French Alps-based harness manufacturer Kortel have broken into the paraglider market with a new high performance lightweight vol-bivouac competition wing called the Kross. It was designed for vol-bivouac and hike-and-fly competitions, with “solidity and simplicity” as the design keywords, a not-outrageous aspect ratio of 6.4 and CCC or EN C certification, depending on size. “It’s the ideal […] …read more
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New Koyot 3
New Koyot 3 …read more
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CouchAlps: Couchsurfing and paragliding across the alps
On 7 May 2016, Ondrej Prochazka set out on a 2,000km hike-and-fly of the Alps. Travelling light, he has left the sleeping bag and tent at home, but won’t be sweating inside his wing every night. Ondrej will be Couchsurfing. Ondrej intends to follow his planned route, which is a triangle starting and finishing near […] …read more
Cross Country 170: June 2016
Cross Country 170 is out now. It opens with a stunning vista that Mary Poppins could only have dreamed of, but inside there’s plenty of depth, too… BPM: “Up to the highest height, let’s go fly a kite… and send it soaring. Up through the atmosphere. Up where the air is clear….” A stunning vista […] …read more
Paris Williams wins Dalby Big Air 2016
Paris Williams won the 2016 Dalby Big Air hang gliding competition in Queensland, Australia. Fellow Moyes pilots Curt Warren and Len Paton took second and third spots, a 1-2-3 win for the ‘Moyes Boys’. The week-long competition took place from 9-16 April 2016 at Dalby, Queensland, and saw five tasks flown in “great conditions”, including a triangle back to […] …read more
Pro Design Amiga 2: EN-B tandem
The Amiga 2 is a new EN-B tandem from Pro Design, designed with input from pro tandem pilots and intended for professional use. Pro Design say the Amiga 2 has balanced handling and good in-flight stability, excellent launch behaviour (“No hanging back, no overshooting and no dive after launching”), moderate brake pressure and a good trim […] …read more
Basisrausch Graphit: 3.5 season leather gloves
The Graphit, is Basisrausch’s new 3.5-season leather glove, designed for warmth with Thinsulate and cashmere insulation. It’s been developed with input from Chrigel Maurer among others, to retain the excellent feel and grip of the Kristall (that we reviewed in issue 170), but in a warmer version. Its goatskin outer and flexible windproof barrier are similar to the Kristall’s, but […] …read more
Triple Seven Deck: entry-level EN-A paraglider
Triple Seven’s EN/LTF A Deck is a simple and durable entry-level glider, ideal for schools. Made to inspire confidence in pilots and their instructors, Triple Seven say the Deck will take a pilot from his first steps into the world of paragliding, and on his first valley crossings. A confidence-inspiring and nicely damped wing, Tripe Seven say it nonetheless offers good […] …read more
Razeebuss Radicall version 4
Version 4 of Razeebuss’s electric auxiliary power unit for paragliders is now on sale. A Sup’Air Skypper pod harness with an inbuilt HPD 10 E-drive motor, Razeebuss’s Radicall V4 now has a “virtual cage”, which constantly moves the propeller to the best position, and cuts the engine if the angle changes dramatically. It is fitted […] …read more
Experiences handling the Ikuma
Experiences handling the Ikuma …read more
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