Andy Pag talks to local gurus Bill Belcourt and Hayden Glatte about how best to fly Woodrat Mountain on Day 0 of the Rat Race 2013 – the biggest paragliding comp in the USA
Rat Race 2013 podcast: US Team Selection Process + Boom 9
Andy Pag talks to Jeff Huey about how to get selected for the US Team and Brett Hazlett reveals what he thinks of his new GIN Boomerang 9
Delorme inReach SE – New satellite tracker
Delorme have announced the new inReach SE satellite tracker and messenger. Similar to the company’s inReach Smartphone device that we reviewed in issue 146 the new product adds direct messaging thanks to a built in touch screen. Using the Iridium satellite network the inReach allows users to message friends when out of mobile phone coverage. […]
Champions of France 2013!
Champions of France 2013!
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A Sneak Peak at the Ozone Team X-Alps Gear
We’ve just shipped out equipment for the 12 Ozone Pilots in the 2013 X-Alps. Here’s a sneak peak at what they’ll be flying:
The LM5
The new LM5 is the product of an intense collaboration between the R&D Team and Chrigel Maurer. It was developed specifically for the extreme challenges of the X-Alps race, and more X-Alps competitors will be flying it (12) than any other wing. Weighing in at a mere 3.35kg in the MS size, the LM5 is an ultralite high-tech performance wing designed to excel in the most difficult alpine conditions. The R&D Team describes it as the “Ultimate
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Red Bull X-Alps 2013: First photos of the new Ozone glider and harness
Ozone have released photos of their Red Bull X-Alps glider and harness being flown by X-Alps athlete Martin Muller
Fran Reina Wins Again
Young Spanish phenom, Fran Reina, stood at the top of the podium at the recent Piedrahita National League comp. His brother, Jose Manuel, was just behind him in 2nd overall. Fran reported excellent race conditions with a 150km, 100km, and a 60km task.
Nice work guys, we’re happy to see you enjoying your EnZos!
Cheers from all the Team.
Mathieu Abrard Explores the Karakoram
There is something about the biggest mountains on earth that attracts Ozone pilots. Ozone has a long history with the Himalaya, and especially with the Karakoram, a range which contains the world’s highest concentration of 8000m peaks. Mathieu Abrard is there currently, flying his M4 deep into the heart of Pakistan’s Karakoram. He writes of his adventure:
Ozone Pilots Sweep 2013 Austrian Nationals
Ozone Team Pilot, Heli Eichholzer, is the new Austrian National Champion for 2013. And he shared the podium with 100% Ozone pilots.
After 3 valid tasks, only two little points separated Heli from Alex Schalber, and they were followed by yet another EnZo pilot, Rudi Niedermühlbichler. Stephan Gruber held a solid lead with his Enzo after the first two tasks, but was passed on the third and ended up in 4th overall.
Congratulations boys, excellent work!
Source: Ozone Paragliders
Red Bull X-Alps 2013: GIN’s glider on first test flight
GIN’s newly certified paraglider for the Red Bull X-Alps was spotted on launch in Annecy at the weekend.