Ensis Roger vs F-One Frigate: Mid Premium Parawing Showdown

The Ensis Roger and F-One Frigate occupy a similar price band but were built around different priorities. Ensis was the second brand to market with a parawing, launching the original Roger in late 2024 and refining it into the V2 with a focus on intuitive handling, ease of use, and a colour-coded system that genuinely simplifies the stow/deploy cycle. F-One arrived in 2025 with the Frigate and quickly became the benchmark all-rounder, with multiple independent testers ranking it at the top of the category for upwind performance, wind range breadth, and refined build.

This comparison sets the Roger’s accessible, user-friendly character against the Frigate’s premium all-round performance. Both deserve consideration. The right choice depends on what you want out of a parawing.

Specs at a Glance

	Ensis Roger V2	F-One Frigate
Size range	4 sizes (2.0m to 5.0m)	8 sizes (1.9m to 6.5m)
Mid-size weight	1,050g (4.0m)	520g (4.0m, wing only)
Price (mid-size, GBP)	£899 (4.0m)	£999 (4.0m)
Price (mid-size, EUR)	~€978 (4.0m, estimated from UK ratio)	€1,149 (4.0m)
Price (mid-size, USD)	$839 (flat across all sizes)	$1,249 (4.0m)
Materials	Single-skin canopy, lightweight buoyant fabric, nylon leading-edge wires, UHMWPE bridle lines	Porcher paragliding-grade fabric, LIROS colour-coded bridles, pulley-free Dynamic Bridle System
Control bar	Egg-shaped aluminium with EVA foam padding	29cm carbon (1.9m to 4.0m) or 41cm carbon (4.7m to 6.5m), EVA grip
Standout feature	3-Point Bridle System and colour-coded everything for easy stow/deploy	Widest size range and benchmark upwind performance

Pack size is not published by either manufacturer and has been omitted from this table. All prices verified 10 May 2026 and subject to change.

Wind Range and Sizing Differences

The two ranges are built to different scales.

The Roger V2 comes in four sizes (2.0m, 3.0m, 4.0m, 5.0m). Ensis publishes a 12 to 30 knot overall wind range across the lineup, with size selection guided by board and foil setup rather than rider weight alone. Their guidance: a downwind board with a foil over 1400cc gets you on foil from 12 knots; a mid-length with a foil under 1300cc needs 18+ knots. Four sizes is a tight range and there are gaps that riders falling between sweet spots may notice.

The Frigate offers eight sizes (1.9m, 2.5m, 3.0m, 3.5m, 4.0m, 4.7m, 5.5m, 6.5m), the widest range of any single parawing model on the market. Wind ranges are based on a 75kg rider and span 10 to 18 knots at the 6.5m end through to 28+ knots at the 1.9m end. The closer size increments mean you can match wing size more precisely to your conditions and rider weight.

Verdict: Frigate wins on sizing precision and total range. Roger covers the main bands with fewer sizes but leaves more gaps.

Performance on the Water

Upwind

The Frigate is one of the strongest upwind performers in the parawing market. Independent testers consistently rank it in the top two or three. Tucker Vantol at MACkite described upwind ability “almost at the level of an inflated wing.” The Dynamic Bridle System (pulley-free) gives direct, unfiltered feedback through the bar, and the mid-aspect rounded shape provides intuitive trimming.

The Roger V2 has accessible upwind ability. Community feedback notes the wing tends to slide forward in the wind window, giving it more upwind range than you might expect from a design built around ease of use. The V2’s refined leading-edge profile improves low-end power, which helps you generate speed and get on foil. It is not in the same league as the Frigate for raw upwind performance, but it is also not trying to be.

Verdict: Frigate wins clearly on upwind. Roger’s upwind is accessible rather than benchmark.

Stability

The Frigate is consistently described as stable, even when heavily overpowered. One experienced rider noted it’s “incredibly responsive and still totally stable, even way at the top end.” It is composed across most conditions, though some testers note it can feel more communicative than wings like the Ozone Pocket Rocket in messy chop.

The Roger V2 is described as forgiving with softer bar pressure than many competitors. The wing does not produce the sudden yanking feeling that some parawings deliver in gusts, which makes it more comfortable for riders still building confidence with canopy management. The Inertia noted the V1 had overpowering issues; community feedback suggests the V2 has addressed these.

Verdict: Both stable. Frigate is more responsive; Roger is more forgiving.

Depower Behaviour

The Roger has a useful trick here. Its Depower Control System lets you fly the wing on front bridles only, dramatically reducing power while maintaining safety and manoeuvrability. This is genuinely useful in gusty conditions, and it is a meaningful safety feature for less experienced riders. The 3-Point Bridle System also keeps the canopy organised when you depower.

The Frigate manages power through bar position alone, the standard parawing approach. Push the bar away to depower, pull it in for power. The pulley-free Dynamic Bridle System auto-adjusts sail tension as you sheet, which keeps the canopy shape clean across the power range. There is no separate depower mode, but the bar response is precise and predictable.

Verdict: Roger wins on depower flexibility with the front-bridle-only mode. Frigate’s bar-only approach is more conventional but well executed.

Relaunch

The Roger’s colour-coded system is a real advantage on the water. Blue lines identify the leading edge, the centre of the leading edge is clearly marked, and the buoyant canopy fabric floats rather than sinking. These details make orientation faster after a crash or when redeploying from the water.

The Frigate’s LIROS colour-coded bridles (orange front, yellow centre, red rear) and pulley-free Dynamic Bridle System make rigging straightforward. Independent reviews describe relaunch as solid but not class-leading; some testers note the Ozone Pocket Rocket relaunches more reliably from the water in challenging conditions.

Verdict: Roger’s relaunch design has more practical thought put into it. Frigate is reliable but not the standout in the category.

Build Quality and Materials

Both wings are well-built, but the philosophies differ.

The Roger V2 uses a lightweight, durable, buoyant single-skin canopy with nylon wires along the leading edge to support the aerodynamic shape. UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) bridle lines deliver durability and water resistance. The bar is egg-shaped aluminium with EVA foam padding, which is a notable difference from competitors, where carbon bars are the norm. Aluminium adds weight but is more impact-resistant. Wing weights run from 800g (2.0m) up to 1,100g (5.0m).

The Frigate uses Porcher paragliding fabric, LIROS colour-coded bridle lines, and a pre-attached harness line that most competitors charge extra for. The Dynamic Bridle System is pulley-free, so there are no moving parts to jam. Two carbon bar sizes (29cm for smaller wings, 41cm for larger) match the bar to the wing rather than forcing a single size across the range. Wing weights run from 300g (1.9m) up to 780g (6.5m), making the Frigate dramatically lighter than the Roger size for size.

Verdict: Frigate wins on weight, the carbon bar, and the included harness line. Roger wins on bar durability if impact resistance matters more than weight.

Pricing and Value

The Roger V2 is priced from £699 / ~€760 / $839 (2.0m) to £1,049 / ~€1,141 / $839 (5.0m). The mid-range 4.0m comes in at £899 / ~€978 / $839. GBP figures are confirmed across two UK retailers (Northern Watersports and The Foiling Collective). USD is flat across all sizes at MACkite. EUR pricing is only confirmed for the 3.0m at €869 RRP across Surfpirates and Easy-Surfshop; other EUR figures are estimated from the UK ratio because EU stockists currently only carry the 3.0m. EU buyers should confirm pricing with their local retailer before ordering.

The Frigate sits at the premium end of the market. A 4.0m is £999 / €1,149 / $1,249. The full range runs from around £830 / €960 / $1,049 (1.9m) to around £1,200 / €1,350 / $1,479 (6.5m). GBP figures are from F-One UK, EUR from Wake-Style, USD from REAL Watersports. The 1.9m, 5.5m, and 6.5m are not yet listed by any UK or EU retailer at time of writing.

For mid-range sizes, the Frigate costs about £100 / €170 / $410 more than the Roger. The pricing models are also different: Ensis flat-prices the Roger at $839 in the US regardless of size, while the Frigate scales with size. UK buyers see a more conventional rising price ladder on both. EU buyers face the most uncertainty with the Roger because only the 3.0m is widely stocked.

The Frigate’s premium reflects what you get: significantly lower weight, premium paragliding-grade materials, the included harness line, two bar size options, and the all-round performance that has put the Frigate at the top of independent test panels. The Roger gives you the colour-coded system, the 3-Point Bridle, the Depower Control System, and a more accessible price point on the mid sizes.

Verdict: Roger is cheaper at every size band, especially for US buyers thanks to flat pricing. Frigate justifies the premium for all-round performance and the lighter package.

Prices verified 10 May 2026 and subject to change. EU buyers should confirm Roger pricing with their local retailer because only the 3.0m has independently verified EUR RRP.

Who Should Buy the Ensis Roger V2

The Roger is the right wing for you if:

You’re progressing in parawing foiling and want a wing that simplifies the learning curve
The colour-coded system, 3-Point Bridle, and clearly marked leading edge appeal to you
The Depower Control System adds a safety margin that matters in gusty conditions
Softer bar pressure suits your riding style better than a more reactive bar
You’re a US buyer and the flat $839 pricing on the larger sizes makes them genuinely good value
You don’t need the widest possible size range
Aluminium bar weight is acceptable in exchange for impact resistance

The Roger is not the right wing if you want benchmark upwind performance, the lightest possible package for travel, or the widest size selection.

Who Should Buy the F-One Frigate

The Frigate is the right wing for you if:

You want one of the best all-round performances in the parawing market
You need the widest possible size range, particularly the 5.5m and 6.5m for light wind work
Upwind performance is a priority, whether for tacking, loops, or extended powered sessions
You value premium materials (Porcher fabric, LIROS bridles) and the included harness line
Lower weight and a carbon bar matter for travel and for sessions with frequent deployments
You’re comfortable buying a first generation product from a brand new to the parawing category
The premium pricing fits your budget

The Frigate is the broader purchase, the wing that adapts to more conditions and riding styles. The trade-off is the higher price and a less specifically “easy to use” character than the Roger.

Verdict

The Ensis Roger V2 and F-One Frigate are both well-built parawings, but they target different riders. The Roger leads on practical design touches that make the sport more approachable: the colour-coded system, the 3-Point Bridle, the Depower Control System, and softer bar pressure. The Frigate leads on raw performance: the widest size range in the category, benchmark upwind ability, premium paragliding-grade materials, and the lowest weight at every size band.

If you’re progressing and want a wing that reduces frustration on the water, the Roger V2 is one of the most user-friendly parawings on the market. If you want the most refined all-round performer and you’re comfortable paying the premium, the Frigate is the stronger choice.

The pricing is also a real factor. The Roger sits roughly £100 / €170 / $410 below the Frigate at mid sizes, and US buyers benefit from Ensis’s flat pricing on the larger wings. EU buyers should be cautious with the Roger pricing because only the 3.0m has confirmed EUR RRP at this time; the rest is estimated from the UK ratio and worth confirming locally before ordering.

For most riders looking for one wing to cover their typical sessions, the Frigate is the broader choice. For riders who specifically value ease of use, the Roger V2 punches above its price.