Miura RS D-Lite 2

MIURA 2 RS D-LITE – Discover lightness, experience freedom

The MIURA 2 RS D-LITE is the lighter version (approx. 1000g) of our popular entry-level glider, the MIURA 2 RS. It’s your future-proof (first) paraglider with hike & fly potential – the perfect “first date” with the most beautiful sport in the world.

Take off easily, steer intuitively, fly serenely – the MIURA 2 RS D-LITE is a genuine all-round feel-good package that will still put a smile on your face years to come thanks to its outstanding performance.

Easy going

The MIURA 2 RS D-LITE is a true all-rounder that makes your entry into the third dimension easy – from improving your ground handling skills to perfecting takeoff and turning techniques at your home site. The clearly structured line geometry and the straightforward risers provide orientation and safety at launch. Thanks to the balanced canopy behavior and low weight, the MIURA 2 RS D-LITE rises quickly and reliably – even in tricky conditions.

Familiar flight feeling

The long, well-tuned brake range and high canopy stability give you exactly the level of security you want during the learning and progression phase. The patented RAST technology provides maximum control in every situation – for smooth handling, precise feedback, and a stable flying experience, even in active air.

More than just basic

With 48 cells and a wide speed range, the MIURA 2 RS D-LITE is designed as a fully-fledged, high-performance paraglider. At the same time, it meets the strict testing standards for school gliders with moderate use of the accelerator. It’s specifically developed for pilots who want to take off straight after training – whether in altitude flights during schooling, first thermal and XC flights, or on hike & fly tours: the MIURA 2 RS D-LITE is a reliable companion for everything that comes after your training.

What “D-LITE“means in the MIURA 2 RS:

Noticeably lighter – thanks to a clever material mix, it’s about one kilo lighter and more compact than the standard version. That means more freedom when carrying, packing, and flying – without compromising on everyday usability, performance, or handling. Familiar in feel, versatile in use – for more freedom from the very start.

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Technical features for your best flying experience

• Optimized A-line geometry ▶ noticeably more calm in turbulent air
• Refined intake openings ▶ more stable behavior during accelerated flight
• Reduced wing sweep with new brake layout ▶ more direct, precise handling
• Finely tuned canopy curvature ▶ balanced, controllable spiral behavior
• D-LITE construction ▶ lightweight, compact, everyday usable

Who is the MIURA 2 RS D-LITE for?

The MIURA concept was born from the idea of creating a high-performing entry-level intermediate wing with maximum safety reserves in the EN/LTF B category. This goal should be clearly reflected in the certification reports from independent testing authorities.

That’s why we decided to certify the MIURA 2 RS D-LITE twice: once as a base intermediate with all the performance benefits of the B class, and additionally as an A-class wing suitable for beginners when flown with a reduced speed system. The easily self-installable Speed Limiter allows you to switch between A and B class whenever needed.

This special feature makes the MIURA 2 RS D-LITE the ideal choice for ambitious leisure pilots and newly licensed pilots who want to take off right after training – whether it’s for hike & fly missions, traveling,
or those first thermal and XC flights..

On paragliders with RAST the canopy is divided into different internal pressurised sections by one or more fabric panels, some with valves running crossways to the direction of flight. This makes it possible to influence the air flows within the canopy.

With RAST, the air equalisation flows within the paraglider canopy can be regulated through defined openings. This applies both when filling,(during take-off) and when emptying. In the case of pressure loss, e.g. caused by canopy collapse in turbulent air, the relative internal pressure of the CORE section increases, while the BUFFER section absorbs the introduced energy by deformation. Furthermore, RAST can be used as an additional support to the leading and trailing edge, which has a positive effect on flight comfort. As RAST connects the ribs over the entire profile height, the construction has a stiffening effect and reinforcements and/or stiffening elements can be saved or even completely replaced by this special construction method.

It takes just a few quick steps to limit speed system travel, turning the MIURA 2 RS into an A category glider that is suitable for learners. When training has been completed, it is just as easy to remove the limiter and enjoy the performance benefits of the B category. Thanks to high-quality accelerator pulleys with ball bearings, even long gliding passages can be mastered without getting tired.

Nitinol is a high-strength, temperature- and corrosion-resistant shape memory alloy. The name Nitinol is an acronym for Nickel Titanium Naval Ordnance Laboratory.

This material is well-known in medical technology, and for a long time Swing has been using it as leading edge reinforcement in paraglider design, one of the first paraglider manufacturers to do so. For the MIURA 2 RS, the Nitinol reinforcements are inserted into nylon tubes. This meant that the cross-sectional area (and thus the contact area for the top surface material) could be increased without having to forego the positive features of the memory alloy (bend-resistance, length and dimensional stability).