AirDesign have upgraded the Ride tandem, and say the new Ride 2 has improved launch characteristics and more agile, responsive handling. AD say the wing turns nice and tightly with minimal effort, feeling much like a solo wing to pilot. The fedback is solid yet brake pressure is light and comfortable, increasing progressively right through to the stall […] …read more
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Ozone Rapido speed wing
Ozone say the Rapido is a new design of speed wing for experienced speedriding pilots who are pushing the limits of steep carving flights, low barrel rolls, and long swoops. It features a wider glide range, higher trim speed and wider acceleration window than the other speed wings in Ozone’s range. www.flyozone.com • Got news? […] …read more
Nova’s concertina packing bag
Nova’s concertina packing bag is made from waterproof fabric, but breathes thanks to mesh inserts. It has an integral riser bag and straps to keep things compact. Actually, say Nova, the rods they use in the leading edge of their wings are small and soft and you can’t damage them, so there’s no need to […] …read more
Ozone’s Atom 3: EN A school wing
Ozone believe their new school wing, the Atom 3 to be one of the safest and simplest-to-use wings they ever flown. It replaces the Element series of intro school gliders, and is designed for all levels of student training from first flights to soaring, top landing, thermalling and qualification. Particular attention has been made to the […] …read more
Apco’s split-legged paramotor harness
Apco have designed a split-legged harness for paramotorists. Light in weight, they say it offers an unencumbered take-off and easy weightshifting. The lack of a seat plate saves weight, and the harness weighs in at under 1.5kg. It is available in high- and low-hangpoint versions, one size fits all (with a zippered back extender) and is comfortable […] …read more
Axis Pluto 3: EN B for paramotor and free flying
Axis’s Pluto 3 is a low-end EN B paraglider that Axis say is a very comfortable and user-friendly wing for both paragliding and paramotoring. A four-liner with a modest aspect ratio of 5.4, the Pluto 3 has a sharknose profile and an overall line consumption that is a massive 38% lower than the previous version, and […] …read more
Polini Thor 200/250 tractor configuration mounting kit
Polini Motori have produced a new mounting kit to fit the Thor 200 and 250 engines on ultralight vehicles so that they can work in tractor configuration. The kit includes an aluminum plate, spacers, fixing screws and special shocking-dumper rubbers which grant the resistance to traction. The frame needs seven connection points. The drawing with the technical […] …read more
Little Cloud’s Grasshopper pod harness
Little Cloud’s cheerful green Grasshopper pod harness uses a buckle-less strap-in system that reduces the risk of taking off without being correctly strapped in. The reserve container, whch closes with 6 pins to reduce the risk of unintentional deployment, is mounted on the harness waist belt and dangles between your legs if you are not […] …read more
Axis Venus 4: EN D
Axis have released a new EN-D paraglider, the Venus 4. It’s aimed at “demanding XC pilots” and makes a good choice for competition pilots wanting a bit of extra security say Axis. A three-liner with a sharknose profile, Axis say the performance of the Venus 4 is not far from that of CCC class wings, yet it […] …read more
Kortel Kolibri Pro pod harness is 827g all-in
Kortel have revealed the weight of their radically lightened Kolibri harness, made for their X-Alps pilots: 827g including speedbar, reserve handle and soft links. The company had an online competition, getting pilots to guess its weight. Here they reveal the result: Kortel say the Kolibri Pro has the same geometry, comfort and agility as the full-fat Kolibri. It […] …read more