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The mission of the Fazer series is to offer the most versatile speed wing possible with performance and ease of use for both foot launch and ski launch flying. We’ve kept everything that maintains the ease of use that the Fazer series has become known for, while widening the flight range with a new riser system to allow a much steeper glide with more stability. Overall, the Fazer 3 is slightly more dynamic in roll and turns, but retains the exact handling that allows for precise control with swoop style landings and ground diving turns. Check out the Fazer 3 page for more info.

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Source:: Ozone Paragliders

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Source:: Just Acro

Independence have revealed their new EN-B high-performance intermediate wing, the Geronimo². They say it’s a weight-optimised wing (it weighs 4.7-5.3kg), built for distance flying, with good glide performance and a wide speed range plus an easy launch and smooth handling. The Geronimo² is certified EN B, and has an aspect ratio of 5.8. It’s made from lightweight […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Alfapilot’s M16 is a sophisticated flight computer based on an eBook reader. It has GPS and GLONASS sensors, plus sensitive barometer, humidity and temperature sensors whose readings are clearly displayed on its 15cm sunlight-readable greyscale e-ink display. The M16 is WiFi enabled, and comes preinstalled with Alfapilot’s in-house SeRi Fly navigation software, XCSoar, and XCtrack. It runs Android so […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Exomo is a plug-and-play electric power unit, built for paragliders and other ultralight aircraft. It was developed by Aero Composites Saintonge, the company behind the prototype E-Fan two-seater electric aircraft that was made for Airbus, in collaboration with electric-paramotor school Aeronature. The units comprise a 15kW electrical engine (20hp) with a low-noise carbon propeller, and a […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

The British Open and National Championship was held from June 25 – 28 at Coleshill, Swindon, UK, and nineteen pilots competed including the UK top pilots. The weather conditions allowed competitors to fly each day, with 10 navigation, economy, and precision tasks. OZONE Team pilot Mark Morgan finished 2nd flying his new Viper 4 18. Mark reports: “Thanks to the Viper 4 I had my best ever competition result getting 2nd at the UK Open Paramotor championships. It could have been first place if I hadn’t made a rookie mistake on the eco distance… The Competition was a huge challenge for all competitors due to the strong gusty and thermic conditions but the Viper 4 held strong during all the tasks. Love this wing!”The 2016 Italian championships consisted of 3 events in May and June taking place in different locations around Italy, and this was the largest year yet for Italian PPG comps. The level of the competition was also higher than years before, and during most of the events turbulent weather demanded higher than average skill to compete. Pasquale Biondo and Sandro Passeri, OZONE Power Italian Team pilots, swept the competition scene …read more

Source:: Ozone Paramotor

U-Turn say their new Passenger 2 tandem has an agile solo feel, with light, precise handling and easy launch characteristics. They say its sharknose stability and high-level performance make it a joy to fly. It’s fitted with an advanced trimmer system which pulls down on three rows of lines to retain the ideal wing profile whatever […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

UP have added the Lhotse to their paraglider range. It’s a lightweight “mid-B”, the fifth EN-B wing in their current range, designed for a range of uses from hike-and-fly to cross country. Coming in at around 3.3kg in the M size, it’s a lightweight but not an ultra-light wing. Think of it as a compact XC machine, […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Stodeus, the team that brought us the solar-powered BipBip micro vario, are now shipping their much anticipated GPSBip. It’s just as small and light as the BipBip and still solar powered, but as its name sugests it’s equipped with a GPS unit and tracker. During your flight, the GPSBip’s firmware records IGC and KML tracks. Its voice […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Alex Mateos describes his design: The OZONE slalom steering system is a safe way to control direction whilst accelerating along the course. The AM steering system will require a certain amount of time to learn the correct movements but, once mastered, allows the pilot full directional control whilst accelerated without the risk of accidentally activating the brakes. The slalom steering system is not only for competition slalom flying. It can be used by any pilot who flies reflex wings at top speed – this system gives the pilot more consistent control with faster access to brake inputs while using the tip steering line with an improved safety margin. The new OZONE Viper 4 is delivered with special pulleys and additional tip steering lines to install this slalom steering system. More details are available in the Viper 4 manual available at flyozone.com

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Source:: Ozone Paramotor