Game Changer Toggles: Introducing the new Game Changer Toggles by Backcountry PPG! These toggles are a creation of 6+ months of development, nearly a dozen prototypes, and a lot of trial and error. We were unsatisfied about the stock toggles that come on most wings and we felt that the toggles were largely an after thought by the manufactures and led to an underwhelming experience when using them. This led us down the rabbit hole of creating a toggle that we were excited about and that felt like it was better designed for paramotoring. The idea behind the design was to create a smaller, less "sloppy" toggles that gives the pilot more control of their glider with less effort. Product Details: Smaller overall size from standard stock toggles Designed for 2 or 3 fingers only Lower and upper holding position Shorter distance from brake line to finger position Separate brake and tip steer attachment points Can be flown without the tip steer tied in Comes in a set Comes with the magnet for the riser Black color ONLY Toggles are in stock in USA Included In The Purchase: 2 individual toggles Velcro magnets to be attached to the riser Stickers :) Important Update: Hey everyone, Trevor here, I wanted to give an update on these toggles! Over the last few years we've sold way more of these than I ever expected and I wanted to say thank you for all the support and love for them! Over the last handful of months we have been changing manufactures for a variety of reasons. From price increases, to lead times, and logistics, we made the choice to change the manufacturer. We've made a few small changes, like reinforced stitching, stronger fabrics, etc, to ensure strength is never a question. We also made sure the magnet was "stupid strong" because that matters. In this change we have decided to make them in only one color: black. As time goes on we will likely introduce other colors but we do not plan to anytime soon. We have also placed a large order for them, which helped us bring the prices down. The 4 Main Benefits: 1 - Smaller Overall Size: The first thing is the reduced size of them. Unlike most stock toggles, which you could fit your foot through, these are designed to be flown by 2 or 3 fingers only. We went with this size because most paramotor pilots fly with only 2 or 3 fingers while using the throttle with the other fingers. The reduced size makes it easier to manage everything in your hand without weird overlapping or losing things. And yes, these do work with thick winter gloves! 2 - Shorter Distance From Fingers To Brake Line: The second thing that makes these such a game-changer is that the distance from your finger to the brake line itself is less. This means that your hands don't have to come down nearly as far as before to get the input you desire. This increases overall comfort and precision because pilots will now spend more time applying brakes in their "power range," which is shoulders and above, as opposed to applying brakes shoulders and below. This makes a HUGE difference. 3 - Lower and Upper Holding Position: The third thing that makes these such a game-changer is that you can grab "up top" or, as some say, you can "choke it" more easily. The space between the brake tie-in and the tip tie-in is designed for your two fingers to grab. This gives you even more control of the wing with less movement of your arms. This is more of a thing for advanced pilots, but it is a great way to get more flare authority and brake range without having to pull further down on your body. THESE ARE A SERIOUS game-changer. In the world of paragliding, it is common that you always fly with a wrap. That is because having the brake line physically in your fingers gives you a totally different feel and more overall control. We can't wrap with the throttle when paramotoring, so you need to be able to hold the toggle right at the brake line for the same feeling, and this does just that. 4 - Strong & Simple Magnet: The fourth thing that makes these such a game-changer is the magnet. It's simple, easy, and strong. Unlike some toggles, this magnet is easy to attach and detach and won't just fall off. What more to say about them besides they are just great! .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } 2 Finger vs 3 Finger Toggles 2 Finger - The 2 finger game changer toggles are made with a 2.25in main platform and 2.25in internal spacing. The distance from the platform to the brake line is 4 inches. 3 Finger - The 3 finger game changer toggles are made with a 3.25in main platform and 3.25in internal spacing. The upper holding position and tip steering tie in are the same size as before. The distance from the platform to the brake line is 5 inches. Toggle Strength Test: The strength of the toggles is extremely important to us, and we know the toggles can be under high stress over a long period of time and it would be very dangerous if they were prone to breaking. As a result we have worked hard to ensure their overall strength far exceeds the strength of other components, like the brake lines. During our strength tests, which you can see photos of below, we broke the brake line long before any damage or signs of wear and tear appeared on the toggle itself. These toggles have been strength tested to thousands of pounds and since the itital release of them we've added additional reinforcements to them. Photo below explanation: During our develeopment phase of the toggle I made it extremely clear to the manufacture of the toggle that strength was a huge priority. Once we fianlized the rought design we sat down to strength test the toggle and see where the possible failure points could be. During this test we were not able to actually damage or break the toggle, because we kept breaking the brake line instead. Even still, we added additional reinforcements to the toggle to ensure there was as close to zero risk of the toggles breaking as possible. The photo on the left is showing the toggle under stress / loading before the brake line broke, and the photo on the right is after the brake line broke. The toggle experienced zero damage in these tests.
