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Cross Country Magazine at the Red Bull X-Alps
The Cross Country Team are embedded with the Red Bull X-Alps this year, providing media support and on-the-spot analysis as well as reporting from the road. Cross Country Magazine editor Ed Ewing is joint editor-in-chief with Tarquin Cooper from Zooom Productions. Zooom Productions is the media agency behind the Red Bull X-Alps. Together they will […] …read more
Alex Schalber wins Austrian Championships for the 4th time
The Austrian Championships have come to a close after perfect weather conditions and 3 valid tasks between 53 and 141.4km.
For the Austrian’s, Alex Schalber is the Champion, Vice Champion is Helmut Eichholzer followed by Thomas Weingartner in 3rd, all flying Enzo 2s. In the Overall standings: Alex was 1st, Martin Petz from Germany took 2nd with only 2 points less than Alex, followed by Helmut Eichholzer in 3rd. 16 of the top 20 spots were flying Ozone.
The podium of the serial class saw only Mantra M6 pilots! There was a tie for 1st place: Stefan Bernhard and Michael Wöhrle (state champion) followed by Günther Willner taking 3rd.
The Women’s was won Ewa Korneluk-Guzy on her Alpina 2, followed by Nora Martiny in 2nd on her Mantra M6.
Full results can be found at paragleiter.org and more photos on Guzilla Photography’s Facebook Page.
Congrats to all the pilots and cheers from the team!
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Paul Guschlbauer wins Red Bull X-Alps Powertraveller Prologue
Paul Guschlbauer (AUT1) scored a convincing win at the Powertraveller Prologue on 2 July 2015, the warm-up adventure race for the Red Bull X-Alps. Stanislav Meyer (CZE) and Gavin McClurg (USA2) came second and third, and all three win an extra night pass to use in the Red Bull X-Alps, which allows them to walk through the night […] …read more
Alex Coltman wins British Open in Kruševo, Macedonia
After flying five tasks Alex Coltman was crowned the winner at the British Open in Kruševo, Macedonia, which finished on 27 June 2015. Despite landing out on the final task, the discard rule meant that Alex, flying an Ozone Enzo 2, held on to his slim lead over Guy Anderson, also on an Enzo 2. […] …read more
Kathleen Rigg – two Women’s World HG records
Kathleen Rigg (GB) flew a 200km triangle on her Moyes RX3.5 from Hochfelln in the Bavarian Alps on 1 July 2015, earning her two women’s world records if the claims are ratified. The flight details are currently with the FAI, who will verify whether the flight takes women’s world ‘distance over a triangular course’ and ‘speed over a triangular course’ records […] …read more
Triple Seven King – M size certified EN D
Triple Seven’s EN-D King has passed certification in the M size, for 90-110kg. Described as a classic 3-liner, Triple Seven say the King is designed for advanced pilots and has a clean canopy and a good inherent safety for a wing of its class. They describe its handling as precise yet playful, and say it has a […] …read more
Naviter Oudie 3 + flight instrument released
Naviter have upgraded the Oudie 3 paragliding instrument, and the new Oudie 3 + is now available. The upgrade includes: A new screen with significantly improved visibility when viewed from an angle A charging light Improved battery chemistry for better low temperature endurance An optional leg strap and jacket for easy mounting (when no cockpit is available) Naviter is offering an upgrade path […] …read more
Apco Touring Vista III and Force SP paragliders
Apco have released ‘Touring’ versions of the Vista III and Force SP paragliders. The Touring versions have sheathed lines throughout, making them more robust. Just like their original versions, the Vista III Touring is an EN-B free-flight wing, and the Force SP Touring is paramotor-specific. In addition, Apco’s competition slalom wing, the NRG Pro, has been made into a cross-country version […] …read more
10th Ozone Chabre Underway
The 10th Ozone Chabre is currently underway, with three fun tasks in the first three days, with many happy pilots in goal. Jocky Sanderson, as always, is on site providing his stellar guidance through XC and Comp flying. Felix Rodriguez will be flying along for the rest of the tasks.
Daily updates will be posted at the Fly Laragne Site.
Cheers from all the Team, and thanks to the Chabre Vol Libre crew for organizing another wonderful event!
Source:: Ozone Paragliders