When precision and ambition align, the impossible becomes a navigable path. In a longstanding partnership with Red Bull, Prada Linea Rossa continues to support athletes who operate at the outer limits of performance. The latest chapter follows Austrian wingsuit pilot, Peter Salzmann as he undertakes a pioneering flight in El Hierro, the smallest and westernmost island of Spain’s Canary Islands, where terrain and wind offer little room for error.
The preparation for El Hierro is quiet and deliberate. Before any flight begins, attention turns to small but essential details. A foil wing is held steady, the surfaces checked, and edges aligned. Nothing is rushed. Dressed in Prada Linea Rossa’s performance-led apparel, the athlete moves with focus rather than urgency. The clean lines and restrained palette reflect a mindset built on discipline and control.
As the wingsuit lifts into open air, movement becomes measured and calm. The suit stretches wide against the sky, responding to rising air along the island’s ridge lines. Wind shifts are subtle but constant, requiring steady awareness. Instead of chasing speed or height, the body works with the landscape. At one moment, altitude is gained through balance rather than force, showing how sustained flight can be achieved through precision.
Design plays its part without demanding attention. Prada Linea Rossa’s approach is grounded in advanced textile research and an understanding of how the body moves under pressure. Technical fabrics provide protection, flexibility and comfort while remaining unobtrusive.
Up close, the construction reveals careful decisions made to support motion rather than restrict it. In conditions where focus is limited, this balance matters.
When the flight concluded, the achievement feels controlled and considered. What unfolded at El Hierro was not simply a test of endurance, but a reflection of shared values. Supported by Prada Linea Rossa and Red Bull, the experience shows how discipline, design and trust can work together. At the edge of performance, progress is defined not by extremes, but by clarity, control and intent.
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