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The Parafoil, also known as the Paraglider, is an unlockable glider in Mario Kart 7 and in Mario Kart 8.


In both of the games, they offer good acceleration, but bad weight. Its stats are identical with the Cloud Glider, Peach Parasol, Parachute, Flower Glider, Bowser Kite, MKTV Parafoil, and Hylian Kite.

History[]

Mario Kart 7[]

The glider made its first appearance in Mario Kart 7 as an unlockable glider. Its stats are identical with the Flower Glider, Peach Parasol, and the Swooper.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[]

They return in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, with an upgraded appearance. The colors of the glider now features a white center with yellow, pink, and blue colors and it lacks the emblem of the driver. Unlike in Mario Kart 7, it is available from the start.

Statistics[]

Mario Kart 7[]

Stat Name Stat Value
Speed 0
Acceleration +0.25
Weight -0.25
Handling 0
Off-Road 0

Mario Kart 8[]

Stat Name Stat Value
Speed 0
Acceleration +0.25
Weight -0.25
Handling 0
Traction 0

Trivia![]

  • In Mario Kart 7, the name of the glider was Paraglider, and the name used today was used by other languages during that time.
Mario Kart 7 vehicle parts
Karts Nitro karts Standard KartGold StandardBirthday GirlBumble VBruiserSoda JetTiny TugCact-XKoopa ClownCloud 9ZucchiniBlue SevenBolt Buggy
Retro karts B DasherEgg 1Barrel TrainPipe Frame
Wheels StandardGold TiresRollerSlimSlickSpongeMushroomWoodRed MonsterMonster
Gliders Super GliderGold GliderPeach ParasolFlower GliderBeast GliderSwooperParafoil
Mario Kart 8 / Deluxe vehicle parts
Bodies Karts Standard KartPipe FrameMach 8Steel DriverCat CruiserCircuit SpecialTri-SpeederBadwagonPrancerBiddybuggyLandshipSneekerSports CoupeGold StandardGLA+ • W 25 Silver Arrow+ • 300 SL Roadster+ • Blue Falcon+ • Tanooki Kart+ • B Dasher+ • Streetle+ • P-Wing+ • Koopa Clown*
Bikes Standard BikeCometSport BikeThe DukeFlame RiderVarmintMr. ScootyJet BikeYoshi BikeMaster Cycle+ • Master Cycle Zero* • City Tripper+
ATVs Standard ATVWild WigglerTeddy BuggyBone Rattler+ • Splat Buggy* • Inkstriker*
Wheels StandardMonsterRollerSlimSlickMetalButtonOff-RoadSpongeWoodCushionBlue StandardHot MonsterAzure RollerCrimson SlimCyber SlickRetro Off-RoadGold TiresGLA Tires+ • Triforce Tires+ • Ancient Tires* • Leaf Tires+
Gliders Super GliderCloud GliderWario WingWaddle WingPeach ParasolParachuteParafoilFlower GliderBowser KitePlane GliderMKTV ParafoilGold GliderHylian Kite+ • Paraglider* • Paper Glider+
+ - denotes DLC. • * - denotes exclusivity to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
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