Ozone knocked it out of the park with the newest iteration of the Ultralite. This wing is incredibly versatile from light wind soaring to technical high alpine launches. Having soared this wing in many different conditions I can truthfully say that it’s a go to wing for soaring our local hill to high alpine sessions it’s incredibly stable profile makes it a no brainer when choosing what wing to fly. It’s also very playful when taking sled rides down steep mountain. In the smaller sizes it’s super fun to fly aggressively from steep spirals to rolls and huge wingovers it gives that Ozone confidence that allows you to be playful without being worried about the stability.
The comparatively shorter lineset makes it easier to find suitable launch sites in the alpine. And the lightweight fabric allows for easy and reliable inflations even in technical terrain. The lightweight construction also makes this wings pack ability a great option for long slogs in the mountains with being overburdened with weight and pack volume.
Having flown most all the Mini wings on the market I believe this is the most versatile and reliable option on the market.
Ozone's lightweight gliders have launched from the summit of Mount Everest, competed in every iteration of the legendary X-Alps race, and redefined big mountain flying. This impressive history of mountain performance has been distilled into Ozone's Ultralite 5. With sizes ranging from nimble and dynamic miniwings to efficient and stable paragliders, there is a wing waiting to impress every pilot. While naming this wing may not have burst the seams of creativity, they certainly got it right: the Ultralite 5 is one of the lightest dual-surface gliders. While the very minimalistic risers require a bit more care to avoid twisting, the lines are impressively resilient for their weight. From an aerodynamic perspective, the redesigned SharkNose profile has significantly improved speed and glide performance without compromising passive safety. With the exceptional and diverse capabilities of the Ultralite 5, Ozone has once again earned its reputation as a leader in mountain flying efficiency and performance.
- Offers excellent speed and glide performance in an incredibly lightweight package.
- Lightweight fabric and a redesigned canopy profile facilitate effortless inflations and quick launches.
- With a broad range of sizes, there is an Ultralite 5 for every pilot and flying style.
- Keep your weight down and your altitude up with an F*Lite 2 harness.
| Specifications | |
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Weight |
1804g [15] 1964g [17] 2132g [19] 2278g [21] |
| Area (Flat) | 14.9m² [15] 16.9m² [17] 18.9m² [19] 20.9m² [21] |
| Area (Projected) | 13.1m² [15] 14.7m² [17] 16.5m² [19] 18.1m² [21] |
| Span (Flat) | 8.2m [15] 8.8m [17] 9.3m [19] 9.7m [21] |
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Chord |
2.25m [15] 2.4m [17] 2.54m [19] 2.66m [21] |
| Aspect Ratio (Flat) | 4.56 |
| Aspect Ratio (Projected) | 3.40 |
| Cells | 34 |
| Speed Bar Travel | 160mm |
| Certifications | LTF/EN A/B/C |
| Weight Range (LTF/EN A) | 55-100kg [21] 65-110kg [23] 75-120kg [25] |
| Weight Range (LTF/EN B) | 55-95kg [19] |
| Weight Range (LTF/EN C) | 55-90kg [17] |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Materials | |
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Dominico N10D |
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Leading |
Nylon rods |
| Lines | Upper cascades: Edelrid A8001-U Middle cascades: Edelrid A8001-U Main lines: Edelrid A8001-U Brake lines: Edelrid A8001-U, Liros DSL |
| Risers | 7mm Dyneema |
| SkyRun Says | |
| Usage | Hike-and-fly, para-alpinism |
| Notes | A wide range of sizes accommodates most pilots and flying styles |
| Bottom Line | An ultralight glider with impressive performance |
| Compare to other Hike & Fly Wings | |
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Questions & Reviews
12/27/2025
Spencer
(downright abused product)
1/8/2026
Thank you for the thorough review. My experience is mostly with gazers, rapidos, firefly and buzz. Looking to get an ultralite 5 for alpine missions and fun hike and fly sledders. I am 195lbs. Leaning toward a 19m any suggestion in sizing for those missions? Looking for some glide but mostly to enjoy a playful decent.
Cheers
Cheers
1/9/2026
Hi Joseph,
We aren't too far apart in weight, and I fly the 19m Ultralite 5. I think the 19m should be at the top of your list for your use case.
Best,
We aren't too far apart in weight, and I fly the 19m Ultralite 5. I think the 19m should be at the top of your list for your use case.
Best,
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