Marco Sommerfeld

Switzerland

Marco is based in Bern, Switzerland. He discovered paragliding in 2018 through a spontaneous course with friends. What began as a coincidence quickly became a central part of his life. Originally a kitesurfer, he found his true passion in the air. When he’s not flying, he’s probably in his camper, chasing comps and good weather across Europe.

Interview

• When did you start paragliding?:

  2019

• What is your current material (glider, harness)?:

  GTO 3, Ginie Race 5

• What is your flying weight?:

  110

• How many flights do you have?:

  500+

• What is your longest flight?:

  200+

• Link to your XContest flights:

  https://www.xcontest.org/world/en/pilots/detail:MarcoSo

• Why would you like to fly in the GIN team?:

  Like to fly with like minded people, and cause of the awesome gear

• What are your latest/best results?:

  2nd SRS Poggio Bustone 2025; 2nd Sportclass OGO 2025

• What do you like about Gin Gliders?

  The people and the self climbing GTO3

• What are your objectives for the next two years?:

  Dominating the Sportclass in different Comps

• Do you have Instagram? Youtube?:

  Insta: www.instagram.com/marcossoom/