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Spring is in the air – at least in the northern hemisphere – cloudbase is within reach and the big flights are rolling in. So what are you waiting for? This issue is packed with inspiration
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Swiss pilot Yael Margelish flew a new women’s world record triangle on 1st May 2019, 263.72km from Saint Hilaire, France
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Skywalk have released the X-Alps 4, their new EN-D wing made for the 2019 edition of the Red Bull adventure race
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Skywalk have released the X-Alps 4, their new EN-D wing made for the 2019 edition of the Red Bull adventure race
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Swiss pilot Yael Margelish flew a new women’s world record triangle on 1st May 2019, 263.72km from Saint Hilaire, France
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Unsupported. Unspoiled. Untouched. After crossing the width of the Canadian Rockies during his 1,000 km vol-biv in 2017, Benjamin Jordan has taken his passion for exploring the untouched mountains of his homeland to the next level.
Last summer, Benjamin dared to become the first person to fly an unprecedented 1,200 km route, along the entire length of the Rockies, from the United States all the way up to Northern British Columbia. Join us this week for a taste of this incredible adventure.
Follow the history via Ozone’s Instagram and Facebook
For more on this amazing adventure visit The Endless Chain website
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Ozone Pilots swept the 15th Monarca Paragliding Open in Valle de Bravo, Mexico.
Overall Winner, Mitch Riley, reports:
“Valle De Bravo, Mexico delivered again for the 15th Monarca Paragliding Open. Through the week we flew a wide range of tasks and conditions. Yesterday, the last day of the comp, I was siting in first place by just 30 points trying to calm my nerves, drop the pressure of performing and just have fun. It worked beautifully during the 92km tour of the Valle flying arena. The first hour of racing was quite fast, with the lead gaggle making quick work of strong climbs and boaty glides. On the way to the Monarca’s the day got shady, and it became all about feeling out any weak lift that was available and optimizing climbs and glides. Pilots searching for glory on the last day were cutting the corner of the convergence and getting desperate. I backtracked to the convergence, took every bit of height I could find, and went for the long glide toward ESS. It worked! Switching to slow mode late in the day brought me into goal first for the day, and secured the competition win. Congrats to Harald Wilhelmi (2nd, Enzo …read more
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Spring is in the air – at least in the northern hemisphere – cloudbase is within reach and the big flights are rolling in. So what are you waiting for? This issue is packed with inspiration
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MARIE MATEOS JOINS OZONE TEAM
OZONE is excited to announce that Female World Paramotor Champion and European Vice Champion (overall) Marie Mateos has joined our team.
Marie is 27 years young, from France, and has been flying paramotors since 2011. She participated in her first competition in 2014 flying the Speedster 22m in regional championships. After competing in the French Championships she qualified for the French National Team in 2015 and participated in her first international competition flying the Slalom 16m at the World Slalom Championships.
Marie is known as an extremely focused, hardworking, and talented pilot.
Her results so far:
World Female Champion 2016, 5th overall
1rst Female at World Championship 2018, 5th overall
French Female Champion
French Vice-Champion (overall)
Vice European Champion (overall) 2017
Marie says: “I am very happy to join the Ozone Team. I already use Ozone wings especially the Roadster 2 with my students, so I know that Ozone offers high quality all range of wings, from school to competition. I tried the Viper 4 and my first impressions are very good, I’m impatient to use it in the next competition! My next goal is World Slalom Championship in Egypt, in October!”
Ozone is happy to have the opportunity to support Marie in achieving her flying …read more
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Icarus Trophy is a known as the World’s Toughest Air Race where paramotor pilots fly long distance unsupported. This is a near 1000 mile adventure air race where pilots fly across some of the most challenging terrain on the planet.
The Icarus Trophy this year was about 1200 km and included crossing two international borders, from South Africa to Botswana and then from Botswana to Zimbabwe. The Race started just north of Johannesburg and finished at Vic Falls in Zimbabwe.
South African pilot Alard Hufner won the race flying Speedster 28.
Alard reports: “I had a great time! What a fun adventure! As the race was held in winter the flying conditions were pretty good. Cold mornings and manageable conditions during the day.
The Scariest moment was when Sebastian and I were out on a remote road in Zimbabwe doing some work on his motor after his throttle cable broke and 2 lions appeared on the road 50 m away. We managed to get a lift to safety with an overland truck.
The longest flying day was just over 500 km, with the longest flight 240 km. I was flying a Ozone Speedster 28 with a Parajet Zenith Polini Thor 200”
Alard’s mate and Ozone pilot …read more
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