The new Viper 3 is a fantastic blend of efficiency and precision. Have a look at the new video from the team that highlights this awesome new wing and some fantastic aerial videography: vimeo.com/ozone/viper3
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NEW VIPER 3 VIDEO
We have just released the official video about the Viper 3 with incredible footage of the Ozone Team pilots flying in Moab, Torey Pines and other locations.
The Viper 3 is a totally new design that features several key technological innovations never seen before in the paramotor world, including the patented Ozone SharkNose Technology, which has brought an entirely new level of performance to our sport. In addition, a newly designed riser system with ball bearing pulleys and a new wing tip steering system bring speed, efficiency, and precision together in a whole new way.
Read more about Viper 3 here
Special thanks to Bruno Brokken, Keith Maude for the footage and all the pilots, who participated: Emilia Plak, Chad Bastian, Dean Eldridge, Alex Mateos.
Cheers from all the Ozone Team.
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BlackHawk’s #1 Selling Paramotor Just Got BETTER!
The 2015 2nd Generation AirMax 220 Paramotor is HERE!
BlackHawk’s 2015 AirMax 220 is now available! This 2nd-Generation AirMax 220 now produces 30hp, features a new pipe system, has a smoother RPM range, and produces less vibration. This means more power and better overall performance. The best part is… It’s still the SAME PRICE!
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ABOUT THE AIRMAX 220 PARAMOTOR: The BlackHawk AirMax 220 Paramotor has become one of the top-selling Powered Paragliders in the Industry. Before the release of the first-gen AirMax, BlackHawk’s Talon 175 had the spotlight and was a challenge to contend with. The NEW AirMax is top in its class for “power-to-weight” ratio and represents a shining example of BlackHawk’s ongoing commitment to providing customers with the latest technology available. The AirMax …read more
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NEW Paragliding World Record Set in Kenya!
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Paragliding Pilot Hunter Marrian of Paraglide Kenya, if ratified, has broken two FAI World Records! Hunter and his passenger Evan flew a nonstop 211 km (131.1 miles) on a Gradient BiGolden XC Paraglider! This took place on January 29th, 2015 in Kenya’s Rift Valley.
Paraglide Kenya Posted on Facebook:
“It’s late January in the Kerio Valley, and it’s another WORLD RECORD. Breaking two Out-and-Return distance records on one flight. Free flight, and to a declared turn point in Tandem.
Flying for 9 ½ hours covering a total 211km; with my main man Evans. Co-pilot, wind-spotter and legendary support man. Would not have been able to do it without him.”
For complete details of the ENTIRE FLIGHT mapped out, CLICK HERE.
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Ramón Morillas in #letyourgearinspireyou
Ramón Morillas in #letyourgearinspireyou …read more
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Icaro Aquila: Acro and freestyle wing
Icaro have been in the paragliding business for 15 years. They are celebrating with an image overhaul, and the new freestyle wing, the Aquila, is the first to be released in the new style. Icaro say the Aquila combines the agility, speed and dynamics of an acro wing with the thermal and handling abilities of a high-level […] …read more
Australia Bright & Corryong Open Report – 2015
Our friends at Fly Ozone Australia sent us a rundown of the recently completed Bright and Corryong Open events:
Every 2nd year the Bright and Corryong Opens are held consecutively and provides 2 weeks of solid racing in 2 locations. This year we were able to fly 5 valid tasks in Bright and 5 at Corryong losing only 3 days to weather and unfavourable conditions to race in.
Both locations boast strong thermic conditions and launches that can quickly put all pilots in the air safely. All but one task was a race to goal. The task committee, comprising Gareth Carter, Geoff Wong and Brian Webb in Bright and Gareth Carter, Geoff Wong and Wally Arcidiacono in Corryong set challenging and technical tasks that offered superb racing in what are 2 of the best flying locations in Australia.
In the Bright Open Jouni Makkonen from Finland, flying an Ozone Mantra M6, secured 1st place in the Open, disrupting a 4 year run by Gareth Carter for 2nd place. Ivan Anissimov placed 3rd on an Enzo 2. In the top 10, 5 Pilots were flying Ozone wings.
Kari Roberson placed 1st in the Women’s category and 22nd overall with Woo Young Jang …read more
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Hang Gliding Worlds 2015: 28 Feb – 13 March
The 20th FAI Hang Gliding world Championships kicks off in Mexico at the weekend, with two weeks of competition scheduled for the first two weeks of March. Pilots from 20 countries have arrived in the well known free flight mecca of Valle de Bravo, a three hour journey from capital Mexico City, to compete. Ninety-seven […] …read more
Niviuk Doberman video
https://vimeo.com/116489201 AHStudio, France are behind Niviuk’s latest video, for the Doberman slalom paramotor glider. The wing is for races, slalom circuits and “tricks in the sky”, and is testament to the fact that “Speed is not incompatible with flying precision”. The video has a distinctly wild west flavour, and we thought we’d share some of the […] …read more
Syride release new online Flight book
Syride have released their new online flightbook platform. The map-oriented application curently has over 20,000 GPS tracks, searchable by site or by pilot. Syride say the online flight book is free to use and open to everyone, and “An awesome place to discover worldwide flying sites”. You can create a profile, and add pictures and video if you […] …read more