Manel Gras

Origin: Sant Esteve d’en Bas, Spain
Born: 27 December 1987
First Flight: 2 June 2020

• 7th in the FAI Hike & Fly World Ranking
• Vice champion in the 2024 Spanish Hike & Fly Championship
• 3rd place in the 2025 Spanish Hike & Fly Championship

Passionate about paragliding, snowboarding, trail running, and the natural world.

Involvement with NEO: Ambassador

Manel Gras is a professional firefighter and a passionate mountain and outdoor sports enthusiast. He started flying with NEO during his second year of paragliding, and the Stay Up was his first pod harness. Since then, he has relied on NEO products and experienced first-hand their quality, reliability, and durability.

What stands out most to Manel is the strength and longevity of NEO equipment. His approach to flying and adventure requires gear he can trust completely, both for everyday flying and for the most demanding challenges. NEO products provide the confidence and comfort needed to perform in a wide range of conditions and environments.

Today, Manel flies with the Stay Up 2 and will be using it for his biggest challenge to date: the X-Pyr 2026. Representing NEO as an ambassador is a natural continuation of a relationship that began during his early years as a pilot and has grown alongside his progression in the sport.

His passion for flying, adventurous spirit, and commitment to pushing personal limits reflect values that align closely with NEO’s philosophy. Through his projects and expeditions, Manel continues to showcase the performance, durability, and reliability that define the brand.

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