Guide updated June 2026
The Altis Focus Hybrid parawing is for demanding conditions. You can drive hard upwind, maintain speed, and absorb gusts, all while keeping packing simple. This stable, damped, and fast wing is for confident riding when the pace picks up.
KEY INFORMATION
Everything you need to know before choosing your Focus Hybrid.
what we like
- Enhanced stability thanks to the hybrid design, even in gusts
- Softer, more progressive traction, ideal for medium to strong wind
- Excellent handling at high speeds for upwind riding and long upwind runs
- Simple packing: short bridle and spliced Dyneema A-Lines Pack
- Effective depower and adjustable harness line to fine-tune the feel
- Delivered complete: wing, bar, harness line, and backpack
available sizes
Color
Program
Level
Included / Not included
- ✓ Included: Focus Hybrid parawing
- ✓ Included: bar adapted to size
- ✓ Included: adjustable harness line
- ✓ Included: transport backpack
- ✗ Not included: harness, foil, board
For whom: intermediate to expert riders seeking stability, speed, and control in medium to strong wind
highlights: cushioned traction, high-speed handling, efficient upwind performance, simple packing
Sizes: 2.8 · 3.5 · 4.2 · 4.9 · 5.6 m²
Delivered with: wing + bar + harness line + backpack
Price: from €770
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
A hybrid design for control
The Focus Hybrid takes the DNA of the Focus range and adds a hybrid design for greater stability, speed, and comfort. This wing delivers a softer, more progressive traction. It absorbs power peaks better and remains solid in the window. It maintains reassuring behavior when conditions get irregular. It is more stable at high speeds than a single skin. This allows for efficient upwind performance and long sessions without being affected by wind variations.
Short bridle and simplified packing
The Focus Hybrid's short bridle combines central A-lines made of spliced Dyneema (Pack A-Lines) to quickly reach the Leading Edge and gather the battens in a single motion. The lines are color-coded. The non-abrasive Dyneema makes folding easy without snagging. The result: quick, clean packing and redeployment without losing time between runs.
Clean Bar and steering
The deck architecture and clean bar offer a streamlined grip: comfortable EVA foam grip, hands protected from the lines, and direct steering. A depower handle allows for quick power adjustment. It extends the wind range when conditions pick up. The whole setup remains simple, clear, and efficient, true to the range's philosophy.
Flight Behavior and Wind Range
The Focus Hybrid is for medium to strong winds. It excels in high-speed handling and long upwind performance. Its cushioned pull reduces jolts through the front lines. This gives you predictable, stable handling even when the pace picks up. This is the ideal wing for fast freeride, speed, and sessions where control is paramount.
Materials and Durability
The Focus Hybrid is built with a durable, hydrophobic 31g fabric. It features reinforcements at key stress points and battens for longevity. This wing handles real-world use. It maintains its shape and stiffness over time. It remains reliable session after session, both on the water and when packing.
Adjustable Harness Line and Backpack
The included, adjustable harness line lets you fine-tune your ride for more freedom, depower, stability, or power, depending on the conditions and your riding style. The included backpack is light, simple, and designed to be forgotten. It is worn high on your back. It is compatible with a stash-belt and harness. It holds a parawing so you can travel light and ride carefree.
FOCUS OR FOCUS HYBRID: HOW TO CHOOSE?
| Focus | Focus Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Bar feel | Light, direct, free, responsive | Stable, smooth, locked-in, with more support and feedback |
| Bar pressure | Low, the wing is forgotten | More present, dampens wind variations |
| Behavior | Natural, intuitive, responsive | Stable in trajectory, stays on a rail, forgiving, impossible frontals |
| 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 short
Choose the Focus for simplicity, lightness, easy take-off, 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 winds. This parawing stays in place, maintains its trajectory, and forgives mishandling.
Choose the Focus Hybrid 4.9 or 5.6 if you are an intermediate to expert rider looking for a stable, fast, and high-performance parawing for freeride or speed, even in light wind. The upwind performance remains very close to the Focus; the key difference is in trajectory stability.
Comparison based on the ALTIS guide "Focus or Focus Hybrid: how to choose?".
SIZE GUIDE
| Size | A-Lines Pack | Indicative Wind | 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: parawing + bar + harness line. Wind range is indicative for a rider of approximately 75 kg. Size choice depends on weight, skill level, equipment, body of water, and actual conditions.
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Technical specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Altis |
| Model | Focus Hybrid |
| Type | Hybrid parawing design |
| Program | Freeride / Speed / Upwind / Downwind |
| Level | Intermediate to expert |
| Sizes | 2.8 3.5 4.2 4.9 5.6 m² |
| Fabric | Durable, hydrophobic 31g fabric |
| Reinforcements | Reinforced stress points, durable battens |
| Bridle | Short bridle, spliced Dyneema A-Lines pack |
| Bar | Clean bar, deck architecture, EVA foam grip |
| Depower | Depower handle |
| Harness line | Included, adjustable while riding |
| Bag | Backpack included, capacity for 1 parawing |
| Delivered with | Wing + bar + harness line + backpack |
FAQ
Which Focus Hybrid size to choose?
The wind range is for a rider of approximately 75 kg: choose the 2.8 m² for strong wind (23+ knots), or the 5.6 m² for lighter wind (11-22 knots). Your ideal size depends on your weight, skill level, board, and local conditions. If you're unsure, our team will help you pick the right size for your riding style.
What is the difference with the single-skin Focus?
The Focus Hybrid features a hybrid design that delivers more stability and a more cushioned, progressive pull. It's more stable at high speeds. It absorbs gusts better. It offers improved control in strong wind. While it requires a bit more experience, it rewards you with superior handling and comfort.
What level is it made for?
The Focus Hybrid is for intermediate to expert riders who demand speed, upwind performance, and control. It is stable and cushioned. It requires some adaptation but remains sound and reassuring, even when the pace picks up.
What is included with the parawing?
The Focus Hybrid comes as a complete kit: the wing, its size-adapted bar, the adjustable harness line, and a transport backpack. The harness, foil, and board are not included.
Can I try it before buying?
Yes. GlissEvolution has a test center at the La Baule and Pornichet spots. We organize trials by appointment so you can validate the size and ride feel. Contact us to plan your session.
Delivery and warranty?
Enjoy free shipping under conditions from €150 of purchase and a 2-year warranty. With 20 years of expertise in board sports, our shop supports you from equipment selection to after-sales service.
Need advice?
GlissEvolution, 2c avenue du Gulfstream, 44380 Pornichet (Loire-Atlantique)
09 62 64 74 77 | WhatsApp: 07 83 28 39 94, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am-1 pm / 3 pm-7 pm
Test center available by appointment
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