Paraglide
In the air the temperature drops several degrees with every kilometre of altitude, and you sit motionless in the harness for the whole flight. Your muscles are resting, so the heat has to come from outside. Heated gloves and base layers add it exactly where it is needed, so you control the lines as confidently in the third hour of the flight as in the first.
In this category you will find windproof universal gloves with touchscreen support and three heat levels, waterproof insulating overmitts for cloud and rain, base layers with four heating zones, a hoodie and trousers that warm the knees and lower back, power bank vests, a neck warmer that heats the chest and nape, and socks with a remote you can operate through a flight suit pocket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will heated gloves last a paragliding flight of several hours?
Yes, Glovii gloves are designed for many hours of use at a steady heat level, so you control the lines as confidently at the end of the flight as at launch. The exact run time on one charge depends on the chosen heat level and model.
Will I keep the feel of the brake lines in heated gloves?
Yes, the gloves have a cut that preserves the feel of lines and toggles, so you steer the paraglider with the same precision as in ordinary gloves.
What else besides gloves is worth heating on a long flight?
When you sit still in the harness for hours, heated base layers and socks also work well, because a motionless body produces less heat than a walking one.
Can I use a vario and phone in the gloves during the flight?
Yes, the universal gloves with touchscreen support let you use the screen of a vario, phone or navigation without taking the glove off, and you switch the heat button on the back of the glove with the other hand in flight.
How do I extend the heating time for a full day of flying?
The vest and neck warmer run on a power bank, so a larger capacity means longer heating, and a spare power bank in a harness pocket doubles the run time. For gloves and base layers with their own battery you can buy a second set of batteries and swap them at launch for the next flight.