MITO 3 RS D-LITE
EASIER THAN YOU EVER IMAGINED!
Forget the nerves before your first flights. No overthinking, no hesitation, no technical baggage. The MITO 3 RS is tuned so you feel confident from the very first moment and can focus on what really matters:
the indescribable feeling of free flight.
TRUST FIRST. SKILLS FOLLOW.
Trust is the starting point for progress. The MITO 3 RS D-LITE behaves calmly, predictably and clearly from the very beginning. It takes the nerves out of your launch, stays stable above you and gives you exactly the feedback you need in the air to understand situations rather than just react. This builds confidence early on, and that is exactly where your skills develop from.
BUILT TO FORGIVE.
The wing does not react nervously to mistakes – it compensates for them. Long brake travel, high passive safety and dampened pitch and roll behaviour ensure that small inputs do not have big consequences. This is exactly the behaviour that is considered essential for beginner wings, because it allows you to learn manoeuvres in a controlled way and push your limits step by step . You are not punished, but guided.
FROM ZERO TO FLOW.
The handling of the MITO 3 RS is intuitive, direct and significantly accelerates the learning process. It reduces complexity to the essentials: clean handling, clear reactions, stable canopy. Your focus shifts faster from “What am I doing?” to “I’m flying.” That is exactly how real progress begins.
RAST. THE SILENT BACKBONE.
The MITO 3 RS passes on exactly the feedback from the canopy that you need, filtering out everything unnecessary – even when conditions are not perfect. Turbulence absorption and controllable pitch behaviour create a calm, smooth flight feel. You feel safe without having to think about it.
FOR PILOTS. AND INSTRUCTORS.
A wing that thinks ahead takes the pressure off both sides. Fewer interventions from the instructor, more independent learning for you. More effective flight time, fewer corrections, faster progress.
START EASY. STAY HOOKED.
The first flights decide everything. When a wing feels calm, controlled and trustworthy from the start, motivation follows. The MITO 3 RS D-LITE acts like a mentor: present, stable, supportive. You feel confident quickly, and that feeling is exactly what keeps you hooked.
TESTIMONIALS
“Flying was always my dream, but I had huge respect for turbulent air and often felt uneasy in thermals. My flight school then gave me the MITO 3 RS, and from the first launch that feeling was gone. The wing stays calm, gives me exactly the right feedback and takes away my uncertainty. Since then, I look forward to the next flight every time I ride up to launch.”
“As flight instructors, the crucial thing for us is that students feel safe from their very first flight. That is exactly what the MITO 3 RS D-LITE delivers. It takes the nerves away, stays stable and reacts clearly and predictably. We see the results immediately: fewer corrections, more effective flight time and significantly faster learning progress. And yes, it’s simply great fun too.”
“We specifically evolved the MITO 2 RS, focusing on even more intuitive handling, greater canopy stability and clearly predictable flight behaviour. The MITO 3 RS is an evolution for an easy entry into the sport – and at the same time a wing that remains fun long after training and continues to grow with you.”
Who is the MITO 3 RS D-LITE for?
STUDENT PILOTS
From your first ground handling to well beyond your pilot’s license. The MITO 3 RS D-LITE takes the complexity away and gives you space for what matters: the feeling of flight. It accompanies you through the entire learning phase, yet remains a wing that never gets boring. A reliable trainer for the first years, with enough performance for your development.
RECREATIONAL PILOTS
Glide relaxed, core thermals cleanly and stay in control at all times. Enough performance for your first cross-country flights, enough calm for a stress-free flying experience. A wing that carries you instead of challenging you – and that is exactly what creates true flying pleasure.
HIKE & FLY ADVENTURES, TRAVEL
D-LITE construction: light enough for long ascents, compact in your backpack and at the same time robust for everyday use. Whether a spontaneous Hike & Fly trip, new spots while travelling or simply being flexible on the go – the MITO 3 RS D-LITE is a reliable companion that goes everywhere with you.
FLIGHT SCHOOLS
As a flight instructor, you give clear commands – and the wing executes them directly and cleanly. The MITO 3 RS D-LITE stays calm, predictable and takes the fear of mistakes away from the student pilot. You need to intervene less, have more control over the process and see faster progress. And the decisive point: your student can continue flying this exact wing after completing training.
D-LITE. PURE DELIGHT.
D-LITE = less weight. DELIGHT = more experience.
-20%Weight
from 3,4 kg
Glider weight
-900gLess on your back
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DURABLE TECHTEX 15D MATERIAL
Upper and lower surface are made from Techtex 15D. Light enough for Hike & Fly, robust enough for everyday use and training operations. You feel the difference when carrying and launching – without it feeling like a compromise.
EXTREMELY SMOOTH-RUNNING PROFILE WITH RAST
RAST-optimised profile for smooth, efficient climb performance, dampened pitch oscillations and precise, clearly readable feedback.
WEIGHT-OPTIMISED RISERS
12 mm risers with aramid core and tactile grip. Better overview at launch and clear, simple handling.
SWING DUO GRIP + FIDLOCK.
Everything under control with the ergonomic D-LITE Duo Grip brake handles for maximum control and fatigue-free steering. Hassle-free magnetic FIDLOCK attachment.
Features
RAST divides the canopy internally using special fabric panels, some with valves, into defined pressure sections – comparable to a bulkhead in a tank. This allows the airflow to be precisely controlled and regulated, both during inflation at launch and in flight.
In the event of pressure loss, for example due to canopy disturbances, the CORE section stabilises the internal pressure while the outer BUFFER section absorbs the introduced energy through deformation. At the same time, RAST acts as an additional tension plane between the leading and trailing edge, reducing movements and ensuring a calmer, more homogeneous flight pattern. By connecting the ribs across the entire profile height, a stiffening structure is created, allowing conventional reinforcements to be reduced or replaced – at lower weight with consistent stability.
What this means for you:
- The wing stays stable, even when conditions are not perfect. You feel calm without having to think about it.
- You don’t need to understand the technology to benefit from it – you simply notice that everything works.
Nitinol is a high-strength, temperature- and corrosion-resistant shape-memory alloy. The name Nitinol is an acronym for Nickel Titanium Naval Ordnance Laboratory. SWING has been one of the first paraglider manufacturers to use this material, well-known from medical technology, as nose reinforcement in paraglider construction.
On the MITO 3 RS D-LITE, the Nitinol reinforcements are inserted into nylon tubes. This allowed the cross-section – and thus the contact area for the upper surface material – to be increased without sacrificing the positive properties (kink resistance, length and shape stability) of the memory material. The leading edge is thus less susceptible to premature wear and remains permanently shape-stable.
The ballooning at the trailing edge has a significant influence on performance, brake pressure and handling in a paraglider. Mini ribs halve the cell spacing in this area, reducing ballooning for a smooth trailing edge.
The clever part:
The seams of the mini ribs run on the inside of the upper surface, so even when launching on rough ground, no sewing threads can catch and be pulled out.
The targeted control of tensions through 3D-shaping at the leading edge on the upper surface has become standard in paraglider construction, to make the aerodynamically relevant areas as wrinkle-free as possible. Depending on the model, 3D-shaping is applied in single or double form.
We have complemented the standard 3D-shaping with additional 3D-shaping at the trailing edge to optimise the aerodynamic effect of the mini ribs.
An extended A-riser supports you during inflation, improves control during the launch phase and provides additional overview – exactly when it matters most.
The line mix of modern, carefully matched materials combines length stability with low drag and high everyday durability.
The D-LITE risers with 12 mm webbing width and aramid core offer a balanced stiffness and a precise, direct feel for controlled ground handling, clean launches and a clear feel in every phase of flight.
The ergonomic D-LITE Duo Grip brake handles enable fatigue-free steering; the magnetic FIDLOCK attachment ensures easy and reliable stowing of the brake handles – when packing and before launch.
The complete line set, the line geometry and the risers are consistently colour-coded. This provides maximum overview during ground handling and especially in the launch phase, minimises mix-ups and makes orientation easy for you from the start.
The attachment loops are also clearly marked. You can immediately see whether the risers are correctly connected to the harness.
Detail photos
Colours
Orange
Sangria
| MITO 3 RS D-LITE | XS | S | SM | ML | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTF type test | A | A | A | A | A |
| EN type test | A | A | A | A | A |
| Certified weight range
(kg) Min/Max incl. equipment |
55-72 | 65-85 | 78-100 | 88-110 | 100-125 |
| Recommended weight range
(kg) Min/Max incl. equipment |
60-72 | 70-85 | 85-100 | 90-110 | 110-125 |
| Cells | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Flat area (m²) | 20,5 | 24,0 | 27,0 | 29,0 | 32,0 |
| Projected area (m²) | 17,5 | 20,5 | 23,1 | 24,8 | 27,3 |
| Span (m) | 10,0 | 10,8 | 11,4 | 11,9 | 12,5 |
| Projected span (m) | 7,9 | 8,5 | 9,0 | 9,4 | 9,8 |
| Aspect ratio | 4,85 | 4,85 | 4,85 | 4,85 | 4,85 |
| Projected aspect ratio | 3,54 | 3,54 | 3,54 | 3,54 | 3,54 |
| Glider weight (kg) | 3,4 | 3,8 | 4,1 | 4,3 | 4,6 |
- SWING MITO 3 RS D-LITE
- Operating manual
- Inner stuff sack 2.0
- Riser bag 2.0
- Speed system Free*Spee
- Compression strap
- Sherpa pack rucksack (alternatively quick-pack bag, Explorer 90, or without pack bag)