It’s not their main concern. They are busy manufacturing very technical products, designing new models and passing them through demanding certification tests in a market where competition is fierce!
Moreover, if a used paraglider flies less well, the pilot will be encouraged to buy another one more quickly, which is good enough for the business!!!
Planned obsolescence?
Far be it from me to mean that this is programmed obsolescence, but it looks a bit like it anyway, like a computer or a smartphone slowing down…
