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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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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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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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“Governador Valadares’ Rio Doce, which translates as ‘sweet river’ has been poisoned with toxic waste after a mine collapse last year. But nearly all Brazil’s rivers are suffering from pollution, deforestation and drought. I want to fly them all, highlighting the damage.” TV journalist Lu Marini describes the lesser-known parts of Brazil his new documentary […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

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

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

“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

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

“Rear riser control gives you the maximum amount of information and the maximum control with the minimum input,” says Russell Ogden in a long article on gliding efficiently. Tim-Patrick Meyer breaks down the differences between two-line and three-line control and interviews Bernie Pessl, Ulrich Prinz and Armin Harich on the principles of McCready theory, among other […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

“Ragged cliffs eroded into wild shapes below us, while thick brown meltwater churned the river. There was no road to see, nor any sign of civilisation…” Ueli Neuenschwanfer and Thomas Ruesch describe their exploration deep into the Pamirs. “Maps were poor … the former KGB officers less than enthusiastic … the scenery impossible…” it’s an […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

“Looking up as you carve into a thermal, the comp-like tips add that little frisson of excitement”, writes Marcus King of the Swing Nexus – one of the fastest EN-C class wings we’ve yet tested, with unique rear-riser control technology to boot. To read the review of the Swing Nexus, check out issue 168 …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

“Don’t say… well, anything about flying!” Tom Payne gives us his guide on how to talk to a range of non-flyers, including your long-suffering family. Illustrations, as ever, are by the remarkable Steve Ham. To read ‘How to Talk to Non-Pilots’, check out issue 168 …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine