Category: para news

The Fastest Result Ever!

It’s been a week since Hernan Pitocco joined the team and he’s already sending great news.

Hernan just won The Argentinian Open after 4 valid tasks flying his Enzo 2 for the first time:
“I only had the chance to try the glider one day before the comp and soon I felt so comfortable and amazed with its performance and handling.”

Ozone pilots topped the podium. Michel Guillemot was second and Francisco Mantara was third, both flying Enzo 2s.

Congrats to all the pilots and cheers from all the team at Ozone!

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Source:: Ozone Paragliders

New Ozone High-Vis color schemes are now available for all gliders in the Ozone lineup. These high-vis schemes are the most visible color combinations that we offer, and are designed for pilots who seek the maximum in air-to-air visibility. Check out the schemes on each glider’s product page.

Enjoy the view!

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Source:: Ozone Paragliders

“As pilots we’re constantly building a model of the weather and conditions in our head and using what we see, hear and feel to confirm it, modify it or completely change it.” Recent neuroscience research backs up Bruce Goldsmith’s theory that the speed at which you can change your mind can make all the difference […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Las Candelas put the paramotoring community back together for the start of 2016. “The doors are open for anyone, any brands, for training and testing” says Mike Campbell-Jones, of Paramania’s new flight centre at the monastery of Tarancon, near Madrid. To read ‘Las Candelas 2016′, check out issue 168 …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

“Governador Valadares’ Rio Doce, which translates as ‘sweet river’ has been poisoned with toxic waste after a mine collapse last year. But nearly all Brazil’s rivers are suffering from pollution, deforestation and drought. I want to fly them all, highlighting the damage.” TV journalist Lu Marini describes the lesser-known parts of Brazil his new documentary […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

“You get the aerodynamic advantages of square reserves – opening, sink rate and pendulum resonance – due to the airjets, but it is very easy to pack, like a round canopy.” Peter Mack explains the concept behind the new ‘SQR’ reserve design. To read ‘A Little Bit Square’, check out issue 168 …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

“Who’s the paragliding world champion? No idea – nada!” You’re twice as likely to be well known among the free flying community if you devote yourself to designing wings, rather than flying competitions, we discover, through our poll of nearly 2,000 pilots. Due to confusion between different competitions and a general lack of interest, only […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

“There’s something magical about hiking up a big mountain and flying off the summit,” writes Honza Rejmanek. “But first you have to work out your chances of getting off the top…” Honza details the logical steps in forecasting to guarantee success. To read ‘The Big Sled Ride’, check out issue 168 …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

“The 2015/2016 El Nino has been strong. Flying-wise, it’s no surprise records have been broken both in South America and Australia…” Ed Ewing explains the effects of El Nino 2015/16. To read ‘El Nino 20156/16′, check out issue 168 …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

“On good spring days the thermals can start surprisingly early. The air mass is cold and the trigger temperature is reached sooner. This is very different from summer flying. Make sure you launch from a south-east face to take full advantage,” writes Jon Chambers on his guide to mountain flying early in the season. To […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine