# \#string-wing **URL:** https://forum.progressionproject.com/tag/string-wing/7.md [Latest](https://forum.progressionproject.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.progressionproject.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.progressionproject.com/tags.md) --- ## [Trash-Bags (Parawing Lounge)](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/trash-bags-parawing-lounge/7352)
**Author:** [@Zarb](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Zarb)\ **Replies:** 1244\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/trash-bags-parawing-lounge/7352 "2026-09-28T17:32:30Z")
Seems like a bunch of new competitors throwing their hats into the Trash-Bag arena. I was hoping to keep a confirmed/rumor/sightings list going! So far we have: Five-O: V1 available, V2 apparently coming out soon. Poc… --- ## [Parawing VMG & Upwind/Downwind ratio - Share your findings!](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/parawing-vmg-upwind-downwind-ratio-share-your-findings/17724)
**Author:** [@foilstate](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/foilstate)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/parawing-vmg-upwind-downwind-ratio-share-your-findings/17724 "2026-09-24T13:39:09Z")
Hello everyone! I have been loving the parawing for upwind-downwind in bays and open ocean. As I love to downwind, I am keen to maximize the efficiency of the upwind leg. What have you found to be improving your vmg? O… --- ## [Open Ocean PW - DW or big ML board?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/open-ocean-pw-dw-or-big-ml-board/16735)
**Author:** [@Speedialer](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Speedialer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/open-ocean-pw-dw-or-big-ml-board/16735 "2026-07-21T18:16:09Z")
Early days learning to PW: 6’ 77l ML paired with an 1090 foil. 76kg. I can mow the lawn all day with this setup on a 5m PW as long as the wind stays above 14 kts. But now I want to do longer UW/DW runs in open ocean cond… --- ## [Parawing packdown belt / alternatives?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/parawing-packdown-belt-alternatives/8761)
**Author:** [@gecko39](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/gecko39)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/parawing-packdown-belt-alternatives/8761 "2025-10-09T12:18:49Z")
I have the BRM 4m have been really enjoying it. After doing some DW runs and just holding it, I’m wondering if I should I buy the BRM belt, or try to make something myself to stash it. I’ve seen a few homemade mesh idea… --- ## [BRM 4m v1 for sale](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/brm-4m-v1-for-sale/10152)
**Author:** [@laser166131](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/laser166131)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/brm-4m-v1-for-sale/10152 "2025-05-19T20:14:55Z")
In like new shape, selling to upgrade for the v2s. Asking 450, willing to ship. Located in CT for the next week then Hood for June then Florida after! Shoot me a text at 754 207 7916 --- ## [Small kite for downwind starts](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/small-kite-for-downwind-starts/2469)
**Author:** [@beavis](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/beavis)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/small-kite-for-downwind-starts/2469 "2025-05-06T15:20:37Z")
interesting --- ## [BRM Parawing just launched. New category of foiling?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/brm-parawing-just-launched-new-category-of-foiling/6463)
**Author:** [@FoilGraham](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/FoilGraham)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/brm-parawing-just-launched-new-category-of-foiling/6463 "2025-01-10T09:58:42Z")
Board Riding Maui just announced their new Parawing. What are y’all thinking about this? Save the kite jokes haha. It can go upwind and harness compatible. Can be stowed away easily while on foil. Might be the pe…