Free flight is about change: the transition from ground to the air, the shifting seasons, the tilting sun as that great day in the mountains draws to a close and the earth – and a cold beer – beckons once again. But the evolving nature of our sport also means that new gliders, techniques, destinations […] …read more
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Flymaster introduces light, simple Vario LS
Flymaster have added a new beginner’s instrument to their range, the Light, Simple Vario LS. It is small, super thin (just 12mm) and boasts an easy user interface and a “very affordable” price. It’s powered by an internal 750mAh Li-ion battery that gives more than 100 hours’ flight time, and can be recharged via the USB port of any […] …read more
Hike and Fly planning tool now available as mobile app
Hikeandfly.info is an AirDesign-supported tool to help pilots find hike-and-fly routes throughout Europe. The map-based tool can be used on the website, or as a free mobile phone app. “Tours” are plotted on a map, and pilots can click on a spot to open a page giving details of that route, with photos and information about the take-off, landing […] …read more
GEO 5 PRODUCT VIDEO
Check out the latest informative video for the Geo5. The pinnacle of the GEO series! With pioneering OZONE SharkNose technology and all of the design features that have boosted performance in our intermediate class wings, the Geo 5 is a few grams more than its predecessor but now features performance that is in line with the rest of our XC range. The Geo series is designed for pilots who seek a highly versatile lightweight wing. It is suitable for a wide range of pilots from talented beginners to the most experienced. The relaxing nature of the Geo 5 in active air, and the ease of launch makes it a real asset in the mountains. Enjoy the video for more info from the designers, and visit the product page for full details.
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Avian: British HG company changes hands
After nearly 30 years running UK hang glider business Avian, Steve Elkins is passing the reins to fellow pilot and engineer, Tim Swait. Tim has long been an Avian fan: The first glider he flew was a Fly, and it was a Rio that took him through his schooling, his first XCs and competitions. Avian say of Tim: He’s […] …read more
Gavin McClurg’s North of Known tour hits the UK this week
This is Gavin McClurg in deep in Alaska on a marathon month-long traverse of the Alaska Range last year. He has been touring his 52-minute film North of Known to paragliding clubs and adventure audiences in California and Oregon. This week he is hopping across the Atlantic and bringing his unique presentation to Europe. A […] …read more
Video: Brett Hazlett’s Anticipation
Brett Hazlett’s Anticipation. Worth the wait… …read more
New society demands action over ‘cruelty to Zenos’
A new task force has been set up to prevent cruelty to paragliders. Called the Society Against Cruelty to Paragliders, the organisation has been created following concerns over the number of “barely used” Zeno paragliders appearing on secondhand paragliding gear forums around the world. “A Zeno is for life, not just the Superfinal,” SACP spokesman […] …read more
New Freeride is available now!
We are happy to announce that new Freeride is now available to order.
Freeride is the VIPER 4’s little brother, a wing that offers everything an experienced pilot seeks: efficiency, precision, maneuverability, speed, stability, comfort, and maximum fun!
The Freeride is a competition wing at its base. It replaces the Slalom, and sits between the Viper 4 and Speedster 2 in the OZONE range. It is designed for experienced and advanced pilots who are seeking a wing with more dynamic characteristics than the Speedster 2, whilst being less demanding and more accessible than the Viper 4.
Ask the nearest OZONE dealer for more information, demos and prices!
More info here
Source:: Ozone Paramotor
Chogori 2017: lightweight pod from El Speedo
El Speedo have upgraded their lightweight pod harness, and released the new Chogori 2017 in XC and ultrino (ultra-light) versions. The XC version has a carbon seatboard, which the El Speedo team describe as, “the Mercedes of all seatboards”, whereas the Ultrino version is a hammock-style. Both versions feature an updated and improved coccoon closure system, and are made […] …read more