Bronze for David Geiser and Jérémy Péclard …read more
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PWC St Andre 2016, and The Zeno.
Last week, the PWC family vested St Andre Les Alpes, where the 4th event of 2016 was held from September 3-10.
After two days of bad weather, the first task was set – a 79.24km Race to Goal. That was followed by a 115.2km Race to Goal which was won by OZONE Team pilot, Yassen Savov, who after tagging the second waypoint pulled ahead of the pack and led the race all the way to goal. Yassen, known as one of the fastest pilots on the planet, crossed the line almost five minutes ahead of the next pilot in goal, Luc Armant.
On day 5 a 72.25 km Race to Goal was set but was stopped before noon due to dangerous conditions on take off. Day 6 saw an exciting 102.37 km race to goal with a leading group of 7 pilots who finished within 48seconds of each other. For the last day of the event, a 60 km task was set but it was stopped before the lead gaggle tagged the 3rd waypoint, due to overdevelopment on the course.
After 3 valid tasks the Overall winner was Maxime Pinot, followed by OZONE Team, pilot Felix Rodriguez, who was …read more
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Hook 4 P, adventurous progress
Hook 4 P, adventurous progress …read more
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NEW KONA
The Kona builds on over a decade of PPG wing design, and is the perfect wing in the OZONE range for beginner-intermediate PPG pilots who need a wing that excels in free-flight. Based on the Buzz Z5, which is one of the most popular wings in our range, the Kona features cutting edge performance technology in a platform that is exceedingly comfortable under power or in free-flight.
The Kona is suitable for a wide range of pilots from talented beginners to the most experienced – the principle consideration is that this wing is designed to fly under power part of the time, and in free-flight part of the time. Pilots who switch back and forth often and tend to log 30-50 hours per year will find the Kona to be ideal.
More information here
Kona is now available to order. Cheers from all the Team, we look forward to hearing what you think of this new wing!
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Steve Nash: 1962-2016
Steve Nash, a British paraglider pilot, has tragically been killed while on a flying expedition in Mongolia. The 53-year-old pilot was on a vol-biv adventure – Spiralling the Steppes 2 – with his friend Gareth Aston, when it appears he was attacked by unknown assailants at about 1pm local time on 31 August 2016. The pair were half-way […] …read more
Steve Nash: 1963-2016
Steve Nash, a British paraglider pilot, has been confirmed dead after being robbed while on a flying expedition in Mongolia. The 53-year-old pilot was on a vol-biv adventure – Spiralling the Steppes 2 – with his friend Gareth Aston, when it appears he was attacked and killed at about 1pm local time on 31 August 2016. The pair […] …read more
Hannes Arch: 1967-2016
Hannes Arch, one of the main driving forces behind the Red Bull X-Alps, has died in a helicopter crash. He was 49. “We are devastated,” organisers of the Red Bull X-Alps posted on their website this morning. “We have lost the mastermind of Red Bull X-Alps, but even more our best friend and brother. Words […] …read more
Vercofly 2016: hut-to-hut in Switzerland
The 2016 Vercofly, the hike-and-fly competition in the Valais where pilots have to tag as many huts as possible, was a resounding success. This high-level competion involves mountain flying over glaciated terrain, but while technically advanced it’s logistically easy, since pilots eat and sleep in a mountain hut and no supporters are necessary. 2016’s was the eighth edition, with Chrigel Maurer (who […] …read more
Advance Epsilon 8 now PPG approved
Advance’s Epsilon 8 has been DGAC approved for paramotor use with special Hybrid-Risers. These Hybrid-Risers have trimmers which can be used to trim out the turning effects of the motor and adjust the cruising speed, Advance say. The Epsilon 8 can still be free-flown using these risers, but the trimmers must be deactivated by stowing the free […] …read more
Red Bull Dolomitenmann: 8-10 September 2016
The 29th edition of the Red Bull Dolomitenmann takes place over the weekend of 8-10 September 2016. Some 440 adventure athletes will converge on the Lienz Dolomites to take part in the multi-sport adventure competition. Athletes compete in teams of four, made up of a mountain runner, paraglider pilot, mountain biker and kayaker. Each athlete […] …read more