SkyBean’s ChaseCam allows paraglider or paramotor pilots to set their GoPro up to fly behind them, taking steady film or stills. It weighs just 170g and consists of a plastic case that fits a GoPro Hero 3, 3+, 4 or GoPro Session, a length of thin, stretchy bungee line, and what looks like a giant badminton shuttlecock (the wings). The wings keep the […] …read more
Author: winguu
Liberty Bi Tandem trike from Liberty2fly
Spanish paramotor manufacturer Liberty2Fly released a new two-seater trike in August 2016. The Liberty Bi is robustly built from stainless steel. It’s light and compact, and can be transported in the back of a car. Its main bar configuration is unusual, in that the bars actually pass underneath the pilot’s arms, but above the passenger’s shoulders. This […] …read more
U-Turn release EN-B Blacklight 2
U-Turn’s Blacklight 2 is an EN/LTF-B paraglider for cross-country pilots. They say its impressive performance is matched by good levels of safety. It was newly designed from scratch and has been three years in development. The resultant wing has a more compact feel and higher top speed than the original. U-Turn say: The development work to […] …read more
World records tumble on big day in Tacima
The open distance paragliding world record has been smashed in Brazil, with three pilots flying a record 564km from Tacima, north east Brazil, on Thursday 13 October 2016. Samuel Nascimento, Rafael Saladini and Donizete Lemos flew the record flight together, flying as a gaggle and helping each other all the way. The flight lasted more […] …read more
Gold for Nicolas Aubert
Gold for Nicolas Aubert …read more
Source:: Niviuk
Advance Success 4: “new levels of harness safety”
The Success 4 is due to be released in November 2016, and Advance say it begins a new era of harness safety. It now has an additional spine protector above the main lumbar protection, and special SAS-TEC side crash protection for the pelvic area. Advance say its protection “far exceeds” the current certification requirements. The Success 4 is designed for […] …read more
U-Turn Twinforce RE4: acro for two!
U-Turn made the Twinforce RE4 tandem acro paraglider so that experienced acro pilots can share the fun. It’s a descendant of the glider that Pál Takáts and Gábor Kézi first looped in Switzerland back in 2010. U-Turn say this is the strongest wing they’ve ever made. It’s built from their PX40 cloth, with lots of seam reinforcements and line attachment points positioned […] …read more
Roller, remember when you had no limits
Roller, remember when you had no limits …read more
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Jury Service: On the panel at the Coupe Icare
Cross Country were on the press jury for the Coupe Icare film festival – and there were some stunning submissions. The Toll Road didn’t pick up a prize, but it was our favourite. See what’s in the rest of Issue 175 …read more
Material news: All you didn’t know you needed to know
When you head out flying, fabric is probably the last thing on your mind – but without it our sport is grounded. As major manufacturer Porcher is bought by a new owner, and a number of manufacturers fret over supply problems, here’s what we know… See what’s in the rest of Issue 175 …read more