The Bleyne Cross Country Classik took place at the famous site in southern France from 10-12 May 2015. The aim was to bring together cross-country and competition hang glider pilots for a three-day cross-country extravaganza. Twenty pilots took part, including “most of the French Class 1 and 5 teams”, which was declared a rip-roaring success, with pilots getting lots […] …read more
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Gekkopod: flexible gadget mount
Described by its creators Zuckerim as “The World’s most flexible Mount”, the Gekkopod was released on Kickstarter on 22 May, and surpassed its funding goal in less than 12 hours. The bendy and versatile universal mount adjusts to any surface to hold your camera, phone, GoPro etc. wherever you want it held. The little gadget is made […] …read more
Jeremy Penone wins Slalomania in Dovera, Italy
French pilot and current European slalom champion Jérémy Penone won the Polini Slalomania World Paramotor Cup round in Dovera, Italy, which took place from 15-17 May 2015. The event sponsors Polini write: Despite windy weather 8 slalom tasks were completed. Jérémy’s win was rather secure, confirming his expectations regarding new Snake of the XX series, powered by […] …read more
XVI FIA El Yelmo
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Simon Oberrauner wins Kössen Bordairline 2015
Twenty-three-year-old Simon Oberrauner from Graz (AT) won the Kössen Bordairline hike-and-fly competition, which ran from the 30-31 May 2015. The Nova Juniors Team pilot flew a Mentor 3 Light, and finished ahead of former Redbull X-Alps participants Lars Budack and Andy Frötscher. His Nova mentor and Nova Juniors Team leader, Till Gottbrath, said: Simon Oberrauner displayed a convincing […] …read more
Icaro Sitta hike-and-fly paraglider – EN D
Icaro have announced a forthcoming new mountain wing for hike-and-fly pilots, mountaineers and “regular pilots wanting a small and light fun wing”: the Sitta. Derived from the EN-A Aquila but lighter, the Sitta has a simple line plan and “featherlight” canopy, with super-easy take-off, great thermalling ability and stability in flight, say Icaro. Its handling […] …read more
Mojo 5 Video
Have a look at the new Mojo 5 video and hear all the details from the design team.
The Mojo 5 is designed for new pilots. First and foremost it is a safe, fun, and easy high-performance wing suitable for students in training but ideal for the newly qualified. It is reliable and dependable, perfect for pilots who require a safe and solid wing for ridge soaring, thermalling, and XC flying during their first few hundred hours and beyond. It is also suitable for more experienced pilots who seek the highest levels of passive safety for their flying adventures.
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
AirDesign Eazy PPG
AirDesign’s entry-level EN-A Eazy paraglider has been DGAC certified for paramotor use with new PPG risers. AirDesign say it’s the ideal wing to learn paramotoring on. Made for stress-free flying and easy to inflate and launch, AD say the Eazy is relaxing and confidence-inspiring to fly, absorbing turbulence and banishing stress, for both powered and unpowered […] …read more
Gradient Eiger hike-and-fly paraglider
Gradient have announced that their new hike-and-fly wing, the Eiger, has passed shock and load tests with “very good results”. An “agile and playful” mountain glider, the Eiger is not intended for beginners, but Gradient say it will be an ideal companion for experienced hike-and-fly enthusiasts. The Eiger will be produced in two sizes, 21m2 […] …read more
The Rapido: Now Available to Order
After a development process that was longer than we’d hoped, we have arrived at an end result that is even better than we expected.
The Rapido is the culmination of more than two years of combined efforts by Rob Whittall, the Ozone R&D Team, and team pilots Cade Palmer and Malachi Templeton. With a higher aspect ratio, more cells, and a more dynamic and agile character than any of our speed wings, the Rapido is the highest performance model in the Ozone Speed range. For more info and to see some video of the last year of testing, visit the Rapido page.
Source:: Ozone Paragliders