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Jack Norris reports:
On May 25, 2015, after 37mins on tow, Lindsay Smith achieved an altitude of 11,476 feet MSL, 10,376 feet AGL, under an Ozone Magnum II near Rainbow Valley, AZ, USA. Total flight time was 1:15 hours. Sean Buckner’s Sling Machine was the payout system used.
Be sure and check out the video. Congrats Lindsay and Sean, nice work!
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Parapente+ tests the Artik 4 …read more
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Airfer’s Explorer LT is a strong, lightweight paramotor frame, produced in stainless steel and titanium versions with strengthening aluminium bushes at the joints. The Explorer LT can be dismantled in two different ways: The complete method, where the ring is separated in small parts to make transport of the unit on planes, cars, buses etc easier Break it into 3 parts, so you […] …read more
The new version of Paragliding Map has recently been released for Android. Its creator Craig Payne explains: It has been totally rewritten for the latest version of Android, and includes some highly requested features, including: Terrain view Favourites – Store your favourite launches in an easy shortcut list Send my location – If you are in trouble […] …read more
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Second podium of the season for Nicolas Aubert …read more
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The Cayenne 5 is a slender EN-C sports class wing, “at home in any of the world’s top XC arenas”. Skywalk say it is more comp wing than its predecessor while managing not to push the boundaries of the EN-C class. It has an aspect ratio of 6.4 and a sharknose, three-line design. Designer Alex Höllwarth is […] …read more
Minari’s new Stratos is a two-cylinder, 360CC two-stroke paramotor engine. It has an electric starter, natural cooling and a Walbro WB37C carburettor in the standard version (different carburettors are available) minari-engine.com Cross Country is a reader-supported international publication and is available through subscription only. We publish 10 issues a year in print and digital. […] …read more
Advance’s new Fastpack is a fast-packing paraglider stuffsack that draws up and closes into a comfortable rucksack, using a compression zip system. There’s room inside for your helmet and gloves, and bungee cords and external pockets for extra stowage space if necessary, and even a separate riser pocket. Once you’ve gathered the wing and tightened […] …read more