Experience Flight Refined: Ozone Alpina 4 Paraglider

The Ozone Alpina 4 Paraglider is more than just a glider—it’s a masterstroke of design, performance, and lightweight engineering. Ideal for ambitious pilots seeking high-performance XC capability with less weight, the Alpina 4 takes you further, higher, and faster—without compromise.viper4

viper4 Lightweight Performance, Unmatched Precision

Without a doubt, the Ozone Alpina 4 Paraglider offers the same cutting-edge design features as its heavier cousin, the Delta 4. However, it cuts the weight significantly. Crafted with advanced materials and meticulous attention to detail, this wing delivers razor-sharp precision in handling. Whether you’re chasing thermals, ridge soaring, or embarking on long cross-country missions, the Alpina 4 adapts effortlessly.viper4

In addition, the reduced weight improves launch characteristics and handling, especially in tough terrain or alpine starts. Therefore, you gain not only performance but also practicality—an unbeatable duo for serious XC pilots.

Advanced Tech for Exceptional Safety For Ozone Alpina 4 Paraglider

Although performance is a major highlight, safety isn’t sacrificed. The Ozone Alpina 4 Paraglider features refined internal structure and an optimized line layout, which significantly enhance passive safety. Notably, it includes patented Shark Nose technology, which ensures excellent stability at high speeds and in turbulent air.

Consequently, this paraglider allows pilots to explore with greater confidence. Moreover, the precise pitch control contributes to a smooth glide and reduced workload, meaning you’ll feel more in control throughout your journey.

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Cross-Country Ready, Adventure Approved

From rugged mountaintops to wide valley thermals, the Alpina 4 excels. Furthermore, it was engineered for long-distance flight, which makes it a favorite among seasoned pilots who value efficiency and comfort. In fact, every flight becomes an adventure, as the glider’s responsiveness turns every movement into a dance with the wind.

Equally important, the Ozone Alpina 4 Paraglider comes in multiple sizes to match your weight range and flying style. Hence, you can fine-tune your setup for optimal flight characteristics.

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Why Choose the Ozone Alpina 4 Paraglider?

Because it’s lightweight, powerful, and responsive. Because it blends agility with stability. And because it empowers you to push your limits—safely and confidently.

In short, if you want high-performance XC flight with reduced pack weight, the Ozone Alpina 4 Paraglider is your next wing.

Lightness

The A4 is over 1kg lighter than the D4, and 500g lighter than its predecessor, the A3. It’s not just lighter, it’s much lighter, and the reduction in sail weight delivers all of the handling & performance benefits that come with lower inertia — crisper and more agile feel, more sensitivity in the climb, and better collapse behaviour. Of course, it’s nicer to carry, as well.

Performance

The Alpina 4 has a massive +12cm/s sink rate advantage over the A3 during full speed glides. In calm air, this results in a full glider-cone height gain every minute. In turbulence, the gain is larger as the A4 cuts through turbulence using gusts for altitude gain, much like a competition wing. The max speed of the A4 is 3kph faster, walking away from the A3 in accelerated flight.element3

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Intuitive and efficient AoA control, an improved airfoil design, and optimised internal structure make the Alpina 4 an XC glide machine in turbulence. Its structure is the strongest we have yet made. Even in aggressive turbulence the profile remains undisturbed, retaining its shape and efficiency without performance loss from chordwise deformation.

New ACR System

The new Ozone Active Control Risers, inherited from the Mantra series, allows full AoA control throughout the speed range without deforming the camber of the profile. The ACR system acts on B & C lines giving 2-liner control with the comfort of a 3-liner design.element3

Ozone Alpina 4 Mastering Thermals with Precision

When hunting thermals on long-distance flights, the Ozone Alpina 4 Paraglider demonstrates a grace and efficiency that builds trust. As the thermal kicks, the wing bites in and climbs with a confidence you can feel through the harness. Pilots will appreciate how the sail tension helps prevent deformations, ensuring a coordinated climb even in powerful cores.

What sets the Alpina 4 apart is its ability to translate brake input precisely into bank angle, letting you dial in tight, consistent circles without surging. The cohesive, tensioned wing responds instantly yet predictably, maintaining a smooth, energy-efficient turn. Over the course of a day, this means fewer corrections, less energy lost, and more altitude gained.

Expanding Your XC Horizons

Cross-country flying is where the Alpina 4 truly shines. Equipped with a highly efficient profile and low drag line set, it glides effortlessly between thermals, extending your range with less bar pressure. When accelerated, its carefully tuned leading edge resists collapse even in active air, giving you confidence to push through sink with speed.

In real terms, this translates to greater autonomy and self-reliance. Whether crossing a wide valley or pushing deep into unknown terrain, the wing holds course calmly, allowing you to focus on optimizing your line. That confidence is invaluable when your route demands commitment.

Moreover, thanks to its remarkably efficient sink rate, you will notice fewer stressful low saves. Combined with strong pitch stability, it stays flat on glide while maintaining an impressive minimum sink. That equates to longer legs, higher average speeds, and more distance traveled over the course of the flight.

Ozone’s Signature Shark Nose Innovation

A defining characteristic of the Ozone Alpina 4 Paraglider is its Shark Nose profile. Pilots familiar with previous Ozone models will recognize how this technology maintains pressure through a wide angle of attack, defending the leading edge against frontal collapse. This provides a stable, predictable pitch behavior that is absolutely crucial for confidence in challenging XC conditions.

The Shark Nose system also stabilizes the airflow during accelerated flight. You can push bar knowing the internal pressure remains consistent, preserving the clean airfoil shape even at higher speeds. This enhanced solidity translates to better safety margins while achieving higher ground speeds.

Precise Brake Feel

Control is everything, and the Alpina 4’s brake system is engineered for a buttery-smooth progression. The first centimeters of brake input deliver subtle course correction, ideal for fine adjustments during glide. As you pull deeper, progressive resistance kicks in to give immediate authority in stronger turns.

The result is a brake feel that is neither too light nor too heavy. Ozone’s carefully tuned geometry means pilots will never feel surprised by sudden dive behaviors, yet still enjoy the agility to carve tight thermal turns. The wing handles like an extension of your own body, which is a huge advantage on longer or more demanding flights.

Advancing in Safety Without Compromise

Intermediate and advanced pilots will value the Alpina 4’s passive safety profile. Despite its impressive performance, it retains reassuring recovery behavior. When faced with turbulence, collapses recover smoothly and progressively, keeping your heart rate under control.

Furthermore, its stall behavior has been tuned to deliver clear warning signals. The wing provides strong feedback as you approach its limits, helping you stay within a safe operating window. If an incident does occur, the glider’s tendency is to reopen with minimal pilot input, a hallmark of thoughtful Ozone design.

Proven in the Field

While Ozone’s test protocols are rigorous, there is no substitute for real pilots flying real conditions. Early testers of the Alpina 4 reported stunning results in alpine environments, desert thermals, and even coastal soaring sites. Their feedback consistently praised the glider’s ability to handle rowdy air with calm confidence while still delivering sparkling performance.

You can trust that this wing has been validated across varied climates and airflows. Whether flying over arid flats or navigating a complex mountain spine, the Alpina 4 will feel at home. That versatility is a key advantage for pilots who travel widely and seek a wing they can trust in unfamiliar conditions.

Built for the Long Haul

A premium wing deserves premium construction. The Ozone Alpina 4 Paraglider uses top-grade Porcher Skytex 27 and 32 materials, balancing weight reduction with long-lasting durability. These fabrics are treated for UV resistance, preserving their integrity across seasons of hard use.

Equally, the combination of sheathed and unsheathed lines optimizes durability without sacrificing performance. Risers and webbing are chosen to resist abrasion while staying smooth enough for easy handling.

Detail-Focused Design

Every detail on the Alpina 4 reveals thoughtful engineering. Its trailing-edge mini-ribs sharpen the airfoil, reducing drag while improving precision in turns. Internal spanwise straps distribute load evenly, enhancing the glider’s structural stability.

Color-coded risers make identification a breeze on busy launch sites, while intuitive brake pulley placement reduces friction and improves longevity. These seemingly minor details add up, making daily use more comfortable and reliable.Ozone Alpina 4

Ozone Alpina 4 Performance You Can Grow With

Unlike some advanced wings that demand constant attention, the Ozone Alpina 4 Paraglider supports you as your skills grow. It adapts well to pilots stepping up from a high-B or low-C wing, allowing you to discover the benefits of higher performance without feeling overwhelmed.

Over time, you can explore more challenging routes, manage more active conditions, and push higher speeds. The Alpina 4 will reveal new capabilities as your confidence grows, rewarding the investment in your progression.

Adventure-Ready Versatility

If your passion leans toward vol-bivouac, you will love the Alpina 4’s packability. Reduced pack volume, lighter fabric, and intelligent folding options mean you can fit more gear for overnight adventures. Even in demanding hike-and-fly scenarios, its lightweight build reduces strain on your shoulders, making the journey as enjoyable as the flight itself.

Alpine explorers will find huge value in its forgiving launch behavior and stable inflation. These features, combined with its aerodynamic efficiency, encourage you to attempt more remote or technical sites.

Pilots at the Heart of the Design

Every inch of the Ozone Alpina 4 Paraglider is a testament to pilot-centered design. Ozone listens closely to its community, incorporating real-world pilot experiences and field reports directly into the development cycle. As a result, the Alpina 4 is not simply a lab-born prototype but rather a refined, pilot-proven masterpiece.

Through this collaborative innovation, Ozone integrates the voice of everyday pilots—whether they fly weekend coastal sessions or multi-day bivouac expeditions. The wing’s balanced handling, exceptional launch behavior, and deeply reassuring stability are all hallmarks of a design rooted in pilot feedback.

Comprehensive Testing in Varied Terrain

To truly perfect a paraglider, you must validate it far beyond a calm test slope. Ozone rigorously tested the Alpina 4 across countless environments, from high-altitude Alpine thermals to gusty coastal cliffs and expansive desert flats. Pilots pushed it to the limit in all seasons, checking its performance under heat, cold, humidity, and dry air.

That rigorous real-world process gave rise to a paraglider that performs gracefully in unpredictable conditions. Consequently, you can fly with renewed confidence that your equipment will respond as expected even when nature surprises you.

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This is the best behaved Alpina yet. The A4 is highly resistant to collapse, even at full speed in turbulence. The post-collapse behaviour is the mildest of the series. This has been achieved by keeping the aspect ratio relatively low, by improving the structure and line architecture, and by optimising wing twist. Extensive testing shows little tendency to shoot or rotate after side collapse, and no shock re-inflation. The behaviour in frontals is excellent with immediate reopening.paragliding wings

Thanks to the Ozone Shark Nose profile, the wing is resistant to spin & stall and can be flown safely at low speed making top landings, or landings in tight spots, simple for a wing of this class.paragliding wings

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Compared to the A3, the handling is vastly improved. The brakes are linear — precise in the first part of the range and effective in the second. It is easy to adjust the angle of bank and to place the wing exactly where you want in the core. Strong chord structure and high sail cohesion make for highly coordinated roll/yaw and an agile, exciting feel.

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The Alpina 4 is for intermediate to advanced pilots who fly 70-100 hours per year and have SIV experience. Due to its ease of use and high levels of passive safety, it is also very suitable for pilots moving up from the category below. More experienced pilots who want to fly with higher margins of safety will find the A4 a satisfying XC tool with class-leading performance.Ozone SwiftMAX 2

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