BGD DUAL 3

Technical data

* pending certification

Sizing

For versatility, the DUAL 3 is available in three sizes, 38, 41 and 43, with a total weight range of 110 to 239 kilos.

Colours

Standard colours: Cherry, Fern, Lemon.

Package

• Paraglider
• Compression strap
• Riser bag
• inner bag
• Rucksack
• Repair cloth
• Replacement trimmers
• BGD stickers
• BGD gift
• Manual card

Optional extras (Related Products)

• Paragliding Backpacks
• Concertina Packing Bags
• Harnesses
• Reserves
• Helmets
• Instruments

DUAL 3 tandem: THRILL AND CHILL

• Three sizes
• Effortless launch
• New trimmers
• Smooth relaxed feel

A clean-sheet redesign of our popular tandem glider, the Dual 3 delivers next-level performance, precision, and fun. Built for professional pilots and passionate privateers alike, it climbs and glides like a solo wing, yet retains that signature BGD ease and comfort in the air. With sharper handling, enhanced speed range and a lightweight, streamlined construction, the Dual 3 brings more zing for the pilot and more zen for the passenger.

It launches effortlessly, climbs in weak thermals, and handles with playful precision – this is a tandem that turns work into pleasure, and leisure into joy.

Target

The Dual 3 is equally at home working all day on the hill or taking your favourite passenger for a sunset flight. Whether you're clocking up tandems or just flying for fun, the smooth handling and light feel make every flight a pleasure.

Designer's notes

This is not an upgrade – it's a brand-new wing. We started fresh with the DUAL 3, aiming to make a tandem that really feels like flying solo. The handling is crisp and direct. You can core thermals with ease, pull smooth wingovers, and even cobra launch if the mood takes you.

We worked a lot on the brake geometry – getting just the right amount of feedback and response so it’s intuitive and fun for the pilot while remaining super smooth and relaxing for the passenger. Thrill and chill!

We re-engineered the trimmers, too: they are narrower webbing, and now have a full 16cm of direct travel (no more 2:1 ratio), with narrower, lighter webbing and more compact roller cams. That means more usable speed, better handling in wind, and easier, faster adjustment.

By simplifying the construction we’ve made it lighter than the Dual 2 without compromising performance. The glide is better, the climb rate is impressive, and the overall experience is just... a joy.

This is our best tandem yet – a real pilot’s tandem that still pampers the passenger.

- Bruce, Bruce Goldsmith Desgins

Technology

New trimmers

The trimmers have a full 16cm of direct travel (no more 2:1 ratio) with narrower, lighter webbing and more compact roller cams.

Smooth Relaxed Feel

It's all about giving the best flying experience to your passenger!

Effortless Launch

The Dual 3 lifts off easily without too much running required.

Essential Big Ears Blockers

Big ears are now more efficient and easier than ever. Pilots can enjoy hands-free big ears thanks to BGDs new locking cleat on the back of the risers giving pilot more control while descending.

Single Plastic Shark Nose

A continuous single plastic shark nose forces the leading edge open, giving clear improvements in stability and inflation.

Cord Cut Billow (CCB)

Cord Cut Billow technology has been developed to improve the form friction, glider stability and overall performance of BGD paragliders. Two seams run chord-wise across the top panels of the leading edge to accommodate the panel ballooning that happens when the wing is inflated. Up to five centimetres of excess material is created on the sides of an inflated flat panel bending over a wing profile. Cord Cut Billow technology absorbs the material with a 3D panel resulting in fewer ripples and improved rib profile shape and stability.

Progressive Stability

Using BGD Parasim simulation program, BGD gliders are designed to have a stable and solid centre with progressively softer tips. This teaches pilots to predict and avoid deflations and stay aware of the air.

Materials