Original at heart
Let’s flare.
We had a simple but bold idea: there’s more to flying than just left and right.
We believed movement in the air could gain a real third dimension. Not as a concept, but as something you can feel. Something precise. Controlled. Safe.
FLARE was born from that drive to go beyond what already existed. To combine power and glide, performance and safety, and turn them into a system that feels intuitive in your hands.
More than 20 years of development knowledge from skywalk and FLYSURFER shaped the foundation. But FLARE is not a crossover. It’s a new chapter.
We build original benchmark parakite equipment. Serious about flight, playful about the vibe, and always chasing that after-fly smile. That’s what drives us. Every day.
Let’s flare and Go Beyond Gravity!
ARMIN HARICH
Founder & Visionary
Armin built the first bridges from paragliding into new territory. A physicist by training and a lifelong flyer, he saw early on what others did not: that the joy, precision and freedom of flight deserved a fresh interpretation. With decades of product innovation behind him, Armin’s vision was never about the next trend, it was about lasting value and real performance
Benni Bölli
Head of R&D & Creator
Benni grew up with flight in his hands. Some say he can see air — and with the original MOUSTACHE and the FLARE System, he turned that vision into reality. His relentless refinement and deep understanding of dynamics are a big part of why FLARE feels the way it does. Benni doesn’t just create gear — he shapes how we think about flying.
FACES BEHIND THE BRAND
FLARE doesn’t run on ideas alone.
It runs on people who care about getting things right. Different skills. Different personalities. Same standard.
Tobias "Tobi" Biechl
Brand Manager
Keeps the engine running, the community connected and our message clear.
Alexander "Alex" Sonderhauser
Sales
Knows the gear. Knows the details. Knows what fits. If you have questions, Alex likely has the answer before you finish asking.
Heiko Schatz
Customer Services
The guy with the answers and the calm presence you want when you need support.
Stefanie "Steffi" Meier
Head of Marketing
If it sounds right, looks right and feels like FLARE, chances are Stefanie and her team had a hand in it.
Roland Kiesling
Product Designer
Focused on the small things that make a big difference. Lines, load, balance, details. Roland is where precision meets practicality.
Benni Kälin
Pro Partner & FLARE Enthusiast
If something needs to be tested properly, Benni is already in the air. He brings real-world perspective, sharp feedback and the kind of enthusiasm you can’t fake.
And yes, them too.
You’ve already met them in detail. But of course they’re still part of this crew.
Armin Harich
Partner
Vision, physics and long-term thinking. If something works ten years from now, Armin probably insisted on it.
Benni Bölli
Partner & R&D Lead
Air dynamics, prototypes and relentless refinement. If something flies differently, Benni probably tested it 20 times first.