Polini Motori have produced a new mounting kit to fit the Thor 200 and 250 engines on ultralight vehicles so that they can work in tractor configuration. The kit includes an aluminum plate, spacers, fixing screws and special shocking-dumper rubbers which grant the resistance to traction. The frame needs seven connection points. The drawing with the technical […] …read more
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Axis Venus 4: EN D
Axis have released a new EN-D paraglider, the Venus 4. It’s aimed at “demanding XC pilots” and makes a good choice for competition pilots wanting a bit of extra security say Axis. A three-liner with a sharknose profile, Axis say the performance of the Venus 4 is not far from that of CCC class wings, yet it […] …read more
Little Cloud’s Grasshopper pod harness
Little Cloud’s cheerful green Grasshopper pod harness uses a buckle-less strap-in system that reduces the risk of taking off without being correctly strapped in. The reserve container, whch closes with 6 pins to reduce the risk of unintentional deployment, is mounted on the harness waist belt and dangles between your legs if you are not […] …read more
Kortel Kolibri Pro pod harness is 827g all-in
Kortel have revealed the weight of their radically lightened Kolibri harness, made for their X-Alps pilots: 827g including speedbar, reserve handle and soft links. The company had an online competition, getting pilots to guess its weight. Here they reveal the result: Kortel say the Kolibri Pro has the same geometry, comfort and agility as the full-fat Kolibri. It […] …read more
Fresh Breeze X-One trike
Fresh Breeze say that no ground is too uneven, no student too inexperienced and no journey too long for their new single-seater trike, the X-One. It’s available with a choice of four engines and comes with a 28 litre fuel tank, which can give up to nine hours’ flight time. It also has full suspension with 25cm-travel […] …read more
AirDesign’s single-skin UFO
The UFO is AirDesign’s new single-surface paraglider. At 16m2 the Ultralight Flying Object weighs just 1.7kg, and is a “light and useable” glider for mountain adventures, say the team. Developed by Stephan Stieglair and Joe Keppler, AD say the UFO has good speed and durability, is very easy to launch and feels similar to a conventional glider to fly. Our […] …read more
Ozone Mojo 5 – EN A paraglider
The Mojo 5 may be the fifth iteration of Ozone’s EN A wing, but it’s a whole new design, say Ozone, and better at every level. A safe and solid wing it’s lighter, easier to launch, more comfortable and fun to fly, with more precise handling. With an increased number of cells and totally new […] …read more
Niviuk Octagon: lightweight, low oscillation parachute
Niviuk have released the Octagon, an octagonal-shaped reserve, made in collaboration with Vital Parachutes. Light in weight, at just 1.39kg in M, Niviuk say it offers a very steady, low oscillation descent at a maximum rate of 4.9m/s. We chose the Octagon for being one of the most advanced and secure parachutes on the market. […] …read more
Skywalk Range X-Alps pod harness
Skywalk’s Range X-Alps is “an extreme harness for an extreme race” – designed for the Red Bull X-Alps with input from Paul Guschlbauer, and ideal for any hike-and-fly race. Weighing “substantially less” than 1,000g, Skywalk say the Range X-Alps has passed load tests and is now certified. They add that with the optional foam protector, which raises […] …read more
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