Parakite Jester Niviuk

A revolutionary paragliding wing for proximity flying

The Jester is a revolutionary wing that combines Niviuk's historical expertise in paraglider design with advanced kite-surf technologies, creating a completely unique flying experience. Designed for pilots seeking intense sensations and playful handling, the Jester turns every flight into a dynamic game where speed, agility and total control redefine the limits of free flight. This new-generation wing is aimed at thrill-seekers who want to explore a completely different approach to proximity flying.

Para-Kite System Technology: Revolutionary Innovation

The Jester integrates Niviuk’s exclusive Para-Kite System (PKS), an innovative riser system that revolutionizes traditional control. These groundbreaking risers connect the brake handles to an ingenious pulley system, enabling total control of the wing’s angle of attack. In the high position, the wing accelerates and dives forward, while in the low position, the system gradually adjusts the trim to slow and stabilize the wing. This patented technology offers unmatched handling versatility, allowing pilots to instantly adapt their wing’s behavior to flight conditions and personal preference.

Exceptional Performance and Agility

This ultra-fast parakite wing stands out with its direct handling and crisp response, delivering precise, sharp turns that will delight fans of technical flying. Its outstanding reactions allow tight maneuvers and instant trajectory changes, essential for proximity flight and dynamic soaring. Despite its liveliness, the Jester maintains a forgiving and predictable behavior at low speeds, ensuring remarkable passive safety. The progressive brake pressure provides an intuitive feel, making smooth landings and precise flares easier even in challenging conditions.

Versatile Use and Playgrounds

The Jester excels in multiple free flight disciplines, turning every environment into a playground. For soaring on dunes or cliffs in strong winds, this wing offers remarkable stability and the ability to exploit even the weakest dynamic lift. Steep descents along terrain ridges become a joy thanks to its millimetric control of altitude and the ability to fly close to the ground. At the seaside, the Jester shows its full potential during proximity flying sessions, enabling spectacular evolutions in complete safety. This versatility makes it the ideal choice for pilots wishing to diversify their practice and explore new horizons.

Robust Construction for Demanding Environments

Aware that parakites operate in particularly harsh environments, Niviuk designed the Jester using materials that prioritize strength and durability. This wing is specially built to withstand the demands of proximity flying, repeated ground contacts, and strong wind conditions. Carefully selected fabrics and strategically reinforced areas ensure exceptional longevity even under intensive use. Thanks to this reinforced construction, pilots can push their limits without compromising reliability, whether on sandy slopes, rocky terrain, or during repeated take-offs and landings.

Playful and Accessible Flight Philosophy

The Jester embodies a flight philosophy centered on fun and the discovery of new sensations. Unlike traditional paragliders, this wing encourages an active, creative piloting style, turning each flight into a life-sized play session. Its predictable behavior and passive safety system make it accessible to experienced pilots who want to broaden their range of sensations without compromising safety. Learning parakite piloting with the Jester opens up new technical and tactical horizons, significantly enriching the free flight experience and offering an exciting alternative to classic paragliding disciplines.

Our Expert’s Opinion – Thibaut Pignol

The Niviuk Jester surprised me with its perfect balance between accessibility, fun and control. Tested at Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet in light thermal conditions, it stands out with its easy inflation, quick lift-off and its stable behaviour even in light wind. In flight, the Jester offers highly responsive manoeuvrability, precise handling and very smooth glide, while remaining moderate in its dive, making it accessible without being boring. The PKS provides immediate feedback on angle of attack and fine speed management. The wing allows you to play close to the terrain with great precision, while maintaining an efficient glide for transitions.

It will be an excellent choice for intermediate to advanced pilots looking for a versatile, robust and confidence-inspiring parakite that offers dynamic handling without going over the top.

Feel free to check out the full test that Thibaut wrote after his session.