Sup’Air say the Evo XC3, which is a “general purpose and versatile harness” for everyone from school pilots to XC-chasers, represents a significant upgrade of the EVO XC². Its structure makes it very stable, and they say it filters turbulence with an efficient chest strap set-up. The back protection is a new, compact and high-performance […] …read more
Author: winguu
Niviuk’s down jacket now for women
Niviuk have released their branded down jacket in a women’s fit. Niviuk say it has the same features as the men’s (or “unisex”) version, and is made of “top quality materials”. The outer shell is 100% nylon with 90% goose down insulation. Available in two sizes: S and M. Any colour, as long as […] …read more
Himalayan Sky Safaris – 2014 vol-bivouac tours
Himalayan Sky Safaris are offering two vol-bivouac tours in the Himalaya this autumn, for adventurous experienced pilots. Both start at Bir in October, but the second is a new-format Temple Tour, with more bivouacs in extreme locations. It will be run on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis so places are limited. The first Himalayan tour […] …read more
New Down Jacket for Women
New Down Jacket for Women …read more
Source: Niviuk
Annecy – Planfait landing extended
The Perroix landing field below Planfait in Annecy has doubled in size – great news for the many pilots that use it. Pilots have been asked to please respect the no-fly zones, particularly the strictly forbidden zone over the house, and to note that the glider packing area has moved to the upper edge of […] …read more
Cloudbase Foundation: Old gliders for good causes
Nick Greece in the US writes: Want to Get Rid of Old Useless Gliders for a Good Cause and Get a Write Off? Pilots–I need your help! Donate your Used Wings and Old Reserves to Help Communities where we Fly! KEEN Footwear and the Cloudbase Foundation are teaming up to Repurpose with a Purpose. […] …read more
England’s Southern Club Foot or Fly XC Comp 2014
England’s Southern Club is hosting the inaugural Southern Foot or Fly XC competition during July and August this year. The competition challenges pilots to link all eight of the Southern Club’s flying sites by flying and hiking only, a distance of 65km by air or 85km on foot. Organisers say there will be prizes […] …read more
Flytec confirm prices of new 7030
Flytec have said they will release the first batch of their new 7030 flight instrument by the end of April. In an email announcing the release they said they plan to release 100 units by the end of the month. They have also announced costs. The Flytec 7030 GPS for paragliding (without pitot sensor) […] …read more
XC seminar with Bruce Goldsmith
Olympic Wings offers an exclusive XC seminar with Bruce Goldsmith
from 23. to 30. August 2014 at Mount Olympus in Greece.
XC Seminar – Bruce Goldsmith
Bruce Goldsmith is a famous and well-known pilot – world cup winner, book author (“Fifty Ways to Fly Better”) and paraglider designer – now for his own company BGD – Bruce Goldsmith Design.
The topics in the XC seminar are based on his book and give an insight into modern paraglider design and what the new technologies and design features mean for the XC pilot.
Location:
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain …read more
Source: Paragliding Hellas
U-Turn Lightning – lightweight Blacklight
U-Turn have announced the Lightning, a lightweight wing based on their successful Blacklight. The company said: “Based on the successful XC wing the Blacklight, U-Turn has designed a full lightweight wing with stunning performance and comfort. The Lightning is for ambitious pilots who want to go XC with ease without sacrificing comfort.” The company […] …read more