Apco have released a new race-spec paraglider harness, called the Swift. It has a pod and a prominent fairing, and Apco describe it as “by far the most spohisticated harness they have ever designed”, and a “masteriece of mechanics and aerodynamics”. We worked hard to achieve a balance between comfort and activeness. The Swift will transmit exactly what […] …read more
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Nirvana release low-hangpoint paramotor harness
Paramotor-manufacturers Nirvana have released their first low-hangpoint PPG harness. Made for the Instinct, it’s available in two sizes for pilot weight brackets of 50-70-90kg and 70-90-110kg. The low hangpoints make it very weightshift sensitive, ideal for aerobatics and slalom pilots. The new harness comes in Nirvana’s characteristic orange and black colour scheme, and sits in their range alongside […] …read more
Sol Hercules 380: paramotor trike wing
The Hercules 380 from Sol is a paramotor wing for solo and tandem trikes. Designed for experienced pilots to fly long distances on, Sol say the Hercules 380 is fast, and designed to offer the best combination of safety, speed, glide efficiency and handling characteristics that they could create. It was designed with feedback from trike pilots, who helped mould its […] …read more
Harness review: X-Rated 7
“This looks like the love child of the Exoceat and X-Rated 6, with a much longer V-shaped fairing, and if it were to be unveiled on a take-off in France I’d imagine it’d be met with cries of “C’est enorme!” This expression gets it just right – it’s enormous, but more importantly it’s an enormous […] …read more
Paraglider review: Sky Apollo, EN B
“Brake pressure is perhaps 70% of that of the Mentor 4, and the hybrid hard brake handles add to the directness of feel: it all adds up to an ‘advanced’ character,” writes Hugh Miller, reviewing the Sky Apollo. See what’s in Cross County 173, September 2016 …read more
Paraglider review: Air Design Volt 2, EN C
“The Volt 2 is a carefully crafted wing that sits firmly in the centre of the C-class as far as flying skills required. It combines agile, precise handling in the scores with a secure ride on glide.” Marcus King reviews Air Design’s latest. See what’s in Cross County 173, September 2016 …read more
Jeff Goin: Lightweight paramotors
Light is might: Jeff Goin reviews two powerful but lightweight paramotor units, the Air Conception Nitro 200 and Minari Miniplane 180 See what’s in Cross County 173, September 2016 …read more
Keeping it smooth – making in-flight movies
We review the FeiYu-Tech gimbal, GitUp Git 2, DJI Osmo and other bizarrely named pieces of camera equipment in a six-page guide to capturing the best in aerial footage. See what’s in Cross County 173, September 2016 …read more
Islands in the storm: Paramotoring in Shetland
What’s it like flying in one of the most remote, and unflyable, parts of northern Europe? The Shetland Islands’ John Coutts still has hope… See what’s in Cross County 173, September 2016 …read more
John Stapels and the Search Projects team in Madagascar
John Stapels gives an exotic photo feature on flying in Madagascar. Keep dreaming! See what’s in Cross County 173, September 2016 …read more