Rytis Pocius
Nationality
Norwegian
Homebase
Sundvollen, Norway
Top Spot
Loen, Norway: one of the most impressive speedflying playgrounds in the world / For soaring: Matalascañas, Spain and Plage Blanche, Morocco
Favourite Gear
LINE 9, 10 & 11
BANDIT 13 & 19
Personal FLARE Highlights
It’s hard to pick just one. The entire journey has been a highlight – from being one of the early adopters and brand advocates, to testing the latest LINE prototypes with Beni and Benni, filming product videos together, spending weeks with the FLARE crew in Denmark and Sweden, and being invited to an unforgettable FLARE gathering high in the German Alps. Memories I’ll never forget, and I’m excited for everything that’s still to come.
I started speedflying and paragliding 7 years ago and got hooked instantly. In my first year alone, I logged around 800 flights and spent hundreds of hours groundhandling. Since then, I’ve accumulated more than 3,000 flights, always chasing more performance from every wing I fly. The moment I tested Beni Kälin’s MOUSTACHE prototype in Switzerland in 2021, everything changed. FLARE opened up a whole new level of speed, glide, control and feel that I didn’t know was possible. Since the brand launched, I’ve flown FLARE exclusively, across every size and wing in the lineup. It’s not just about the performance. It’s the brand, the people and the community. FLARE is something I’m truly proud to be part of.
Favourite Gear
LINE
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