“I would never fly a two-liner in the X-Alps.” Relative newbie Krischa Berlinger shares how he got to compete in the Red Bull X-Alps after just five years of paragliding, the joys of flying the wilds of Tajikistan – and why he always respects his limits. See what else is in Cross Country 184. …read more
Karma Flight: Cody Tuttle in Nepal
“Sitting in my tent at 6,000m, all I could think about was flying. I think its distraction actually helped me sleep at night as avalanches ripped past our tent.” We all have that moment when free flight enters the realm of the sublime. For Cody Tuttle, it happened above the pristine peaks of Nepal – […] …read more
Kelly Farina: Instrument basics to help you fly further
No matter how good the pilot, there are some situations natural talent just can’t deal with. Kelly Farina explains how technology can help you fly further, higher, faster. See what else is in Cross Country 184. …read more
Castles in the air: Paramotoring the Loire Valley
“Oh là là!” So you want some stupendous holiday snaps? Strap on your paramotor and head for the glorious châteaux of France’s Loire Valley, says photographer Jeff Hamann. See what else is in Cross Country 184. …read more
Running with Benoit: Chasing down Chrigel Maurer
“The X-Alps doesn’t forgive mistakes – and Chrigel Maurer doesn’t put a foot wrong.” Benoit Outters was the Rookie who nearly caught the “Eagle” and stole the crown in this year’s Red Bull X-Alps. He tells Andy Pag how his extraordinary race came together. See what else is in Cross Country 184. …read more
Making the most of weather site Windy.com
“It’s truly a great gift to all who rely on the weather for their fun.” Our resident meteorologist Honza Rejmanek reveals how we can all become expert weather forecasters – with a little help from Windy.com. See what else is in Cross Country 184. …read more
Gavin McClurg: ‘You’ve never, ever laughed like this’
“You’ve never, ever laughed like this.” After competing in his second Red Bull X-Alps, columnist Gavin McClurg shares the highs and lows of the toughest adventure race on Earth – and why Monaco “REALLY, REALLY sucks.” See what else is in Cross Country 184. …read more
Cross Country 184: October 2017
With Serge Shakuto’s amazing shot of Ivan Fominykh flying by the light of a full moon in Bali on the cover, Cross Country 184 (October 2017) celebrates the thrill of the new. A North Atlantic archipelago lashed by storms and strong winds may not seem like the best place for a paragliding odyssey – but […] …read more
PWC PICO DA GAVIAO, BRAZIL
The fourth stop of the 2017 PWC in Pico da Gaviao, Brazil, came to an end on Saturday. This new Brazilian site set the bar high by delivering great conditions every day of the competition.
The scores were extremely close all the way to the final task. The new Brazilian Champion and record holder, Rafael Saladini, took first overall by just one point – ahead of his comrade, Erico Oliveira. Frank Brown finished in third place for a full Brazilian podium. Rafael and Erico flew Enzo 3s.
In the women’s category, Silvia Buzzi Ferraris (ITA) took control of the field on the first day and won 6 out of 7 tasks flying her Enzo 3. In second place was Merve Aslan from Turkey followed by the local pilot, Marcella Uchoa, in third. Merve and Marcella flew Zenos.
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Congrats to all the pilots and cheers from all the team at OZONE!
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Watch: Speedflying Les Deux Alpes 2017
Alex Deyev shares the joy from a secret Speedflying meeting in Les Deux Alpes in August. …read more