Brett Hazlett always delivers in his short films… “Just a short flight, I won’t need water,” I thought. My backyard site, Grouse Mountain, produced unexpectedly magical evening air which offered an exploration of the deeper valleys, far from roads and landing fields. I had a rare close up view of Crown Mountain and even the […] …read more
Author: winguu
Podcast: Gavin McClurg talks to Guy Anderson
Gavin McClurg talks to Guy Anderson in the latest in his series of paragliding-related podcasts. On the last day of the World Cup in Sun Valley in 2012 British pilot Guy Anderson disappeared in an area we call “no man’s land.” Three days later, in a heroic search effort involving thousands of man hours and […] …read more
Update to SkyAds: Cloudbase Foundation to benefit
SkyAds, the classifieds site for used gear run by Cross Country Magazine, has made some changes. From 1 September 2016 we are charging users a nominal fee of £1 to place an advert – with all the money raised going to the Cloudbase Foundation. Cross Country editor Ed Ewing explained: “SkyAds has always been run by […] …read more
“It shows how gliders have improved in recent times”
“It shows how gliders have improved in recent times” …read more
Source:: Niviuk
From Canadian Pacific to Prairie
OZONE’s Benjamin Jordan has successfully completed the first paraglider journey from Canadian Pacific to Prairie, spanning all of Canada’s southwest mountain ranges.
He has this to share:
“I always knew someone would do it. I just never imagined it would be me.
The potential of paragliding over the entire span of Canada’s southwest mountain ranges, has been my great dream since moving out here 10 years ago.
And, though there are many other Canadian pilots more worthy of such a task, I discovered that for one reason or another, they all had logical reasons for why it could not be done.
Today, please celebrate with me as I walk to the Calgary MEC store, completing this 39-day, solo, unsupported journey from Vancouver to Calgary and the first Canadian vol-biv, from Pacific to Prairie.
More importantly, thank you all for your support and believing in me in general. The love you show makes impossible seem like an outdated concept”
Congrats Ben and cheers from all the team at OZONE!
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Alex Mateos Wins World Championships with Viper 4
The World Paramotor Championships have come to an end, with Alex Mateos taking home the overall win. The event was held at Popham Airfield in the UK.
Despite changeable weather the organizers managed to run an excellent competition with nine tasks covering navigation, economy and precision over seven days. 46 pilots competed in class PF1 and the total number of participants was 96, from 11 countries.
Alex Mateos piloted his Viper 4 18m to his second World Championship title. The Italian Pasquale Biondo finished 3rd, flying his Viper 3 20m.
Alex said, “The beginning of the competition was not so good for me, only because I missed a spot landing and lost a few points. This put me under a lot of pressure. But I recovered and maintained 1st place really quick. I am really happy with my new Viper 4, which I use for classic and slalom competition. Having good tools helped me to this success. 2016 has been the best competition season for me so far with the Viper 4:
– World Champion with Viper 4 18
– European Slalom Champion with Viper 4 14m solo and single trike (same wing)
– French Champion
The OZONE team sends a huge congratulations to …read more
Source:: Ozone Paramotor
Avian: UK hang gliding business for Sale
UK-based hang gliding company, Avian, is up for sale. Steve Elkins, Avian MD and designer, started the company over 25 years ago. He says: We are looking for a potential buyer with engineering know-how and a maybe a desire to do something totally different from their current job. Being able to design, test and fly your own […] …read more
Niviuk unveil lightweight Ikuma P
Niviuk have released a lightweight version of the high-end EN B Ikuma, for “back-country adventures off the beaten track”. It’s available in four sizes, for all-up weights from 55-115kg, and weighs around 1.4kg less than the standard Ikuma, with wing weights from 3.3kg to 3.9kg. The wing is made from 27g Porcher Skytex with Dyneema risers. […] …read more
Ozone Fazer 3 speed wing
Ozone say the latest Fazer 3 speed wing has an expanded flight range, “unmatched” precision, and can be foot or ski launched. Ozone say they have retained the same easy launch characteristics and great flare, and redesigned the trimmers, adding a new ‘steep flight’ mode that makes it faster and less efficient but more stable, for hugging snowy slopes. […] …read more
The 2nd FAI World Championships is on!
After two cancelled attempts to hold another Worlds after 2006 in Villeneuve, France now succeeded to make it happen in Annecy!
After 1 synchro and 2 solo runs The SAT Brothers and Francois Ragolski took the lead!
Find detailed results here.
Find the event page on Facebook with regular updates here.
Source:: Just Acro