FoilFinderBoardriding Maui S3
| Tagline | BRM's third-generation single-skin parawing built around the D-Grip Handle and a split-profile canopy for extended wind range. |
| Notes | Riders consistently highlight the combination of power and manageability: several report the highest drive they've experienced on a parawing while still managing it hooked in, including one extended 7-mile upwind run at 26+ mph in 20–24 kt conditions. The low-end behavior is a standout — riders describe it as self-sustaining in light and variable wind without active piloting. The D-Grip Handle generates strong reactions in both directions: those who dial it in report near-complete depower on demand and excellent ergonomics in crossed-body positions; those who haven't describe unpredictability on popup and difficulty tacking when overpowered. The learning curve is real and affects experienced parawing riders most — the first session is a technique adjustment, but most testers report being dialed within a session. Several riders and demo-day onlookers independently called it a 'race wing,' a spontaneous label reflecting its aggressive upwind and downwind performance character rather than a stated design goal. |
| Type | Parawing |
| Year | 2026 |
| Status | current |
| Wing type | single_skin |
| ~4m MSRP | $1220 |
| Manufacturer product page | Boardriding Maui S3 |
Tested by FoilFinder May 2026
FoilFinder rating: 4.9
Sizes tested: 2.7, 3.4, 4.2, 5.3 m²
Value index: 4.0
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Wind Range by Size
Manufacturer’s claimed wind ranges, normalized to 80 kg rider
Lightly powered (20%)Ideally powered (55%)Heavily powered (25%)for single skin parawing
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