There has much online discussion about RAST, Swing’s innovative Ram Air Section Technology paraglider design, as used on the EN-A Mito. Swing claim RAST is a huge leap forward in paraglider safety. Swing have released the video above to explain in detail what RAST is, and how it works. They say the primary benefits are: Firstly, particularly […] …read more
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Safety: Free line kit for Advance Epsilon 7 and Zeta models
Advance are advising the retrofitting of a free line kit to Epsilon 7 and Zeta paragliders, to bring them up to the latest strength safety standards. The announcement on 10 March 2016 explains the move is “to conform to the latest, more stringent safety standards” although both wings conform to the existing norms and minimum strength […] …read more
Cross mode with Kurt Eder and the Skin
Cross mode with Kurt Eder and the Skin …read more
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Hernan Pitocco joins the Ozone Team
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Hernan Pitocco. We have long admired Hernan’s imaginative projects around the world; his sense of adventure and his eye for airborne beauty have created some of the most impressive images seen in our sport. He has been an overall world cup champion, an XC distance world record holder, and has pioneered vol-biv routes in the Himalaya and Andes, making him a veteran of all disciplines. We look forward to supporting Hernan on his future adventures, and sharing the results with you. Cheers, from all the Team.
Follow Hernan’s adventures:
facebook.com/hernan.pitocco
@hpitocco on instagram
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Bright Open 2016
Bright Open 2016 …read more
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Nelson PG Open 2016 round 2, New Zealand
The Nelson PG Open round 2 (2016 Paragliding New Zealand Nationals) has come to a close after 4 valid tasks ending with Harald Wilhelm in 1st on his Mantra M6, Russell Read in 2nd on his Mantra M6, and Abelardo Laguna in 3rd on an Enzo. This national comp looks like a blast with plenty of local craft brews, local gelato, and barbies galore. We recommend taking a look through the comp blog as well as the official video to see how well run and fun this comp is. Full results are also available.
Congrats to all the competitors and cheers from all the team!
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Hernan tops podium at Argentinian Open
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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BE SEEN: Hi-Visibility Color Schemes
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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Icaristics: The Weather in Your Head
“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
Las Candelas 2016: Karen Skinner joins the party
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