE AT THE END OF THE LINES

With its EN-B+ certification, the STEP X is a “Sport” wing. Its design and its entire process of design are designed for cross country flying.

PERFORMANCE IS AT THE HEART OF STEP X’S FLIGHT PROGRAM.

Therefore, it is suitable for pilots who already have some experience, especially in flight distance, to accompany them further in the discipline.

Making performance accessible is the goal of the STEP X. Thanks to its great handling and a reassuring level of passive safety, this glider gives you the confidence to progress in flight distance and acquire solid skills in cross country. What to consider a passage under EN-C serenely.

STEP X can be summed up in three words: powerful, agile, safe.

STEP X, A WING AT THE CROSSROADS

Available from 3.8kg, the “X” designation embodies the notion of compromise between lightness and durability. Designed for pilots looking for a lightweight wing without compromising durability, the STEP X benefits from a wide range of materials to offer great performance at flight and comfort on the ground.

Constructed with a combination of strong and lightweight materials, the STEP X offers a durable structure without sacrificing the lightness of the wing. The most heavily used areas of the wing are reinforced with strong Fabrics for added durability, while the lesser used areas benefit from lighter materials to reduce the overall weight of the wing.

WITH ITS WELL-BALANCED DESIGN , THE STEP X IS AN IDEAL CHOICE PRIMARILY FOR CROSS COUNTRY RIDERS BUT ALSO FOR RANDO ENTHUSIASTS FLIGHT .

Its performance is pleasing at flight while it offers a comfortable lightness and compactness on the ground, allowing a versatile Use in a variety of terrains.

The STEP X is the “all-landing” wing designed for distance.

TECHNOLOGY FOR DISTANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY

The design of the STEP X prevents deformation of the Airfoil over time to ensure maximum performance at flight for the life of the wing.Supair STEP X

INDEED, THE INTERNAL STRUCTURE IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE AN OPTIMAL AXIS OF TENSION ON ALL FABRICS COMPONENT .

The division of a diagonal into several independent bands not only makes the wing lighter, but also ensures excellent support of the Airfoil by distributing the tension evenly and respecting the mesh structure of the fabric to avoid deformation and promote excellent durability of the wing.Supair STEP X

Secondly, the sleeker Line set of the STEP X contributes to the overall lightness of the wing while reducing drag for better performance at flight.Supair STEP X

Whether it is in the choice of materials, in the design structure or in the Line set scheme, everything is thought out so that the STEP X combines performance and lightness.Supair STEP X

A SHARP PILOT

Its lightweight construction, without being ultralight, gives the wing an intuitive and playful behavior. The STEP X communicates air mass information while filtering out unnecessary turbulence, allowing you to be precise in your piloting to optimize all types of air mass.

WHEN IT COMES TO THERMAL EFFICIENCY AND CORNERING ENJOYMENT, THE STEP X IS RIGHT UP THERE WITH THE BEST IN ITS CLASS.

Delivered with its steering bars at the back, you have all the cards in hand for precision piloting, whether in thermals, transitions or even in tracking.Supair STEP X

The new lines distribution scheme on the Airfoil gives the wing more consistency over its entire span. The transverse band positioned between the B and C line is widened to improve the handling of the wing at high angles of incidence and to facilitate its inflation.Supair STEP X

Its 5.7 aspect ratio and the geometry of its Airfoil offer a performance and a pleasant gliding sensation and will delight the cross-country rider who can then set off towards his first 100 km.

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED

Compact Case

Rear steering bar

Repair kit

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