“The three of us pushed the paragliding frontline by discovering this remarkable peak. We had to lie in wait for the right wind. We had to respect this powerful, potential foe. And then we struck. It was a little victory.” Felix Wölk follows in the footsteps of World War One’s swashbuckling ‘Flying Patrol’ to conquer […] …read more
Bruce Goldsmith’s Icaristics: Pulling collapses
“Be aware, pulling a small amount of brake can actually make things worse, removing any reflex in the profile and making the wing shoot more.” Bruce Goldsmith fine tunes the fickle art of pulling a collapse. Now, when’s that SIV course? See what else is in Cross Country 181, July 2017 …read more
Theo de Blic: ‘Never, ever think it is too late’
“Never, ever think it is too late. It is your life we are talking about so try everything you can to save it.” Our resident acro champion Théo de Blic knows the value of a good rescue. He shares his top tips for dealing with a reserve throw. See what else is in Cross Country […] …read more
Temple Tours: Flying sacred Kailash in India
“Our mad game was back on. I turned around a second time, pointed my pod towards the summit of sacred Mount Kailash, and sped after Jim.” John Silvester and Jim Mallinson leave Bir in their wake, grit their teeth – and embark on a daring flight into the spiritual Himalayan heartlands. See what else is […] …read more
Notes from a masterclass: Gavin McClurg on mountain flying
“The mental side of things is super important. As soon as you think ‘I might land’ you probably will. “To keep going you have to think about not landing. In the Rockies Traverse, we flew for hours with nowhere to land … unless you count the lake or the river.” Gavin McClurg shares his hard-learned […] …read more
A trick of the light? Can you ‘see’ thermals?
“The rational part of my mind dismissed it as a trick of the light. That evening, I told people of my lucky escape but not of how; I think for fear of being thought crazy or not believed. I wasn’t very sure myself.” Stuck in a perilous position above a thickly-forested hanging valley, Steve Charles […] …read more
AirDesign Vita 2 SL: Review
“For me, it’s the perfect wing: great feeling, fun to fly, but safe. And I can use the same wing with a minimal harness for hike-and-fly.” If you’re looking for a lightweight EN B with feel and handling, AirDesign’s Vita 2 SL ticks all the boxes, says Charlie King. See what else is in Cross […] …read more
Scott Mason and Parahawking – the next step
“Vultures don’t get enough pages in paragliding magazines. Leaf through scuba-diving magazines and you’ll see lots of articles about wildlife. Beginner pilots should be introduced to birds – many of us are inspired to fly because of them.” Scott Mason tells us how he’s hoping to bounce back after the devastating closure of his world-famous […] …read more
OZIUM 1: SAFETY NOTICE
This Safety Notice affects All Ozium 1 Harnesses
Action required: Mandatory Replacement
The pins on all reserve deployment handles of all Ozium 1 harnesses may have been damaged during production. The damage, if present, may result in the pin breaking during reserve deployment. In this instance, the reserve compartment may remain closed even if the handle is released.
The reserve deployment handles on all Ozium 1 harnesses should be replaced before next use. Replacement handles are available, free of charge, from any OZONE dealer. Replacement (GOOD) handles are clearly marked with blue bartacks. If your reserve handle has the blue bartacks, it has been replaced and is ok to fly. If the reserve handle does not, then it must be replaced. Please see photos at right.
For any questions regarding the replacement of the handle, please contact your local OZONE Dealer or Contact us directly.
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Ozone Pilots Win in Austria
Christoph Eder is the 2017 Austrian Champion, flying his Zeno to victory against the latest comp wings. OZONE team pilot, Heli Eichholzer, took second place, flying his Enzo 3 for the first time. Third went to Thomas Brandlehner who was still flying his Enzo 2, anxiously waiting for his Enzo 3 to arrive in time for the Worlds.
The Overall and the Serial Podium was swept by OZONE pilots… well done, everyone!
Congrats to all of the pilots, and cheers from all the team at OZONE.
For full results click here
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