Trey German won the paramotor adventure race, the Icarus X-Race, that was held over the weekend of 24-26 March in Florida, USA. Judging by the photos he posted on his Facebook page, it’s safe to say he had a pretty good time. Trey completed the 230-mile (370km) task ahead of Johnson Qu, who had been leading on […] …read more
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Little Cloud release XC/hike-and-fly Gyps
Little Cloud are releasing their new “high-performance fun wing”, the Gyps, in April 2017. Its for cross-country pilots, and light enough to hike-and-fly. Little Cloud say the Gyps, which is the Latin word for vulture, is pretty accessible and has fun handling, but it has an aspect ratio of 6.95 and is for it’s for experienced pilots. […] …read more
Gold medal for Tetsu Yakushiji
Gold medal for Tetsu Yakushiji …read more
Source:: Niviuk
Asian Continental Paragliding Association at air sports summit
The newly formed Asian Continental Paragliding Association made a well-received presentation at the first FAI Air Sports in Asia Summit on 20 March. Held in Hong Kong, the air sports summit invited 20 air sports organisations from across the region to discuss the development and promotion of air sports in Asia. Each organisation was given […] …read more
Fall in Love… Again. The Delta 3 has arrived.
The new DELTA 3 is a wing that Delta 2 pilots will love. Everything about the D2 that is good, has been made better. Our mission for the DELTA 3 was to take the handling and “Sport-Performance Class feeling” to new levels and increase the speed and glide performance, without increasing the aspect ratio. The result is a wing that feels more agile and efficient in active air or while thermalling, has noticeably increased performance, and is every bit as pleasurable to fly. The OZONE philosophy of True Performance can be felt in the D3 with every ascending carve and accelerated glide.
The DELTA 3 is designed for XC flying. It is Sport-Performance Class wing suitable for a wide range of pilots. Replacing the iconic DELTA 2, it is ideal for those stepping up from the EN B categories and for more experienced pilots who seek comfort and ease of use in the performance XC class. DELTA 2 pilots will feel comfortable immediately and appreciate the improved handling and more precise feel that the D3 delivers.
The DELTA series has an important legacy of performance, fun, comfort and stability in active air. We strived to make the DELTA 3 a very well-rounded …read more
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Ozone release new Delta 3, EN C
Ozone have released their long-awaited Sports class wing, the Delta 3. Information published on the product pages of the Ozone website reveals that the Delta 3 will be produced in six sizes, and is expected to be rated EN C in every size. The ML size, 85-105kg, is the only size fully certified so far. […] …read more
“Dreams? There are still so many!”
“Dreams? There are still so many!” …read more
Source:: Niviuk
Video: Understanding SIV, spins, stalls and collapses
Greg Hamerton from Flybubble Paragliding School in the UK leads you through the basics of SIV: pitch, collapses, wingovers, spins and full stalls. …read more
Pierre Carter wins X-Berg Challenge 2017
Paraglider pilot Pierre Carter won the 2017 X-Berg Challenge – a 110km (straight-line distance) adventure race around turnpoints in the Drakensberg mountains of South Africa which took place from 2-4 March. The X-Berg Challenge pits paraglider pilots, trail runners and mountain bikers against each other, and can be entered solo or as relay teams, with participants choosing one or more of […] …read more
Niviuk at the Stubai Cup
Niviuk at the Stubai Cup …read more
Source:: Niviuk