Niviuk have released the Skin 2, the second generation of their single-surface paraglider. It’s available in standard (Skin 2) and super-light (Skin 2P, ‘Plume’) versions, and both will be certified in three sizes, EN-B for the 18 and 20, and EN-C for the 16m² sizes. Niviuk say the Skin 2 /2P are more stable and more durable than the original […] …read more
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Red Bull X-Alps 2017: 1,138km route announced
The new route has been revealed for the 2017 Red Bull X-Alps – and it will be the longest and hardest in the event’s 14-year history. Racing a straight-line distance of 1,138km from Salzburg to Monaco, 32 world class athletes from 21 countries will hike and fly via seven turnpoints in seven different countries – […] …read more
Skyman String RS: 690g reversible harness
Designed to complement the single-skin Sir Edmund paraglider, Skyman have made their ultra-light String harness in a reversible version. The String RS has an inbuilt a 32 litre rucksack which Skyman say is comfortable to carry and can take an entire ultra-light kit. It weighs just 690g, including Austria Alpin Rocket karabiners (supplied), and is LTF/EN […] …read more
GriffinD and Yeti Extrem2: new for spring
GIN’s Spring 2017 brochure unveils a new, extra robust version of their Griffin mountain wing, and an even lighter Yeti Xtrem² harness. The Griffind is made from Dominico 30D fabric, and it’s a bit heavier than the standard Griffin but offers excellent durability, GIN say. It’s for pilots tackling tougher terrain. Due to the different material, GIN […] …read more
AirG is back!
Fresh news from AirG! Their 2017 Peace 2 is now ready to order in sizes 17 and 20m2!
They are also developing a new freestyle wing named Sophie Chill. The first 21m2 model will be available to test at the Kössen Paragliding Festival!
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TopMetSat: live weather pictures to your flight deck
TopMeteo have released an app called TopMetSat that delivers satellite weather pictures to your smartphone while you fly. It works in Europe and Southern Africa, and uses your regular mobile internet connection to display satellite and radar images so you could check, for instance, the level of cloud cover in your downtrack vicinity. TopMetSat say: The intelligent connection management […] …read more
Icarus X-Race 2017: Trey German wins
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
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
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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