Rast meets acro! Swing’s Trinity RS is an acro wing with Rast for professional acro pilots. Swing say the Rast (Ram Air Section Technology), which allows different sectors the canopy to be at different pressures, is ideally suited to acro wings. The development of the TRINITY RS acro-glider has demonstrated the full potential of RAST: The […] …read more
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Niviuk R-Bus tandem paramotor wing
Niviuk have released their first tandem paramotor wing, the R-Bus. Designed for use with trikes it can carry loads up to 500 kilograms. They say it is a very tough, stable and durable glider that offers short, quick and simple take-offs and comfortable and safe landings for both pilot and passenger. A solid but agile wing, they […] …read more
Advance BiBeta 6: professional tandem
Advance have announced that a new professional tandem paraglider is on its way. The Bibeta 6 is due for release in November 2016. Advance worked closely with professional tandem pilots in Interlaken in its development, extensively refining prototypes until the professionals’ expectations of take-off, handling and landing characteristics had all been exceeded. The BiBeta 6 […] …read more
BGD release Base Lite
BGD have released a limited-edition lightweight version of their EN-B Base. The Base Lite was designed for vol-bivouac and travelling, and they say it’s the best sport class glider they have ever made. It has an extra 3km/h on its top speed, thanks to its optimised speed bar. Low-drag micro-lines have also improved glider performance “by up to one […] …read more
Neo X-Fly speedflying wing
Speedriding and speedflying specialists Neo have introduced the versatile X-Fly to their range. It can be used for pure foot-launched speedflying, strong-wind soaring or speedriding. The X-Fly is available in five sizes, from 9 to 18m², to cater for all levels of pilot from beginner through to extreme pilots. The sail is made from 42g double-coated Skytex Everlast, with a combination of […] …read more
Herman on the Podium Again!
We’ve lost track of how many times Pitocco has been on the podium since he joined the OZONE team. His latest victory was at the classic Argentinian site, La Rioja, which is one of the oldest flying sites in the country and well known for powerful conditions and major dust devils.
Hernan won 2 out of the 4 valid tasks, taking the overall win by just two points ahead of his comrade Francisco Mantaras followed by Federico Rodriguez in third. All were flying Enzo 2s.
The last stop of the Argentinian League will be in Mendoza from November 10th to the13th.
Full results here
Congrats to all the pilots and cheers from all the team at OZONE!
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Woody Valley Skyway Karabiner
Woody Valley, in collaboration with Camp, developed the Skyway karabiner specifically for paragliding use. It weighs just 48g and has a variable cross-section with increased strength (compared to the 14g-heavier Camp Para Twist Lock Evolution karabiner which preceded it) at the critical points. Features Thin and rounded end for easy hooking into the glider riser […] …read more
Swing Connect Reverse 2 paraglider harness
Swing have updated their reversible paraglider harness, and the latest edition is the Connect Reverse 2. It sports an improved airbag which inflates by means of a steel spring, completely independent of airflow, guaranteeing maximum protection right from launch and excellent longevity. The harness now has a more streamlined, aerodynamic shape, and Swing say it has a good […] …read more
U-Turn Trinity: “The ultimate fun machine”
U-Turn call the Trinity “the ultimate fun machine”. A mini-wing, it can be used for freestyle soaring on strong-wind coastlines, wagga ground training or Alpine racing adventures. Groundhandling and freestyle maestro Mike Küng had a lot of input into the wing’s design, and the wing that emerged is finished to his exacting requirements. It’s compact, precise and fun, with good […] …read more
Lucy: Profly’s first wing, for freestyle
Profly, the Professional Flying Team, have released their first paraglider. Lucy is an all-round freestyler, aimed at pilots who want to safely progress in acro flying. The team say Lucy is performant and dynamic, with precise, fun handling, for freestyle, acro, strong-wind soaring and even short cross-country flights. Profly say they wanted to create a glider that is safer […] …read more