PHI MAESTRO 2 Light

PHI MAESTRO 2 Light: Elevate Your XC Performance With Confidence

A New Era of Sport Class Paragliding

The PHI MAESTRO 2 Light stands as a true breakthrough for cross-country pilots who refuse to compromise on performance, handling, or weight. Designed for those who demand more—whether exploring distant peaks or pushing personal bests—this exceptional wing blends advanced aerodynamics with cutting-edge materials. From hike-and-fly adventures to competitive podiums, the Maestro 2 Light is built to deliver.PHI MAESTRO 2 Light

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Why Choose the PHI MAESTRO 2 Light?

Redefining the EN B+ category, this glider combines remarkable efficiency with remarkable accessibility. Thanks to its innovative lightweight construction, pilots benefit from:

• Exceptionally low weight, starting around 3.5 kg (size M)

• 53 precision-shaped cells, delivering ultra-smooth surfaces with reduced drag

• High-performance airfoil, engineered for maximum glide and climb

• Pitch-stable handling, inspiring confidence in active air

• Ultra-clean line plan, reducing resistance while boosting aerodynamic flow

Additionally, the refined sail tension, optimized profile, and improved line geometry deliver unprecedented precision in thermal centering and glide performance — allowing you to fly farther with less effort.

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PHI MAESTRO 2 Light Lightweight Technology, Heavyweight Performance

At the heart of the PHI MAESTRO 2 Light is a combination of premium materials:

• Double-coated Skytex fabric, providing durability with minimal weight

• Unsheathed Aramid lines, for reduced drag and responsive feedback

• Ultralight nylon rods in the leading edge, preserving shape while saving grams

• Minimalist Dyneema risers, delivering direct, reliable control

Together, these features ensure that the wing stays light in your pack but strong and stable in flight, making it a perfect match for alpine launches and long-distance XC.

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PHI MAESTRO 2 Light Precision in Every Turn

Whether you’re centering a narrow thermal or transitioning along a cloud street, the Maestro 2 Light answers your inputs with crisp precision. Its direct brake feel and low inertia translate into responsive handling, encouraging pilots to trust the wing even in challenging conditions. Many describe it as an extension of their own flying instincts—turning every puff of lift into usable altitude.

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Where the Maestro 2 Light Excels

Versatility is at the core of this glider’s design. Whether tackling challenging climbs or gliding across endless valleys, the PHI MAESTRO 2 Light adapts gracefully:

• Hike-and-Fly: compact packing and low weight for carrying up rugged trails

• Cross Country: optimized glide and climb performance across a variety of air masses

• Alpine Launches: fast and easy inflation even in tight or technical launches

• Competitions: competitive performance while preserving EN B+ safety margins

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Sizing Guide: Find Your Perfect Fit

No matter your build or goals, there’s a PHI MAESTRO 2 Light size to suit:

Every size retains the same balanced handling and performance so you can match your weight range and mission profile with confidence.

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Setup and Care Guide

Maintaining the PHI MAESTRO 2 Light is simple with a thoughtful routine:

• Preflight: Check risers, lines, and fabric for any wear or damage

• Packing: Concertina pack to preserve the leading-edge rods and airfoil shape

• Storage: Always dry thoroughly and store in a shaded, ventilated area

• Line check: Measure periodically to ensure trim remains in optimal range

This attention to care will ensure a long, reliable life for your wing.

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Pilot Feedback

Pilots worldwide celebrate the Maestro 2 Light for its reliable handling and cross-country prowess:

“After switching to the Maestro 2 Light, my XC flights have reached new levels. The handling is crisp, and it climbs like a dream.” — Alex B., France

“I love how easy it is to carry up mountains. It’s the perfect balance between weight and performance.” — Maria L., Spain

“This wing feels like an extension of my body. It turns, climbs, and glides with precision and confidence.” — Johan S., Sweden

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PHI MAESTRO 2 Light Technical Specifications

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Elevate Your Adventures

The PHI MAESTRO 2 Light is more than a wing; it is your invitation to chase freedom, distance, and the beauty of the skies. Every glide, every turn, every climb comes alive thanks to its sophisticated engineering and meticulous design. With confidence and performance built right in, you are free to redefine your horizons — one perfect thermal at a time.

Technical data

size		17	18	19	21	22	23	25
certified weight range	kg	55-75	60-85	65-90	75-100	83-108	90-115	105-135
standard weight range	kg	55-75	60-80	65-85	75-95	83-103	90-110	105-130
extended weight range	kg	–	80-85	85-90	95-100	103-108	110-115	130-135
ext. weight range motor	kg	50-150	70-150	65-150	75-150	83-170	90-170	105-170
flat area	m²	19.58	20.59	21.86	24.17	25.35	26.45	28.72
projected area	m²	16.96	17.83	18.82	20.82	21.81	22.77	24.71
flat aspect ratio		5.56	5.56	5.56	5.56	5.56	5.56	5.56
projected aspect ratio		4.17	4.17	4.13	4.13	4.13	4.13	4.13
weight standard R07 riser	kg	3.24	3.39	3.59	3.84	3.94	4.09	4.34
weight superlight RZ3 riser	kg	3	3.15	3.35	3.6	3.7	3.85	4.1
number of cells		76	76	76	76	76	76	76
flat span	m	10.43	10.67	11.02	11.59	11.87	12.12	12.63
projected span	m	8.40	8.64	8.81	9.26	9.49	9.69	10.10
line length	m	6.44	6.7	6.55	6.89	7.06	7.21	7.51
maximum chord	m	2.34	2.4	2.47	2.6	2.66	2.72	2.83
minimum chord	m	0.53	0.54	0.56	0.59	0.6	0.62	0.64
material		Porcher Skytex 27 doube coated
risers		R07 (3+1), RZ3 (3)
riser length	mm	600	600	600	600	600	600	600
speedway	mm	150	150	180	180	180	180	200
certification (EN/LTF)		B	B	B	B	B	B	B
certification DGAC		i.A.	i.A.	i.A.	i.A.	i.A.	i.A.	i.A.

i.A. = in process.

Weight ranges

PHI MAESTRO 2 Light Colours

Standard colours: CC01 (White-Blue), CC02 (Orange-Blue top, White-Blue bottom), CC03 (Gold-Black), CC04 (Red-White), CC05 (Lime-Black)

PHI MAESTRO 2 Light Package

• Glider
• Harmonica concertina packing bag
• Repair material

MAESTRO 2 light: a new era in light!

The MAESTRO 2 defines a new benchmark in high B. The MAESTRO 2 light is offering the same performance and flying dynamics in lightweight design.

With 76 cells, additional mini ribs and some new technologies, the MAESTRO 2 shows an unprecedented shape and surface. They used thei very advanced lightweight engineering to achieve a very low weight even with this high cell count and complexity.

Designer’s notes

“It is not only the high complexity of this wing with its 76 cells and additional mini ribs, offering an extremely smooth finish.
It’s not only its breathtaking performance in thermaling, gliding and speed. It’s the balance. The handling and the feeling of being one with this outstanding wing!

PHI MAESTRO 2 Light

We are getting more and more specialists for light weight engineering in paragliding design. Our finger rib technique (“trompets”) leading through holes in the neighbour profiles to enable bridges over 4 or 5 cells is still setting the standard in that field.

We are constantly working on more perfection, resulting in even lower weights. The Porcher Skytex 27 double coated cloth is proven to be very stable. The second coating procedure guarantees good porosity values even after ageing.”

– Hannes Papesh, Phi Designer

PHI MAESTRO 2 Light Features

After plenty of simulated drafts and real prototypes, they came up with a concept of high complexity to reach an unmatched clean surface and a very high form stability.
The increased high cell number (76 cells over 60 of the predecessor) in combination with the optimized 3D shaping, the new form stable rods and the additional mini ribs in the leading edge are offering a clear reduction of wrinkles in the critical high airspeed/lift section of the wing.
The result is not only better performance at all speeds. The airstream is more stable attached: the maximum lift is higher, the flyable angle of attack is bigger: the low speed flying excellent, the handling more forgiving (longer brake travels), and as a result of that the thermalling abilities on a new level.

PHI MAESTRO 2 Light

Phi kept on optimizing and finally reached new levels of the famous safety/performance ratio. During the process of optimization, Phi proved every design element for its need: they eliminated some trailing edge mini ribs, the bottom sail rods and some rods in the wingtips. So finally the MAESTRO 2 is just a little heavier than it’s predecessor and still reasonable in price. The reduction of rods is offering an easy small packing. The MAESTRO 2 has rods only where they are really needed.

It was essential for Phi to reach the same clean surface with the light version. Material selection, orientation and dimension was proven in several prototypes to ensure good form stability and durability. So finally the MAESTRO 2 light shows the same performance and flying behaviour as the normal version. With an even more dynamic handling caused by the lower canopy weight.

 

Materials

• Porcher Skytex 27 doube coated

PHI MAESTRO 2 Light Risers

The MAESTRO 2 is delivered with the semilight C handle riser R07. It is a straight forward and very clean design with the target to reach easy handling and good length stability.

When you want to reach minimum weight, Phi recommend the superlight RZ3 riser. The RZ3 risers have 235g less weight than the R07 (per pair).

See Phi risers