Bruce Goldsmith Design Innovation

Founded by former World Champion pilot and veteran designer Bruce Goldsmith: a pioneering co-founder of Ozone Paragliders with over three decades of free flight leadership: BGD (Bruce Goldsmith Design) represents the perfect fusion of dynamic handling, vibrant aesthetics, and refined passive safety. Headquartered in the South of France with European distribution in Austria, BGD engineers wings known worldwide for their distinct "paragliders with personality" signature handling.

Whether you are stepping into thermalling progression, mastering hike and fly peaks, or pushing sport class XC routes, BGD delivers cutting edge progressive line geometry, progressive 3D shaping, and unmatched flight feedback.

Why Fly2Base Pilots Choose BGD Gliders

• World Champion Design Pedigree: Drawing on Bruce Goldsmith's foundational experience designing iconic gliders across the industry, every BGD canopy is built with decades of proven aerodynamic research and flight efficiency.

• Signature Dynamic Handling: BGD wings are celebrated for their precise, progressive brake feedback and high pitch stability, giving pilots complete confidence when carving up thermal cores.

• Progressive Construction & Safety: Incorporating advanced chord cut shaping, reinforced leading edge mini ribs, and premium lightweight materials to optimize airflow while maintaining exceptionally high collapse resistance.

• Targeted Progression: A comprehensive, performance driven lineup spanning accessible progression wings for entry level thermalling, versatile light canopy options for hike and fly adventures, high end intermediate cross country machines, and refined 2 liner sport class gliders.

Finding Your Perfect BGD Glider & Sizing

Selecting the correct glider model and wing loading is critical for getting the most out of your flying season. Flying a wing in the ideal section of its certified weight range ensures optimal speed, thermal bite, and canopy authority.

As an authorised BGD dealer, Fly2Base provides local Australian support, genuine factory inclusions, and expert pilot guidance to help you configure your new wing with total confidence.

Need advice on selecting the right size, line configuration, or harness match?

Contact the Fly2Base pilot team today for personalized local sizing support before placing your order.