Serge Shakuto’s amazing shot of Ivan Fominykh flying by the light of a full moon in Bali graces the cover of Cross Country 184 (October 2017). Serge is an airsports athlete, more at home in the sky than on the ground. A skydiver and paraglider pilot, he is originally from Russia but now lives in […] …read more
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Jerome Maupoint flies the Faroe Islands
A North Atlantic archipelago lashed by storms and strong winds may not seem like the best place for a paragliding odyssey – but the Faroes offer big rewards for the wild at heart. Jérôme Maupoint joined the puffins for a flying trip to one of Europe’s most spectacular wildernesses. See what else is in Cross […] …read more
Cross Country 184: October 2017
With Serge Shakuto’s amazing shot of Ivan Fominykh flying by the light of a full moon in Bali on the cover, Cross Country 184 (October 2017) celebrates the thrill of the new. A North Atlantic archipelago lashed by storms and strong winds may not seem like the best place for a paragliding odyssey – but […] …read more
PWC PICO DA GAVIAO, BRAZIL
The fourth stop of the 2017 PWC in Pico da Gaviao, Brazil, came to an end on Saturday. This new Brazilian site set the bar high by delivering great conditions every day of the competition.
The scores were extremely close all the way to the final task. The new Brazilian Champion and record holder, Rafael Saladini, took first overall by just one point – ahead of his comrade, Erico Oliveira. Frank Brown finished in third place for a full Brazilian podium. Rafael and Erico flew Enzo 3s.
In the women’s category, Silvia Buzzi Ferraris (ITA) took control of the field on the first day and won 6 out of 7 tasks flying her Enzo 3. In second place was Merve Aslan from Turkey followed by the local pilot, Marcella Uchoa, in third. Merve and Marcella flew Zenos.
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Congrats to all the pilots and cheers from all the team at OZONE!
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Watch: Speedflying Les Deux Alpes 2017
Alex Deyev shares the joy from a secret Speedflying meeting in Les Deux Alpes in August. …read more
Pure Encapsulations win Red Bull Dolomitenmann 2017
Lienz in Austria hosted the 30th Red Bull Dolomitenmann on Saturday 9th September 2017. A fast and close-run event, Pure Encapsulations were the winning team but the second and third-placed teams both finished within three minutes of the winners. The event attracts top athletes in their sports, and there are professional and amateur classes. The […] …read more
PWC Brazil 2017: Brazilians win top 5 places
Rafael Saladini won the Brazilian round of the 2017 PWC that finished at Pico do Gavião on 9th September. The top five places were all won by Brazilian pilots. The women’s event was dominated by Italy’s Silvia Buzzi Ferraris, who also finished third female at the World Championships in Italy in July. Seven tasks were […] …read more
ITV announce Boxer 2: beginner PG and PPG wing
ITV have released the “exceptionally easy” Boxer 2. It’s made for free-flight and PPG beginners, and is EN-A and DGAC certified. With three risers on each side and few lines ITV say it’s easy to sort on launch, and then it’s very easy to launch, too. Despite having long brake travel, ITV say steering is […] …read more
Alex Mateos is European Paramotor Champion 2017
Husband-and-wife duo Alexandre and Marie Mateos were first and second in the 6th FAI European Paramotor Championships that were held in Břeclav, Czech Republic, from 19-26 August 2017. There was no separate women’s prize, so Alex is European Paramotor Champion and Marie vice-champion. France took all three podium spots, Pierre Lefebvre being the bronze medal winner in […] …read more
Apco’s latest Chairbag V reversible harness
Apco have updated their Chairbag reversible paraglider harness, unveiling the Chairbag V. The harness is an open type, with a full-width polycomb lightweight seatboard and Cygnus airbag protection that extends down the back and under the seat. Apco say it has an improved reserve container from which the reserve can be deployed more easily, with […] …read more