Supair SAVAGE 2 Paraglider Review

17 Aug, 2026
by Carlo Borsattino

If we could keep every wing we fly, the Supair Savage 2 would be very high on our personal list. We have to keep moving on to new gliders, but this is one we would genuinely consider keeping. It is simply an absolute joy to fly—from the launch to the landing.

The Savage 2 combines excellent climbing ability, lovely handling, strong performance and a remarkably high level of comfort. It feels beautifully balanced in the air and behaves consistently across a wide range of conditions. For us, that makes it one of the most complete all-round wings in its class.

Climbing and Thermal Performance

The Savage 2 is an exceptional climber. It has the same impressive climbing character that made its predecessor, the Savage 1, such a strong performer in weak lift, and we would say it climbs at least as well.

We have flown it in everything from very weak, broken climbs where pilots around us were struggling to stay up, to strong, punchy and quite sporty thermals. Even in more turbulent, surgy conditions, the Savage 2 remains comfortable and composed.

The feedback is excellent. We get enough information from the wing to know where the lift is without it becoming nervous or demanding. It is easy to work the core and make small adjustments, and the wing gives us a very clear sense of what the air is doing.

That makes it particularly enjoyable for pilots who love thermalling, whether that means working a local site, doing small out-and-returns or heading off on a big cross-country flight.

Performance

This is a C-class wing with very impressive glide performance. In normal flying, we found it easily competitive with many of the high-C two-liners around it.

Yes, there are some very high-performing two-liners that will have an advantage at full speed, particularly in competition flying where the final glide and maximum speed-glide performance can make the difference. But that is a relatively narrow part of the performance envelope.

For ordinary cross-country flying, the Savage 2 gives us a superb combination of glide, climb and handling. In fact, when flying alongside some high-C two-liners, particularly those that are not at the very top of their performance category, we don't think the Savage 2 gives up anything meaningful in real-world flying.

And that is where this wing becomes particularly interesting: we are getting very strong performance without having to accept some of the compromises that can come with two-liners.

Handling and Comfort

The handling is one of the things we like most about the Savage 2.

The brake pressure is moderate to light, but the controls are not vague. They are direct, precise and easy to understand. The wing responds exactly when asked, without feeling twitchy or overly nervous. We feel the handling and feedback are perfectly balanced; not too much, not too little.

Whilst having relatively responsive and agile handling - one of the best thermalling wings we've ever flown - it is not the most active or sporty wing in the class. Something like the Niviuk Artik 7 P has a little more of that quick, sporty character. But the Savage 2 feels smoother and more composed, and for long flights in sporty air we actually prefer that.

We get very good responsiveness while retaining a high level of comfort.

That comfort factor is important. The Savage 2 doesn't feel like a wing that constantly needs to be managed. We can let it move around in the air and allow it to do its thing. Even in quite choppy and surgy conditions, we found it remarkably collapse-resistant and well behaved.

We did fly actively when conditions were genuinely rough, but overall we think this is a wing that requires less active flying than many of the two-liners in its performance bracket. It feels sorted and balanced rather than demanding.

Three-Liner, or Two and a Half?

Technically, the Savage 2 is a two-and-a-half-liner: it has a three-line configuration through the centre of the wing and a two-line configuration towards the tips.

In practice, that means it retains much of the reassuring behaviour and handling characteristics associated with a three-liner while delivering performance that can compete with genuine two-liners.

For us, that is a very attractive compromise.

We don't have to choose between a wing that is easy and pleasant to fly and one that delivers serious cross-country performance. The Savage 2 manages to combine the two extremely well.

Big Ears and Tip Stalls

Another nice detail is that the Savage 2 gives us both conventional big ears and tip-stall options.

The classic big ears are effective and easy to use, although they are a little flappy. The tip-stall technique works particularly well too.

We also really like the attention to detail in the line configuration. The different lines are colour coded, including the lines used for the different big-ear techniques. It is a small thing, but when we are on the ground trying to identify the correct line quickly, it makes a real difference.

It is exactly the sort of detail that shows the thought that has gone into the design.

Who Is It For?

We think the Savage 2 is an excellent choice for pilots moving into the sports-class/C-class category.

If you are stepping up from a high B, or you are already flying a D and want something that gives you a little more comfort without sacrificing serious performance, this wing deserves to be on your test-fly list.

It is also a fantastic choice for pilots who simply want to enjoy flying rather than obsessing over competition rankings.

You can take it soaring on your local hill, use it for hike-and-fly, launch it for a mountain adventure, or take it cross-country and make the most of a good day. It is equally happy thermalling locally or flying for hours across country.

And if you are someone who values the pleasure of flying as much as the numbers on the performance chart, the Savage 2 makes a very compelling case.

Competition Performance

If your sole objective is winning SRS competitions and maximising every last fraction of speed-glide performance, there are probably better choices.

At the very highest level of competition, the best-performing high-C two-liners will have an advantage, particularly on those crucial final glides where maximum accelerated performance can decide the result.

But that is not the same thing as saying the Savage 2 is slow. Far from it. It has more than enough performance to fly serious cross-country distances and to do extremely well in competition.

It is simply a wing that puts the overall flying experience ahead of chasing the final few percentage points of performance.

For most pilots, we think that is a very sensible trade.

Build Quality

The materials and build quality are really excellent, top notch. The design, finish and attention to detail are all first-rate, and the wing has that feeling of being a carefully considered product - something special, made with real passion - rather than something designed purely around a specification sheet.

Everything feels refined, from the handling to the line layout and the general finish.

Final Verdict

The Savage 2 is a fantastic all-round wing.

It climbs exceptionally well, has very good glide performance, handles beautifully and is remarkably comfortable to fly. It gives us useful feedback without becoming demanding, and it remains composed when conditions get rough.

Most importantly, it is fun.

Whether you want to spend hours thermalling locally, fly small or large cross-country flights, hike up a mountain and fly down, or simply spend an afternoon soaring around your home site, the Savage 2 does it all exceptionally well.

If your priority is extracting the absolute last bit of performance for competition racing, a top-end two-liner may still have the edge. But if you want a wing that combines performance, handling, comfort, climb rate and sheer enjoyment, we would put the Savage 2 very high on the list.

For us, it is one of those wings that makes you want to keep flying.

A huge thumbs-up for the Savage 2 — a superb, confidence-inspiring and genuinely enjoyable all-round C-class wing.

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Testing Footnotes: Supair SAVAGE 2

Our primary aim with testing is to get to know the equipment as thoroughly as possible. We do this so we can best advise our customers on the ideal gear for their specific needs—and just as importantly, steer them away from what isn't right for them. We test all wings as widely as possible, usually in multiple sizes, and continue to compare gear over time. This means our product knowledge continually deepens and our views may evolve. Because of this ongoing process, we often update our written reviews as we gather more airtime and new insights, so it is always worth checking back here from time to time.

Here are our in-depth testing notes for the Supair SAVAGE 2 so far.

Test Parameters & Harnesses Used

At the time of writing, we have thoroughly tested the Savage 2 size M (certified for 83-103 kg) at varying all-up weights ranging from 88 kg to 105 kg. We flew it in a wide spectrum of conditions, from light, scratchy, and smooth lift to top-end, gnarly gale-hanging.

To achieve this broad range of all-up weights, we varied the gear we carried and the harnesses we used—from flying with the lightest harness and minimal gear (to hit the lower weights) to flying with our heaviest harnesses, full vol-biv kit, and ballast (to push the top end).

As usual, we paired the wing with a wide variety of harnesses to see how it behaves across different setups. During this test period, we flew the Savage 2 with:

Supair: Delight 5 (M), Strike 3 (M and L)
Advance: Impress 4 (M, with two reserves)
Kortel: Kooka (M and L)
Niviuk: Arrow P 2 (M) and Roamer P (M)
PHI: Cabrio (L)
Woody Valley: Naos (L) and Wani Light 3 (L)

Wing Loading & Weight Range Tolerance

While wing loading is a critical factor on any paraglider, we found the Savage 2 to be exceptionally tolerant of where it is flown in the weight range—particularly regarding takeoff, landing, handling, and stall behaviour.

Flying in the Lower Range: As with almost all wings, we recommend flying it at least one-third of the way up the weight range. Flown light, it retains a superb float and sink rate in weak conditions. In smooth, light air, the Savage 2 becomes a super-floaty machine that will leave most wings in the dust, while remaining surprisingly cohesive and responsive. However, flying light does noticeably detract from the crispness of the handling, making it feel slightly less authoritative in turns. In turbulent air at lower wing loadings, it feels less comfortable; the wing moves around more and transmits more of the chop. While the handling remains better than most at this load, you may start to feel more like a passenger being bumped about than a pilot fully in command.
Flying in the Mid Range: Even mid-loaded, the Savage 2 offers better handling, feeling, and behaviour than many other wings flown at their absolute optimum loads.
Flying in the Upper Range: Like its predecessor, the Savage 2 performs most efficiently and dynamically when loaded in the upper-middle to the top of the weight range. Loading it up increases internal pressure, sharpens the direct and progressive brake response, improves penetration into strong headwinds, and solidifies collapse resistance—all without sacrificing the accessible nature of this EN-C hybrid 2.5-line design.
Flying Overloaded (Vol-Biv Scenario): Out of pure interest, we tested the wing a couple of kilograms over the top of the certified weight range. The handling becomes even more playful, and the wing feels super-solid. Due to its exceptional inherent climb rate, it still climbs very well overloaded, though it does dig into turns a little more and requires more sensitive handling to climb efficiently. To be absolutely clear: we do not recommend flying outside the certified weight range. However, if you generally fly near the top of the range and occasionally go a little over with a full vol-biv kit, we feel the Savage 2 handles this scenario beautifully.

Unlike some other wings—especially strict 2-liners or wings with less agile handling that demand to be flown in the top third of their range to feel right—the Savage 2 is highly forgiving. Handling is certainly best in the top third, but it is by no means necessary to top-load it to get an excellent feel and highly pleasurable handling.

Handling, Feedback & In-Flight Feel

The handling is, in a word, impressive.

Overall pitch and roll movements are moderately present. The wing moves just the right amount to accommodate the air, cut cleanly into thermals, and provide good feedback, though it leans slightly toward the dampened side. The movements are certainly never excessive.

In anything less than genuinely sporty air, you soon learn to trust the glider—it’s best to let the Savage 2 do its thing to get the most out of it in terms of both handling and performance. When the air gets really gnarly, it requires active input, but it remains relatively comfortable and transmits exactly what you need to know to fly actively. Crucially, for a sports class wing, it is surprisingly forgiving of imprecise pilot inputs in turbulence.

Pilot Demands & Class Placement

The Savage 2 is definitively a mid-C sports class wing—not a low-C, nor a high-B. While the hottest high-B wings with similar aspect ratios might demand a similar level of pilot skill (whilst delivering lesser performance), the Savage 2 offers a very comfortable feel in active air for the sports class.

Even when top-loaded in choppy air, the stall point is remarkably forgiving for a wing with a 6.2 flat aspect ratio. We've flown other sports class wings—even those designed as mid-Cs—that stall far more easily and with much less warning.

Glide and Climb Performance

The climb rate of the Savage 2 is exceptional across the board.

However, what will likely surprise some pilots is just how well it glides across the entire speed range, even fully accelerated, considering it is a 2.5-liner rather than a pure 2-liner. Because we test with an open mind and don't make assumptions based purely on specs (we already know from real-world testing that some high-B 3-liners can match or out-glide some C 2-liners), we weren't completely shocked. But even with our expectations properly calibrated, we were extremely impressed by just how well the Savage 2 performs across its entire speed range!

(As mentioned at the start, we will continue to fly, compare, and test the Savage 2 as the season progresses, so don't forget to check back occasionally for any future updates or fresh insights added to these notes!)

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