Brunton’s All Day battery is a long-lasting 4,000mAh battery that will extend the power of your GoPro by up to four times the specified run-time. It is compatible with Hero3+ GoPro models, and will soon be available for Hero4s as well. The battery is housed in a water- and shockproof case, so you can use […] …read more
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Gin Genie X-Alps lightweight pod harness
The GIN Genie X-Alps harness is an ultra-light cocoon harness aimed at hike-and-fly and XC adventure pilots. Based on the harness used by GIN athletes in the 2013 X-Alps race, the Genie X-Alps is constructed from high-strength lightweight Dyneema and features a 14cm mousse airbag. It’s available in 6 sizes, which GIN say ensures a […] …read more
ASI FlynetXC: GPS vario weighing just 50g
ASI say the FlynetXC is the smallest GPS vario on the market, and weighing just 50g you could say that it is pretty small! Inside this little square box of tricks is an acurate GPS, sensitive pressure sensor and audio variometer and accelerator with battery that lasts 12 hours. The FlynetXC has Bluetooth 4.0 LE […] …read more
Apco Vista III: more sizes announced
Apco have announced two further sizes of their all-round intermediate EN B Vista III wing: XS and L now join the S and M sizes to complete the range, which now covers in-flight weights from 55-130kg. Apco say the Vista III has proved to be “fun, safe and among the best performing wings in its […] …read more
Skyman CrossAlps: EN C hike-and-fly wing
Skyman have unveiled the CrossAlps, their lightweight LTF/EN C glider, that has proven its performance abilities in the capable hands of Toma Coconea, who came third in this year’s X-Pyr hike-and-fly race on one. Skyman say the CrossAlps combines performance and speed with safety in a compact and light package. Designed for real-life hike-and-fly or mountain […] …read more
Nova’s Try and Buy scheme
As part of Nova’s recent rebranding, they have launched a new website and introduced a ‘Try and Buy’ scheme, to help pilots find a local Nova stockist and book a demo paraglider for a test flight. An interactive map on their website allows you to locate importers, shops and service partners near you, and it […] …read more
The Paragliding Line: 1000km Atacama crossing
Acro stars François Ragolski and Martin Schricke are about to embark on an extreme hike-and-fly mission, to make the 1,000km crossing of the driest desert on earth, the Atacama in Chile. Starting in Copiapó the pair will be making their way through remote deserts and steep coastal cliffs with few landing options, all the way to Arica in […] …read more
Sup’Air Delight2 pod harness
The Delight2 is Sup’Air’s lightweight cross country and competiton pod harness, and it’s aimed at experienced pilots. A hammock style, it has a removable mini seatplate. The speed bag has a carbon footrest and is also removable, with an integrated cockpit and removable instrument support plate. The seating position is “3/4 reclined”, and the harness […] …read more
MacPara Haven cocoon harness
The Haven is MacPara’s new cocoon harness, designed for efficient flying, excellent glider feedback and comfort no matter how long the flight. MacPara say the Haven uses a stretchy material for the pod and to cover up the harness adjusters and riser attachments, to give a sleek and aerodynamic finish. The harness back is made […] …read more
Sol Sonic 3D acro and freestyle wing
The Sonic 3D is Sol’s new acro and freestyle wing, destined for experienced acro pilots at the top of their game. Sol hope it will keep up the reputation of its predecessors, which they say havealways been in the top rankings in competitions on the world acro circuit. The Sonic 3D is built from […] …read more