Spanish manufacturer Adrenaline have brought out a new miniwing, the Fastbat. Available in 17 and 19m2 versions, Adrenaline say the Fastbat is fast and has a good glide ratio. It is available in standard colours, or Adrenaline will embellish your wing with an image or pattern of your choice – just provide a photo or design and leave […] …read more
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There are plenty of good wing reviews being written right now, from Ziad Bassil’s to peer reviews on forums. At Cross Country we don’t kid ourselves that we’re producing definitive reviews, but we do try and offer something unique and different to add to the picture. In January, we took two high end EN-Bs – […] …read more
Synergy II paramotors for sale
Claude Fiset of Synergy Paramotors dropped us a line to say that he is selling the Synergy II line of Paramotors. All frames are for sale at super discount for someone who wants to take over sales and production. • Got news? Send it to us at news@xcmag.com. Subscribe to the world’s favourite hang gliding and […] …read more
Sky Anakis 3: EN A
Sky’s Anakis 3 is a beginner/intermediate paraglider, certified EN and LTF A and designed for optimum safety with usable performance and great handling for the low airtime pilot. Sky say: We have enhanced and refined all aspects of the Anakis 2 to bring you a genuinely new glider, which we believe will become a benchmark design forging its […] …read more
Kortel Kolibri pod harness: available in XL
Kortel’s Kolibri lightweight vol-bivouac pod harness will soon be available in an XL size for taller pilots (over 185cm). EN and LTF certified in all sizes, it weighs just 2.1kg in the XL. Kortel say the Kolibri has superb levels of comfort for its weight and is designed for long flights. They say its separate leg supports make it more progressive in roll […] …read more
Video Teaser – The Unrideables: Alaska Range
The Red Bull Media House and Freeride Enetrtainment’s speedriding documentary, The Unrideables: Alaska Range, is now available to buy or rent. Starring Jon DeVore, Andy Farrington and Filippo “Ippo” Fabbi, the film showcases the sport of speedriding with “a blend of storyline and dramatic action footage”. Prepare to marvel at awe-inspiring descents that speedriding’s hybrid approach to […] …read more
NEW 2015 BlackHawk Revolver 320 is HERE!
BlackHawk Paramotors USA Inc is excited to announce their latest creation: The NEW 44hp 2015 Revolver 320! This “one-of-a-kind” flying machine features the latest technology the Powered Paragliding Industry has to offer.
The BlackHawk Revolver 320 features Power-Valve Technology, water-cooling, and comes loaded with extras. This means you can expect a cool-running, ultra-powerful motor that will last for years. With 280 lbs of thrust, and an unmatched maximum payload of 700 lbs, the new Revolver 320 will make Powered Paragliding accessible to even the largest pilots!
BlackHawk is well-known for producing extremely durable CNC’d motors rather than standard cast motors. The Revolver is no exception. For years, BlackHawk’s HellCat 360 Paramotor was an industry phenomenon and tough to contend with… Until now!
The Revolver 320 Package Deal comes standard with a Velocity Edge Paraglider, 3-blade Carbon Fiber Prop, Dual Fuel Tanks, A-Assists, Line Guides, and Digital Gauges – All for under $15k! If you are in the market for a new Powered Paraglider, we highly recommend researching the new BlackHawk Revolver 320 Paramotor.
WATCH REVOLVER VIDEO REVIEW
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UP’s 2015 rucksack: for long-packing paragliders
UP have designed a new paraglider rucksack for 2015, which better fits modern longer-packing wings. It will be available in two sixes, M and L, and supplied with all new UP wings starting in the next few weeks. The company say: The new backpack is a quantum leap in carrying comfort, and is designed to accommodate modern, […] …read more
Tandem PG World Out-and-Return Distance Record falls in Kenya
Hunter Marrian of Paraglide Kenya has flown a 211km out-and-return flight on a tandem from Nyaru in Kenya’s Rift Valley on 29 January 2015, which if ratified could break two FAI World records. Hunter and his passenger Evan flew a Gradient BiGolden XC, and details of their flight can be scoured and pored over on XContest.org Hunter wrote […] …read more