Author: winguu

Ozone’s new cross-country harness, the Forza, is a sleek, seatboardless design with a removable neoprene pod. The company describe it as a “modern and sleek high performance design intended for experienced XC pilots, or pilots looking to begin serious XC flying”. Comfortable and lightweight, Ozone say the Forza is “ergonomically designed for everyday XC performance” and offers […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

AirDesign have been working on a lightweight but very functional paraglider rucksack for hike-and-fly. The rucksack is one of the most important pieces of equipment in the mountains. Light weight and carrying comfort are essential for hike & fly. That is why we, together with our team pilots, have developed one of the lightest rucksacks […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Jean Yves joins Niviuk …read more

Source:: Niviuk

Gavin McClurg and Kirsten Seeto made it to the podium …read more

Source:: Niviuk

Degrees North …read more

Source:: Niviuk

GIN have released the Falcon, a “state-of-the-art reflex paramotor wing for intermediate to advanced pilots”. They say it’s fast, stable, agile and fuel-efficient, which makes it a good choice for competition flying, cross country, bivouac adventures or just weekend fun. It has a wide speed range and is fitted with a competition speed system with bar and trimmers. Pushing on […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

The French Paramotor Championships that were to take place in Chauvigny, France from 30 September to 4 October 2015 have been cancelled. The decision follows the deaths of an experienced ULM pilot and her passenger on 27 September during a ULM competition at the same airfield. The accident took place on the last day of the four-day […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Airborne have released a safety notice relating to their hinged battens, following incidences of battens becoming unloaded during flight. There are several factors that can cause the hinged batten fittings to unload. Damage to the latch from incorrect unloading of the fitting. Over tension of the batten within the pocket. Operation outside the placarded limitation of the aircraft. […] …read more

Source:: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

[See image gallery at paragliding.olympicwings.com] …read more

Source:: Paragliding Hellas

Peak 4, Spirit Cross Country …read more

Source:: Niviuk