Gavin McClurg interviews Ondrej Prochazka in the latest Cloudbase Mayhem podcast I first met Ondrej in May, 2015 while training with Aaron Durogati on course line between the Brenta and Piz Corvatch turnpoints for the 2015 Red Bull X-Alps. We spent a few days in pretty horrendous weather figuring out a pretty tough part of […] …read more
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Junior passenger harness from Independence
Independence’s Junior is a lightweight EN / LTF certified children’s tandem passenger harness with mousse back protection. The harnesses has child-proof buckles that kids can’t open in the air, and is made from a strong Cordura fabric with a honeycomb seatboard and comfortable padded back. It has colour-coded hangloops and comes with snaplock karabiners. The Junior is […] …read more
New worldwide record for Kirsten Seeto
New worldwide record for Kirsten Seeto …read more
Source:: Niviuk
AustriAlpin Buckles
The manufacturer of the Cobra buckle used on certain Ozone harnesses has released a safety notice for this buckle. AustriAlpin states that this issue affects a fraction of a percent of buckles produced, approximately 1 buckle in 2 million. Please inspect your Ozone harness in accordance with the pdf guide here (EN) or (DE).
If you see the issue described in the pdf then do not use your harness. Please take a photo of the buckle, note your harness serial number, and contact your Ozone dealer immediately.
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
World’s longest paragliding task: 214km at the Kiwi Open
Thirty-two pilots made goal at 214km in the world’s longest paragliding task at the New Zealand Paragliding Open 2016 on 13 February 2016. …read more
Sky Gii 3 series paraglider harnesses
Sky have overhauled and updated their Gii harness series of accessible harnesses, suitable for beginners upwards. The Gii 3 series harnesses are now available. Sky say the Gii 3 series stand for light weight, durability, comfort and safety, all blended into an uncluttered design – a versatile solution for many disciplines. Just some of the new features are the […] …read more
Flytec Element Speed flight instrument
Flytec are launching the Element Speed, a clear and easy-to-use flight instrument for non-XC pilots, in March 2016. The instrument clearly displays information about ground- and airspeed, wind direction and wind speed, last thermal flown, glide ratio, distance and bearing to the launch site, in graphical and numerical formats. The instrument uses Flytec’s tried and tested “domed” keyboard with large, positive buttons […] …read more
Paradox – Mac Para’s competition PPG wing
Mac Para’s new Paradox is a high-performance competition-level paramotor racing and slalom wing. The Paradox sports newly-designed reflex aerofoils and competition trimmer risers, and has an aspect ratio of 6.0. Mac Para say it is fast, agile and fun. Of its handling, they say: The Paradox inflates very easily in all conditions even in a light, nil […] …read more
Mojo PWR – official product video
Have a look at the new Mojo PWR video and hear all the details from the design team and veteran instructor.
Based on the Mojo 5, the Mojo PWR is a versatile wing for both free flying and powered flight. Certified EN A, it is suitable for students in training but ideal for the newly qualified. It is reliable and dependable, perfect for pilots who require an easy, safe and solid wing for their first 100s hours of paramotor experience as well as paragliding ridge soaring, thermalling and XC flying. The risers feature with trimmers for fast cruising, double pulleys for adjusting brake line lengths and magnetic brake connectors. Due to the specially designed power risers the Mojo PWR is suitable for all types of paramotors and trikes along with all hang point types… Read more about Mojo PWR here
Source:: Ozone Paramotor
Video: Amazing day in the Dolomites
Spectacular cross country paragliding in the Dolomites, Italy. …read more