Skywalk’s novice EN-A glider the Mescal4 is now also certified for powered flight with new hybrid risers. The hybrid risers have dual mounting positions and trimmers and they can be fitted to your wing in under 20 minutes, say Skywalk, who add that flying the Mescal 4 under power is just as easy and fun […] …read more
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GIN GTO2 – EN D: Fly far, Travel Light
GIN’s new GTO 2 is an EN-D certified, high-performance lightweight wing, developed from their X-Alps research and with design features from the Boomerang. It is aimed at ambitious and experienced cross country pilots. GIN say the GTO 2 will appeal to pilots transitioning from sports class, and competition pilots who wish to fly a more […] …read more
Hang gliding calendar 2015 now on sale
The 2015 Hang Glider Calendar from SVS Designs is now on sale in time for Christmas. Order yours here. A single calendar is €20, and discounts apply when you order three or more. You can also help select the prizewinning photographs from the thirteen that were printed in the calendar. There are four prizes up for […] …read more
Allly Palencia wins the Pre-PWC Ecuador 2014, top five on Enzo 2s
The Venezuelan Allly Palencia, aboard his Ozone Enzo 2, has been proclaimed Champion in the Pre-Paragliding World Cup Ecuador 2014, which was held last week in the port city of Guayaquil. 70 athletes from 16 countries participated in the event. Palencia won the gold medal accumulating 5,633 points during seven days of hard competition. Colombian Julian Carreño (5,545) and Guillermo Salazar (5,345) ranked second and third, respectively, also flying Enzo 2s. To complete the top five, the Spanish Francisco Reina placed fourth while the Colombian Daniel Montejo finished fifth.
“It was a very hard competition, with varying weather conditions, allowing test all styles of flight. I owe my title to the persistence and perseverance, because this sport requires a lot of concentration” said Palencia.
Overall results can be found here.
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Red Bull X-Alps 2015: Meet the athletes video
“I’m really happy that I’m here! The Red Bull X-Alps 2015 athletes introduce themselves… • Got news? Send it to us at news@xcmag.com Subscribe to Cross Country. Buy and sell gear on Skyads.aero Home …read more
Velocity Paragliders USA: Elektra certified EN B
Velocity Paragliders USA, the paraglider arm of Black Hawk Paramotors, have anounced that their intermediate glider, the Elektra, is now certified EN B in the 26m size. Designed for both paragliding and paramotoring, Velocity say the Elektra has “exceptional passive safety and unmatched performance” and a 9.4:1 glide ratio. They say, Velocity Paragliders are manufactured in […] …read more
Adventure paramotors: M-series to X-series upgrade kits
Adventure are selling conversion kits to enable pilots of their M-series paramotors to upgrade to the more modern XT or X-race models which are more user-friendly and compact once disassembled. They warn they will no longer be making propeller cages or bodies for the former F, A, S, R and M models in 2015. The […] …read more
U-Turn’s new low-end EN B paraglider, the Infinity 4
The new Infinity 4 from U-Turn is a low-end EN B paraglider with safety as its priority, that is suitable for talented beginners. The company say that the certification tests were awarded As in all but two categories. The Infinity 4 is a completely new beast from the Infinity 3, a complete redesign. They say […] …read more
PXP’s new Corus paramotor frame
PXP paramotor have announced their new Corus frame, which has an aerodynamic droplet-shaped cage profile and can be dismantled or built in five minutes, no tools needed. The cage supports are curved, giving the pilot more space, and all the parts are available as spares – peace of mind in case you do break something. The […] …read more
Jean Marc-Caron wins the Taucho Open 2014 under the Icepeak 8
Jean Marc-Caron wins the Taucho Open 2014 under the Icepeak 8 …read more
Source:: Niviuk