Guide updated June 2026
The Altis Focus Hybrid is the parawing for demanding conditions: drive hard upwind, lock in your course, control your speed, and soak up gusts, all with a simple packing routine. It's a stable, damped, and fast parawing, built for riding with confidence when the pace picks up.
KEY INFORMATION
All the key details for choosing your Focus Hybrid.
What we like
- Enhanced stability from the hybrid design, even in gusts
- Smoother, more progressive pull, ideal for medium to strong wind
- Excellent high-speed handling for driving upwind and making long tacks
- Simple packing: short bridle and spliced Dyneema Pack A-Lines
- Effective depower and adjustable harness line to fine-tune the ride feel
- Delivered complete: parawing, bar, harness line, and backpack
Available sizes
Color
Riding Style
Level
Included / Not included
- ✓ Included: Focus Hybrid parawing
- ✓ Included: size-specific bar
- ✓ Included: adjustable harness line
- ✓ Included: backpack
- ✗ Not included: harness, foil, board
For: intermediate to expert riders seeking stability, speed, and control in medium to strong winds
Highlights: damped pull, high-speed handling, efficient upwind performance, simple packing
Sizes: 2.8 · 3.5 · 4.2 · 4.9 · 5.6 m²
Package: parawing + bar + harness line + backpack
Price: from €770
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
A hybrid design built for control
The Focus Hybrid builds on the Focus range's DNA, adding a hybrid design for more stability, speed, and comfort. The parawing delivers a smoother, more progressive pull, soaking up power spikes and staying solid in the wind window. It has a predictable feel that inspires confidence when conditions get gusty. More stable at high speed than a single-skin design, it lets you drive efficiently upwind for long sessions without getting thrown off by changes in the wind.
Short bridle and simplified packing
The Focus Hybrid's short bridle combines central A-lines in spliced Dyneema (Pack A-Lines) to quickly access the leading edge and gather the internal rods in one go. The lines are color-coded, and the non-abrasive Dyneema makes for snag-free folding. The result is fast, clean packing, so you can set up again quickly between runs.
Clean Bar and steering
The bridge-style architecture and clean bar provide a minimalist grip: comfortable EVA foam, hands protected from the lines, and direct steering. A depower handle lets you quickly adjust the power and extend the wind range when conditions build. The entire setup is simple, clean, and effective, true to the philosophy of the Focus line.
Flight behavior and wind range
Designed for medium to strong winds, the Focus Hybrid excels at high-speed handling and long upwind tacks. Its dampened pull smooths out jolts through the front lines, giving it a solid and predictable feel, even when you're pushing it hard. It's the ideal parawing for fast freeride, speed riding, and any session where control is key.
Materials and Durability
The Focus Hybrid is built from a tough, hydrophobic 31g fabric, with reinforcements at key stress points and durable internal rods. This parawing is made to handle real-world use, holding its shape and stiffness over time. It stays reliable session after session, both on the water and during packing.
Adjustable harness line and backpack
The included, adjustable harness line can be moved while riding to tune for more freedom, depower, stability, or power, adapting to the conditions and your riding style. The supplied backpack is light, simple, and designed to go unnoticed. Worn high on the back, it's compatible with a stash-belt and harness, and holds one parawing so you can travel light and ride freely.
FOCUS OR FOCUS HYBRID: HOW TO CHOOSE?
| Focus | Focus Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Feel | Light, direct, free, responsive. | Settled, smooth, locked-in, with more support and feedback. |
| Bar Pressure | Low, the parawing feels weightless. | More present, dampens changes in the wind. |
| Handling | Natural, intuitive, reactive. | Stable on course, stays on a rail, forgiving, front stalls are impossible. |
| Construction | Single skin | Hybrid |
| Best for | 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, light weight, easy starts, the most intuitive packing, upwind, downwind, or wave riding.
Choose the Focus Hybrid 2.8, 3.5 or 4.2 for maximum stability and safety in strong wind: the parawing stays put, holds its line, and forgives handling errors.
Choose the Focus Hybrid 4.9 or 5.6 if you're an intermediate to expert rider looking for a locked-in, fast, high-performance parawing for freeride or speed, even in light wind. Its upwind performance is very close to the Focus, with the main difference being its course stability.
Comparison based on the ALTIS guide "Focus or Focus Hybrid: how to choose?".
SIZE GUIDE
| Size | Pack A-Lines | Wind Range | AR | Bar | Complete Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 m² | 139 cm | 23+ knots | 2.8 | 30 cm | 0.65 kg |
| 3.5 m² | 142 cm | 18-30 knots | 2.9 | 30 cm | 0.72 kg |
| 4.2 m² | 152 cm | 15-27 knots | 3.0 | 35 cm | 0.78 kg |
| 4.9 m² | 155 cm | 13-25 knots | 2.8 | 35 cm | 0.85 kg |
| 5.6 m² | 165 cm | 11-22 knots | 2.6 | 40 cm | 0.92 kg |
Complete weight includes the parawing, bar, and harness line. The wind range is a guide for a rider of around 75 kg. The right size for you depends on your weight, level, gear, and the local spot conditions.
VIDÉOS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Altis |
| Model | Focus Hybrid |
| Type | Hybrid Design Parawing |
| Riding Style | Freeride / Speed / Upwind / Downwind |
| Level | Intermediate to expert |
| Sizes | 2.8 · 3.5 · 4.2 · 4.9 · 5.6 m² |
| Fabric | Durable and hydrophobic 31g fabric. |
| Reinforcements | Reinforced stress points and durable internal rods. |
| Bridle | Short bridle with Pack A-Lines in spliced Dyneema. |
| Bar | Clean bar with bridge-style architecture and EVA foam grip. |
| Depower | Depower handle |
| Harness line | Included and adjustable while riding. |
| Bag | Backpack included, holds one parawing. |
| Delivered with | Parawing + bar + harness line + backpack |
FAQ
Which Focus Hybrid size should I choose?
The wind range is a guide for a rider of about 75 kg: the 2.8 m² is for strong wind (23+ knots), while the 5.6 m² is for lighter wind (11-22 knots). Your choice depends on your weight, level, foil setup, and local conditions. If you're not sure, our team can help you pick the right size for your needs.
How does it differ from the single-skin Focus?
The Focus Hybrid has a hybrid design for greater stability and a more cushioned, progressive pull. It's more stable at high speed, soaks up gusts better, and gives you more control in strong wind. It requires a little more experience, but the reward is exceptional handling and comfort.
What rider level is it designed for?
The Focus Hybrid is aimed at intermediate to expert riders looking for speed, upwind ability, and control. Stable and damped, it takes a little getting used to but feels solid and predictable, even when you're riding hard.
What comes with the parawing?
The Focus Hybrid is delivered as a complete package: the parawing, its size-specific bar, an adjustable harness line, and a transport backpack. The harness, foil, and board are not included.
Can I try it before I buy?
Yes. GlissEvolution has a test center at the spots in La Baule and Pornichet. We organize demos by appointment so you can confirm the right size and feel for yourself. Contact us to schedule your session.
What about delivery and warranty?
We offer free shipping on orders over €150 (conditions apply) and a 2-year warranty. With 20 years of expertise in boardsports, our shop is here to help you from choosing your gear to providing full after-sales support.
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GlissEvolution, 2c avenue du Gulfstream, 44380 Pornichet (Loire-Atlantique)
09 62 64 74 77 | WhatsApp: 07 83 28 39 94, Tuesday to Saturday, 10h-13h / 15h-19h
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