XC Seminar with Michael Nesler and Gudrun Oechsl

Long Distance Flying .. The ultimate Endeavor of the modern Pilot 02.06 to 09.06.2018 Mount Olympus Greece Cross Country XC seminar for paragliding pilots with Michael Nesler & Gudrun Oechsl This XC seminar aims to allow the progression of paragliding pilots to perform better at long distance flying by receiving up-to-date knowledge and usefull guidance. […] …read more

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SESSION NOW AVAILABLE – VIDEO

Bicho Carrera flew the new Session to the Podiums of The Acro World Cup in Italy and to the latest Master Acro event in Reunion Island. Now this all new design is available to the public in two sizes: 16 and 17 m2, with the 18 m2 coming soon.

Four signature colour choices are available, each chosen by a member of our team: Bicho, Felix, Pal, and Hernan.

For more info on the new Session, click here.

Enjoy the ride!

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Cross Country 186: Nov/Dec 2018

Winter has arrived in the northern hemisphere … but so what? The flying – and adventure – never stops at the world’s only international free-flying magazine. Cross Country 186 (Dec/Jan 2018) is packed – here’s what’s in the issue. “I took two attempts to get off, but was elated to suddenly be in the air above […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

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!

(For Subtitles click on CC)

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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