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

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

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!
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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

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Niviuk release the single-surface Skin 2/Skin 2P

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

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

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

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

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

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

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

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine