SESSION

The Session is the result of an intense collaboration between the youngest generation of modern acro stars, and veterans with the deepest experience in our sport. It is a completely new design and represents a new direction for OZONE acro wings.

Flown to the podium of the 2017 World Championships by young gun Victor “Bicho” Carrera, the Session has been proven at the highest level of international competition – yet, its excellence at the highest levels is a direct result of its ease of use. Our primary mission for the Session was to create a dynamic but accessible wing capable of all the modern maneuvers.

In the words of our team:

-Felix Rodriguez
20+ years acro flying, past acro world champion, SAT co-founder:
“The Session is the wing we have been imagining for several years now. Luc and I worked hard together to create this new concept, and in the end the result is a glider that does all the maneuvers easily, but is still quite dynamic. And, the most important part: it is a pleasure to fly it. This wing represents a big step forward and we think you will agree that the ease, pleasure, and power of this design …read more

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B Risers Control

Airlinks Online Academy: Seiko Fukuoka and Charles Cazaux go with the B’s!

A long time ago, our competition wings had 5, 4, then 3 risers, before they became 2-liners. But until now, the techniques for proper B riser control have been shrouded in mystery. Increasingly, modern wings have three risers and most high performance wings have two risers. Seiko and Charles are pleased to share their techniques for rear riser control.

Let’s watch their new video tutorial!

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Video report: Nepal Paragliding Open 2017

The Nepal Paragliding Open 2017 took place 1-5 November in Sirkot, Nepal a three- hour drive southwest of Pokhara. This was the first Nepalese-organised competition to take place, and was billed as the national team selection event. The competition was organised by Babu Sunwar, who famously flew a paraglider from the summit of Everest in 2011, […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Paul Guschlbauer’s top 5 tips for multi-day hike-and-fly

Paul Guschlbauer’s five top tips for a multi-day hike-and-fly adventure in the Alps – a great introduction to what pilots need to know before setting off on a vol-biv adventure. “The first step is always the hardest – don’t care about it, just go outside and take the first step. You will be in the adventure. Just […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Gift ideas for free-flight pilots

Got a pilot in your life? Here are some top gift ideas for paragliding, hang gliding and paramotoring addicts XC Retrieve Sign, £12.50 Made from durable paragliding fabric, and folds away into a self-closing pouch the size of wallet. Straps to your rucksack – large enough to be read from a distance. Book: Mastering Paragliding, […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Steve Nash: Man jailed for murder of vol-biv pilot

A man has been jailed for the murder of Steve Nash, the British paraglider pilot who was killed while on a vol-bivouac expedition in Mongolia in August 2016. The BBC has reported that Gantulga Batsukh was found guilty of murder and given 16 years in jail on Friday. In a statement issued by the Nash […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

British RAF’s three tandems meet for the first time

Chris Williams from the RAF’s Hang and Paragliding Association reports… Three Royal Air Force (RAF) tandem paragliders flew together for the first time ever at Westbury, a paragliding site in the south of England, at the end of October 2017. Chris Williams, a former RAF pilot, flew a brand-new Advance Bi Beta 6 that had […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine