Sky Country have announced a new tandem paraglider for powered and unpowered flying, with a specially reinforced version for trikes. The company say the Escort 2 has a higher aspect ratio than the original, and an optimised line layout which together result in a better glide. The Escort 2 is built in a ‘traditional’ style – Sky Country say they […] …read more
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FlyGIN Lite Tech jacket
FlyGIN have unveiled a new “fast and light” wind- and water-resistant jacket for flying and travelling adventures. The Lite Tech jacket has pit zips, an offset front zipper and a mesh lining for comfort, and Velcro cuffs and a balaclava style hood to keep inclement weather out. The shell material is 100% polyester, and it is available in […] …read more
U-Turn Blackout acro wing
U-Turn’s Blackout is an all-out acro wing with forgiving handling to suit beginners, yet the dynamism to wow professionals. It’s “made to make the dynamic easy to handle”. The company say the wing is as lightweight as it can be to ensure the handling is sweet, but acro wings are worked hard and it is built to last. U-Turn have […] …read more
Sky Country Discovery 5: EN B
Sky Country say the Discovery 5 is a simple, reliable and user-friendly EN B wing, which has come a long way in design terms since the first Discovery was released ten years ago. Modern construction techniques such as plastic leading edge reinforcements, trailing edge miniribs and unsheathed upper lines all improve performance, while the aspect ratio and […] …read more
GIN Gingo Airlite harness
GIN have released a new lightweight airbag harness for beginner, leisure and cross-country pilots. At around 3.5kg, GIN say the Gingo Airlite is one of the lightest harnesses of its type. GIN say it’s a high quality and versatile airbag harness, which is light and compact and made from abrasion-resistant honeycomb ripstop fabric. The harness has an underseat reserve, and an […] …read more
Expo Trofeo Montegrappa 2015
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UP’s 2015 paragliding T-shirts
UP have a new 100% cotton T-shirt design ready for the European summer. The ‘Horizon’ design is available in green, black and blue and sizes S, M, L and XL. It “looks stylish on the hill and off”, say UP. Available from UP dealers. www.up-paragliders.com • Got news? Send it to us at news@xcmag.com. Subscribe to the world’s […] …read more
Nova announce 2015 Team
Nova have announced the pilots that will be joining their team for 2015. The 20 new members include junior pilots, female newcomers and experienced pilots, plus there is a whole new team of eight French pilots captained by Sebastien Fiastre who will be scoring points in the CFD, the French cross-country league. Nova first set up their […] …read more
Hang Gliding World and European Championship dates
CIVL have announced that a Class 5 World championships event will take part in Krusevo, Macedonia, from 16 to 30 July 2016, at the same time and on the same site as the European Class 1 Championships. The practice event will take place on August 16 to 23, 2015, and is open to Class 1 and […] …read more
CIVL seek competition coordinator
CIVL are looking to recruit a new competitions coordinator. Applications to be received by 23 April 2016. The press release from CIVL is as follows: The Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (CIVL) is seeking a suitable person to act as Competitions Coordinator Officer. The successful applicant will have some knowledge […] …read more