The ALTIS Parawing Focus is a light, direct and complete parawing, built to hold height well, pack easily and set your riding completely free. It is designed for the whole routine: take off, work upwind, get back to the packing zone, surf, redeploy and start again. It combines direct pull, excellent stability, plenty of depower and simple handling. Light, solid and responsive, it stays easy to understand from the very first runs while delivering the performance experienced riders expect.
KEY INFORMATION
ALTIS Focus 2026, a light and versatile single-skin parawing
What we like
- Simple packing: short bridle and spliced Dyneema Pack A-Lines that gather the rods in a single move
- Direct steering: precise feedback through the bar, a wing that is easy to place, power that is easy to dose
- Effective depower: depower handle to control power better when the wind picks up
- Durable materials: 31 g hydrophobic spinnaker cloth, reinforcements at load points and solid rods
- Clean Bar: bridge architecture, clean bar, comfortable grip and protected hands
- Adjustable harness line: more freedom, depower, stability or power depending on conditions
- Versatile range of use: freeride, upwind, downwind, surf, freefly, progression and everyday sessions
Available sizes
Program
Level
Included
✓ Included: Focus wing, bar matched to the size, harness line, backpack
Test and review
ALTIS Focus and Focus Hybrid 2026: parawing test and review
Parawings ALTIS Focus and Focus Hybrid 2026, tested by Hydro Gav and Hadou Brunner: two serious new products.
20/07/2026 Read the full review
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
A complete, high-performance parawing
The Focus is the ALTIS parawing designed for the whole routine: take off easily, work upwind efficiently, get back to the packing zone, stow the wing quickly and then enjoy the ride fully. Light, stable and responsive, it offers direct steering, excellent depower and an intuitive feel, from the first run to the most committed sessions. The goal is clear: help the rider reach their objectives on the water without complicating the session.
Simple packing
The single-skin design, the short bridle and the spliced Dyneema Pack A-Lines make packing and redeploying easier. The Pack A-Lines let you reach the leading edge and gather the rods in a single move. Shorter bridle lengths and an A/B/C/D color code make setup simple and quick, so you can chain runs: take off, work upwind, pack, surf, redeploy.
Direct steering and effective depower
The Focus gives precise feedback through the bar: the wing is easy to place and the power is easy to dose. The depower handle gives you better control of power and more comfort when the wind picks up. Paired with the adjustable harness line, the depower lets you tune the feel of the wing to the wind, your level and your riding.
Durable materials
The Focus uses 31 g hydrophobic spinnaker cloth, reinforcements at load points and solid rods for a good balance of weight and longevity. The whole wing stays light while handling the real wear of repeated sessions.
Clean Bar
The bar uses a bridge architecture: clean bar, comfortable grip and protected hands. This choice favors direct feel of the wing and clean steering in all conditions.
Adjustable harness line and backpack
The position of the harness line is adjustable, so you can choose more freedom, depower, stability or power depending on conditions. The supplied backpack is light, simple to use and made for real life, designed to be forgotten while you ride.
FOCUS OR FOCUS HYBRID: HOW TO CHOOSE?
| Focus | Focus Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Feel on the bar | Light, direct, free, lively | Settled, soft, locked in, more support and information |
| Pressure on the bar | Low, the wing disappears in your hands | More present, smooths out wind variations |
| Behavior | Natural, intuitive, responsive | Stable on its line, stays on a rail, forgiving, front collapses impossible |
| Construction | Single-skin | Hybrid |
| Ideal program | Light wind, upwind, downwind, freeride, waves, compact packing | Strong wind (small sizes), fast freeride and speed (large sizes) |
| Level | Beginner to expert | All levels in small sizes, intermediate to expert in 4.9 and 5.6 |
In summary
Choose the Focus for simplicity, lightness, easy take-off, the most intuitive packing, upwind, downwind or riding in waves.
Choose the Focus Hybrid 2.8, 3.5 or 4.2 for maximum stability and safety in strong wind: the wing stays in place, holds its line and forgives handling mistakes.
Choose the Focus Hybrid 4.9 or 5.6 if you are an intermediate to expert rider looking for a locked-in, fast and high-performing wing for freeride or speed, even in light wind. Upwind performance stays very close to the Focus, the difference is in line stability.
Comparison based on the ALTIS guide “Focus or Focus Hybrid: how to choose?”.
SIZE GUIDE
| Size | Pack A-Lines | Indicative wind (knots) | AR | Bar | Full weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 m² | 139 cm | 23+ | 2.8 | 30 cm | 0.59 kg |
| 3.3 m² | 142 cm | 18-30 | 2.9 | 30 cm | 0.65 kg |
| 4.0 m² | 152 cm | 16-27 | 3.0 | 35 cm | 0.69 kg |
| 4.7 m² | 155 cm | 14-25 | 2.8 | 35 cm | 0.76 kg |
| 5.4 m² | 165 cm | 11-22 | 2.6 | 40 cm | 0.83 kg |
Full weight: parawing + bar + harness line. Wind range given as a guide for a rider of about 75 kg. The right size depends on weight, level, gear, water and real conditions.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product | ALTIS Focus Parawing |
| Brand | ALTIS |
| Type | Single-skin parawing |
| Sizes | 2.6 / 3.3 / 4.0 / 4.7 / 5.4 m² |
| Program | Freeride • Upwind • Downwind • Surf |
| Level | Beginner to expert |
| Bridle | Short, spliced Dyneema Pack A-Lines, A/B/C/D color code |
| Materials | 31 g hydrophobic spinnaker cloth, reinforcements at load points, solid rods |
| Steering | Clean Bar, bridge architecture, comfortable grip |
| Depower | Depower handle + adjustable harness line |
| Delivered with | Focus wing + bar matched to the size + harness line + backpack |
FAQ
Who is the ALTIS Focus for?
The Focus is a complete parawing for riders from beginner to expert. Its intuitive handling, stability and simple packing make it easy to understand from the first runs, while still offering the performance and precision experienced riders look for.
Which size of Focus should I choose?
It depends on your weight, your level, your gear and the conditions. As a guide for a rider of about 75 kg: 2.6 m² for strong wind (23+ knots), 3.3 m² (18-30), 4.0 m² (16-27), 4.7 m² (14-25) and 5.4 m² for light wind (11-22). Many riders start with two complementary sizes depending on their spot.
What does a single-skin parawing bring?
Single-skin construction favors lightness, simplicity and easy packing. Combined with the short bridle and the Pack A-Lines, it lets you fold and redeploy the wing quickly, so you can chain take-off, upwind work, packing and surf.
How does packing work with the Pack A-Lines?
The spliced Dyneema Pack A-Lines let you reach the leading edge and gather the rods in a single move. With the short bridle and the A/B/C/D color code, packing and redeploying become simple and quick.
What is the depower handle for?
The depower handle gives you better control of power and more comfort when the wind picks up. Combined with the adjustable harness line, it lets you tune the feel of the wing to the wind, your level and your riding.
What does the Focus pack include?
The Focus comes with the wing, a bar matched to the size, a harness line and a light backpack designed for real use. The harness is not included.
How do I look after my Focus?
Let it dry in the shade before storing it and never pack the wing while it is still damp. Check the bridle and the rods regularly, and store the wing in the supplied backpack, away from direct UV.
Why buy from GlissEvolution?
GlissEvolution brings more than 20 years of expertise in boardsports. Our passionate advisors test the gear on the spots of La Baule and Pornichet. Responsive after-sales support based in France, free shipping under conditions from €150 and in-store pickup available in Pornichet.
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