SupAir X LITE Ultra-light Rescue
SupAir X LITE 80 Ultra-light Rescue Reserve Parachute
Your Trusted Ultra-Light Companion for Absolute Safety in the Skies
When you’re soaring above landscapes, feeling the air rush past, and experiencing the unmatched freedom of flight, your safety is non-negotiable. The SupAir X LITE 80 Ultra-light Rescue Reserve Parachute is the pinnacle of modern safety gear for paragliding enthusiasts who refuse to compromise between security, minimal weight, and exceptional performance. Whether you’re an experienced cross-country pilot, an acro enthusiast, or a passionate beginner seeking peace of mind, this reserve is designed to respond instantly and effectively in emergency situations.
Why the SupAir X LITE 80 is a Game-Changer
This ultra-light rescue system represents years of meticulous engineering and a deep understanding of pilots’ needs. Not only does it reduce weight without sacrificing durability, but it also offers fast opening times, stable descent, and effortless packing. Because every second matters in an emergency, its deployment has been optimized for rapid inflation and reliable performance in diverse flying conditions.
Unmatched Ultra-Light Construction
One of the most remarkable aspects of the SupAir X LITE 80 Ultra-light Rescue Reserve Parachute is its minimal weight. By incorporating state-of-the-art fabrics and advanced manufacturing techniques, SupAir has created a reserve that feels practically invisible in your gear setup—until the moment you need it most.
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Reduces overall carry weight, making it ideal for hike-and-fly adventures
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Crafted from high-tenacity lightweight fabric that offers exceptional tear resistance
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Compact storage dimensions that integrate seamlessly into modern harness compartments
Rapid Deployment You Can Count On
Emergencies demand immediate action. That’s why the SupAir X LITE 80 has been engineered to deploy smoothly and quickly, no matter the altitude or situation.
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Ultra-fast inflation for minimized freefall time
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Reduced sink rate for a safer, more controlled landing
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Streamlined handle design for intuitive activation under pressure
Safety Without Compromise
When it comes to rescue reserves, weight savings should never mean cutting corners. The SupAir X LITE 80 Ultra-light Rescue Reserve Parachute delivers both minimal weight and uncompromising safety standards. It meets strict certification requirements, ensuring reliability across a wide range of real-world conditions.
Designed for Every Pilot
From recreational pilots enjoying a weekend glide to seasoned competitors pushing performance boundaries, this reserve adapts to your flying style. The SupAir X LITE 80 is ideal for:
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Cross-country pilots who value lightweight equipment without sacrificing safety
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Hike-and-fly adventurers seeking minimal bulk for long ascents
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Acro pilots who demand rapid deployment and stability during dynamic maneuvers
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New pilots building confidence with top-tier safety gear
Technical Excellence
Weight: Approximately 1.4 kg (varies slightly with packing style)
Sink Rate: Low descent rate for controlled, soft landings
Certification: EN and LTF approved
Opening Time: Optimized for rapid inflation under varied conditions
Key Advantages of the SupAir X LITE 80 Ultra-light Rescue Reserve Parachute
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Ultra-lightweight build for maximum comfort during long flights
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Exceptional reliability thanks to top-grade materials and rigorous testing
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Fast deployment system for immediate emergency response
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Compact design for easy integration into any compatible harness
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Smooth, stable descent ensuring better landing outcomes
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Inclusive suitability for beginners to expert-level pilots
Built with Pilots in Mind
SupAir’s design philosophy places the pilot experience at the heart of every product. The X LITE 80 is not just a safety device—it’s an extension of your trust in your equipment. Every seam, stitch, and material choice reflects a commitment to reducing weight without compromising operational performance.
Confidence in Every Flight
Even the most skilled pilots understand that unpredictable situations can arise. Having the SupAir X LITE 80 Ultra-light Rescue Reserve Parachute at your side means you’re always prepared. Its intuitive design ensures that even under intense stress, deployment remains simple and fast.
Maintenance and Longevity
To keep your reserve in optimal condition, regular inspections and professional repacking are essential. The X LITE 80’s durable materials ensure a long service life, provided it’s maintained according to manufacturer guidelines.
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Annual professional repacking recommended for consistent performance
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Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture
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Inspect for wear after each flight season to maintain reliability
Why Choose the SupAir X LITE 80 Over Other Reserves?
Because not all rescue parachutes are created equal, choosing the right one can mean the difference between a controlled landing and unnecessary risk. SupAir’s long-standing reputation for quality, combined with the X LITE 80’s innovative ultra-light design, makes it the preferred choice for pilots worldwide.
Your Safety, Your Freedom
Flying is about freedom, exploration, and adventure—but safety is the foundation that makes all of it possible. The SupAir X LITE 80 Ultra-light Rescue Reserve Parachute gives you the peace of mind to focus on the joy of flight, knowing you have a reliable backup for every moment in the air.
Order Your SupAir X LITE 80 Ultra-light Rescue Reserve Parachute Today
Don’t compromise on your safety or your performance. Whether you’re upgrading your current reserve or gearing up for your first major flying season, the SupAir X LITE 80 offers the perfect combination of lightweight design, rapid deployment, and certified safety.
Take the next step towards safer skies—equip yourself with the SupAir X LITE 80 Ultra-light Rescue Reserve Parachute and fly with confidence.
The X LITE is specially designed for Hike & Fly, combining maximum lightness and compactness. With a weight of just 741 g, the selection of materials and optimization of its structure guarantee reliability and sturdiness while maintaining the lightest weight on the market.
The X LITE brings a host of innovations to the table, not least thanks to its brand-new design riser. Developed in collaboration with COUSIN Trestec, the riser is equipped with a technology inspired by parallel-core braided climbing equipment, giving it increased strength as well as excellent elasticity. The material’s flexibility helpsabsorb some of the energy when the parachute opens. The forces applied to the canopy are reduced, enabling Use lighter materials to be used, with the best possible energy dissipation.
Even at its featherweight, the X LITE makes no compromises on safety. The panel structure forms a new, flatter arch, resulting in improvedStability and a smoother descent.
SupAir X LITE Ultra-light Rescue
The assembly of the different parts of the parachute forms a “spider’s web” whose role is to redirect stress towards the edges of the parachute to dissipate energy and avoid the accumulation of force on a single point. This more robust assembly leads to a selection of Fabrics lighter parachutes, while maintaining High safety levels.
Whether you’re an experienced athlete or a Hike & Fly enthusiast, the X LITE makes your life easier. With its color-coded lines and Bending markers on the panels, the X LITE makes Bending particularly quick and easy. Just follow the markings, and in just a few minutes your parachute is perfectly packed. No more excuses for putting off packing your parachute!
The X LITE’s original pod features flaps specially designed to open in two stages, avoiding the risk of interference between the two buckles that hold the lines and pod in the closed position. The original pod weighs just 17 g, for a total weight of 758 g. The X LITE can be installed in a different pod from the original, provided that the opening system is checked for correct operation beforehand.
The X LITE has been developed in a first size with a Flying weight range ranging from 45 to 80 kg without the glider.
Technical data
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| Weight (g) | 741 |
| Weight with pod (g) | 758 |
| Volume (L) | 2,02 |
| Surface area (m²) | 22 |
| Flying weight range min – max (flying weight range without paraglider) | 45 – 80 |
| sink rate max (m/s) | 5,35 |
| Opening time (s) | 3,63 |
At the heart of ultra-light
Imagine a rescue parachute so light and compact it’s almost invisible. At 741 grams, the X LITE offers unrivalled lightness and compactness.
Its featherweight is not its only asset: thanks to its unrivalled compactness, it offers a reduced volume of just 2.02 L. So you can save weight without compromising on safety.
Designed for Hike & Fly enthusiasts in search of performance and lightness, the X LITE is at the crossroads of technical innovation and minimalism. It’s a must-have for pilots riders looking for lightness without compromising on safety.
DYNALINK innovation
Our designers’ initial objective was ambitious: to design the world’s lightest rescue parachute while maintaining the highest level of safety and robustness High .
The major challenge for the parachute is to pass the certification tests, which subject it to severe stress. The lighter the product, the greater the risk of its structure being weakened, preventing it from passing this crucial stage.
To meet this challenge, SUPAIR teamed up with COUSIN Trestec and their expertise in rope technologies to develop a new kind of elevator: the DYNALINK.
Today, most parachutes are equipped with a static riser and canopy reinforcements to withstand the shock of opening and guarantee the integrity of the parachute.
The DYNALINK takes a completely different approach. Thanks to the elasticity of the materials used, the elevator absorbs part of the energy by deforming, reducing stress on the rest of the structure. Once the energy has been absorbed, the elevator returns to its original shape. This operation is therefore non-destructive.
TheUse of this new technology enablesUse lighter materials than when the impact is borne solely by the reinforcements. Thanks to this patent-pending innovation, the X LITE pushes back the limits of design ultra-light while passing High all the homologation and safety tests required by standards.
A durable parachute
The X LITE’s selection of materials and design techniques give it incredible sturdiness for its weight.
Like the dynamic elevator, the panel cut-outs and layout are designed to dissipate and distribute the forces and pressures to which the parachute is subjected during deployment.
This “spider’s web” assembly instantly distributes stresses more evenly over the whole wing, avoiding the accumulation of these forces at a given point.
A simple and obvious Bending
We believe that a parachute should be easy to pack, so that the pilot can comply with the recommended packing frequencies and guarantee his safety.
Although the X LITE is a lightweight, high-performance High parachute, it’s still easy to pack thanks to its multiple visual markings. These markings tell you exactly where to hold the panels to pack this square parachute correctly.
Whether it’s the color-coded lines to divide the beam, the toggles to bring the panels together, or the markings for a precise Bending , the X LITE simplifies the Bending steps as much as possible.
No compromise on safety
The square design of the X LITE offers a better Stability of the parachute during descent, and therefore a high level of passive safety.
To slow down a parachute’s descent speed, it’s necessary to design the canopy to be as perpendicular as possible to the descent trajectory. That’s why the X LITE’s Airfoil has been completely smoothed to increase the surface area oriented along this axis.
This parachute optimization meets this major safety criterion, offering a reduced and safersink rate .
Specification
SupAir X LITE Ultra-light Rescue Overview
| Weight | 5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 11 × 8 × 6 in |
| Size | 80 |
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