In the spring of 2015, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal killed 8,000 people and injured 21,000 more. Entire communities literally crumbled—and the free flight pilots of the Cloudbase Foundation, already working in Nepal, realised they were in a unique position to help. They loaded up their vehicles and headed directly to the epicentre […] …read more
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AirDesign Vita2: EN-B cruiser
Dubbed their “intermediate cruiser for everyone”, the Vita2 is a new low-end EN-B paraglider from AirDesign. Designer Stephan Stiegler goes so far as to say it’s: The best glider that I’ve designed to date! AirDesign say the Vita2 offers easy and relaxed flying, combining a high level of passive safety with good performance and direct handling. They add that it’s […] …read more
LM6: LIGHTWEIGHT HIGH PERFORMANCE
For those seeking the ultimate 3-liner for vol-biv adventure, and who want the highest performance with the lightest pack, the LM6 is now in production and ready to order.
The LM6 is the light version of the Mantra M6. We applied the proven lightweight construction techniques that have made OZONE a leader of light equipment for more than a decade to one of the most successful Performance-Competition wings in our range. The result, we think, speaks for itself.
Check the LM6 product page for more info.
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Windtech Loop 2 freestyle paraglider
Windtech’s new freestyle and acro glider, the Loop 2, is available now, suitable for new freestylers through to experienced acro flyers. It’s capable of doing all the manoeuvres, tricks and transitions, Windtech say, but will look after a pilot as he or she learns them. The enhanced geometry, the vault height and a special line rigging offers an […] …read more
Apco Force II – intermediate PPG wing
The Force II is Apco’s new reflex paramotor wing for intermediate pilots. Apco say it’s an efficient wing for cross-country flying, yet agile and fun to fly, perfect for para-football (see the official Force II video, below). The Force II features tip-steering and Apco’s Automatic Balance System (ABS): ABS® is a system which automatically and gradually pulls […] …read more
Cloudbase Foundation in Nepal
After the disastrous earthquake in Nepal last year, Karma Flights and The Cloudbase Foundation jumped to action and raised truly impactful amounts of support in both supplies and monetary donations. OZONE provided a donation of $10,000.00 to support the recovery efforts of the foundation. But, they are still on the ground and continue their efforts to help those that need assistance and to rebuild the communities that were devastated.
For the next 5 weeks, GoPro Inc. will be matching all donations to The Cloudbase Foundation. You can double your impact by donating at that link and help us give back to those that live in the places we love to fly. Watch the first video below to see how far the efforts have gone and what’s left to do.
In the second short film, a traveling artist brings some color and peace to the locals in the aftermath of the disastrous earthquake. The benefit of public art is tangible, but incalculable, and the work of Jeremy Collins in Nepal was well timed.
Again, GoPro Inc. will be matching all donations to the Cloudbase Foundation for the next five weeks – please consider supporting their mission, as …read more
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Parapente Mag evaluates the Hook 4
Parapente Mag evaluates the Hook 4 …read more
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Xevi Bonet flies epic flight in the Pyrenees
On Monday, April 18th Ozone’s Xevi “El Pajaro” Bonet (@xevi.bonet) and his Enzo 2 flew the longest flight in the Pyrenees ever! He shares part of his experience:
“On Sunday Aniol (X-pyr pilot) sent me a test : Monday looked great for a cross country flight in the Aragonese Pyrenees. I had to work on Tuesday so we organized a good retrieve to be sure that we made back home at a descent time. Due to the 4 hours drive to the take off we left quite early on Monday.
At 1:00 pm we took off, between cycles, into a great looking sky with perfect cloud formations but our take off was quite low just 400m of altitude.
In the beginning the air was turbulent but the west wind and the cold air helped to go faster. The landscape was incredible, it was my first time flying above this area.
The ceiling was low just 2400m but improved before we got to the wildest part of the flight: El Parque Nacional de Ordesa y Monte Perdido reaching at times 3200 m.
After 6:23h and 228.75 kms I landed at Puigcerdà the last town before crossing to France, just to make the retrieve easier.” …read more
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Tips and Tricks for Tandem Pilots
Our friend Herminio Cordido produced this short film that showcases some useful hints for existing and future tandem pilots. This is not an instructional video and does not contain even a fraction of the amount of information needed to fly tandem safely. Always seek professional instruction, training, and certification from qualified / rated members of your country’s national association. If you are a passenger, always verify that your tandem instructor holds current ratings and certifications and is a member in good standing with the national association governing the country in which you plan to fly.
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Koen with his pilots and students flying at Mount Olympus Paragliding holidays with Olympic Wings
[See image gallery at paragliding.olympicwings.com] …read more
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