A new Paragliding World Cup app has been released for Android devices, in time for the Ecuador round of the competition which starts on 28th October 2017 in Guayaquil. The app’s developers say it makes the race much easier to watch on tablets and mobiles, and includes the colourful live commentary, revamped tracking, leaderboard, pilot list […] …read more
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PWC ECUADOR 2017-NEW WORLD CUP APP
Ecuador is hosting the Paragliding World Cup for the first time ever from the 28th of October to the 4th of November.
To make the race easier to watch on tablets and mobile phones, the light-hearted live commentary, revamped tracking, leaderboard, pilot list and results, are all now available on the shiny new World Cup app which you can download here
The Guayaquil area is well known for hosting national and international competitions thanks to its reliable and consistent weather, with cloud base usually around 1600m and average thermals +3/+4 m/s.
The launch ridge is inside a protected tropical forest, with amongst its most notable inhabitants, jaguars, howler monkeys, the Guayaquil parrot and beautiful royal vultures.
Typically, tasks have a first part on the ridge and then go out into the flats in front flying towards the ocean, (with the Galapagos Islands beyond), before moving behind, going north on the hills following the Rio Daule river, flying over mango, cherry, passion fruit and avocado groves. The topography gives lots of choices and some very interesting flying.
It’s not going to be easy, pilots will have lots of options in a territory where the best route isn’t obvious. Smart moves could make the difference!
What’s certain …read more
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Cloudbase Mayhem podcast with Pál Takáts
Gavin Mcclurg, one of nowadays greatest paragliding adventurer and the creator of Cloudbase Mayhem – got on with a long conversation with Pál Takáts in his latest podcast about his career, acro, cross-country, X-Alps, ups and downs, accidents and thoughts how to become a better and safer pilot! Listen here:
Your browser does not support the audio element, listen here: http://www.cloudbasemayhem.com/episode-52-pal-takats-x-alps-acro-and-what-you-can-do-to-stay-safe/
Or over at Gavin’s blog, the Cloudbase Mayhem.
Source:: Just Acro
Exoceat Safety Notice Released
Attn: All Exoceat Owners
Please read the information at this page, regarding the Exoceat harness.
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Paragliding Skills: How to Topland Safely
Landing on top of a ridge or even on the launch site is a useful skill for paraglider pilots, but the top of the ridge is usually the windiest place to land. Join Flybubble Paragliding as Greg Hamerton explores various approaches to making a safe landing. …read more
ACRO CHARLY
Seiko Fukuoka and Charles Cazaux are on a mission to share knowledge. Their video series will cover a range of topics from reading the sky and understanding movement in the air, finding the best XC lines, proper speed to fly, and tips for climbing. What many of these topics have in common is glider control. Supporting your skill set with advanced techniques will help you to face more situations with less stress. Acro and freestyle flying are excellent tools to employ to improve your level and execute more efficient inputs to your wing. Here, Seiko and Charles review the Helicopter Technique. Enjoy the second episode of the Airlinks Online Academy:
(For Subtitles click on CC)
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Nova name their Pilots and Newcomers of the Year 2017
Nova have named Rinaldo Vuerich (IT), Joe Edlinger (AT) and Toni Brügger (CH) as their Pilots of the Year 2017. Kinga Masztalerz (PO), Markus Anders (DE) and Timm Asprion (DE) were named “Newcomers of the Year”. Nova have been awarding the titles for eleven years, to team pilots who have flown well, shown commitment to […] …read more
Advance Progress 3 reversible paraglider harness
Advance have updated their lightweight reversible Progress harness. The Progress 3 has an air-foam hybrid back protector, which uses foam ribs to ensure good protection even before launching. A versatile harness, its light weight (3.5kg in M size) make it a good hike-and-fly choice, but it is designed for thermal flying, and offers good lumbar […] …read more
FlyBubble presents the Niviuk new products
FlyBubble presents the Niviuk new products …read more
Source:: Niviuk
Triple Seven unveil lightweight K-LIGHT, EN-B
Triple Seven unveiled the K-Light at the 2017 Coupe Icare. It’s a lightweight version of their EN-B Knight, and a “full kilo” lighter in MS size. The company say the K-Light has the same handling and user-friendliness as the Knight, but is easier to launch, easier to carry and travel with, and has slightly better […] …read more