Niviuk Peak 3: Full review from issue 148

Bangin’ Climbs and Surfin’ Lines: Hugh Miller discovers Niviuk’s Peak 3 (EN D) is a weapon built for fast and furious mountain flying Published in issue 148 Some people are just NEVER happy, are they!” said Guy Anderson. I’d been asking for a go on his Icepeak 23 to compare it to the Peak 3 23 […] …read more

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Nova Mentor 3: Full review from issue 148

They’ve done it again! Marcus King flies the hotly anticipated Mentor 3 Published in Cross Country issue 148 Two years ago when I reviewed the Mentor 3’s predecessor I found that, despite the intense interest in the Mentor 2’s performance, it was the wing’s handling that got me excited. Nova had managed to produce a […] …read more

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Ozone Delta 2: Full review from issue 147

Delta Force: It’s an unsheathed sports wing with added ‘Grrrr’, says Hugh Miller Published in Cross Country issue 147 Let me set out my stall. I came to the Delta 2 after a long winter lay-off, and a good deal more wariness around the writing of reviews than I’ve ever had before – particularly when it comes […] …read more

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BGD Oops Reserve Parachutes

BGD believe their Oops pull-down apex reserve parachute systems are the most reliable and safest around. Bruce Goldsmith says: They are tested to the highest possible standard because we don’t want to have to think twice when we really need to use it. If it’s test flying or teaching flying courses I demand the very best […] …read more

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WIN a Paraglider or Paramotor Wing With XC Mag in 2015!

WIN a Paraglider or Paramotor Wing With XC Mag in 2015!
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*WIN A PARAGLIDER CONTEST 2015*

Cross-Country Magazine, the world’s leading PG & PPG publication, is giving away some amazing prizes in 2015! All you have to do is make sure your subscription is current when Issue #157 comes out and you will automatically be entered into the contest. The GRAND PRIZE is your choice of any solo Paraglider from Advance, Ozone, GIN, Little Cloud, Paramania, or Dudek! (Excludes comp wings).


You also have the chance to win one of 12 other prizes! This includes:

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2nd Prize: ANY Sup’Air Harness – valued at €760 or less


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3rd Prize: NEW Flytec Element


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4th Prize: One week’s accommodations at the “Babu Adventure Camp” in Nepal (airfare not included)


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5th Prize: A day of “Fly-Guiding” with the Sup’Air Team Pilots in Annecy


Other prizes include:

Velodrom Sunglasses
XCertina Packing Bags
XC Pee Base Kit + 10
Cross Country T-shirts
Classic Routes
The Powered Paragliding Bible, courtesy of author Jeff Goin
A full set of the Master Powered Paragliding DVDs, …read more

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Interchangeable backplates for Apco Universal PPG harness

Apco’s Universal paramotor harness is now offered with interchangeable, customisable backplates. You can choose between padded and airmeshed backs, from a choice of colours and even add your own logo (for orders of 25 units or more). The backplates are lightweight (170-190g) and attach to the harness back by Velcro, so are easily interchangeable and can be […] …read more

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Blackhawk Revolver 320 paramotor

The Revolver 320 is a 44HP, 320CC “powerhouse machine” of a paramotor, according to its creator Blackhawk. They summarise it as smooth, powerful, and quiet. The water-cooled motor offers 127kg of thrust, and comes with a 3-blade carbon fibre prop, Bing 54 carburettor, dual fuel tanks, A-Assists and line guides for effortless launching. It is also fitted with […] …read more

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BGD Snaplock brake keepers

BGD have designed a new system for securing the brake handles to their keepers. The Snaplock is a combination of a physical clip and a magnetic fastener. BGD say the Snaplock allows the brakes to be attached to their keepers from any angle, but they have to be pulled straight down to remove them again, which should […] …read more

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