Renschler are celebrating 20 years of their little solar-powered vario, with a special-edition golden version. The company say of the little unit, “The already-low power consumption has been reduced by a further 20%, and the solar cell has 10% more power”. www.renschler.de • Got news? Send it to us at news@xcmag.com Buy and sell gear […] …read more
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Flymaster launch new SD series flight instruments
Flymaster are launching their new SD series of instruments, which incorporate an SD card offering extra data memory for added features. The new-look bodies are shock absorbent, with “almost unbreakable” displays, according to Flymaster. The instruments are available in varying degrees of complexity, from the basic Vario SD model for new pilots, rising all the […] …read more
Japanese champions!
Japanese champions! …read more
Source: Niviuk
Matty Senior Sends it in WA
The Summer Season is off to a rather epic start in the Northern Hemisphere, with some impressive records and competition results already. In the northwest USA, Matty Senior recently broke the WA state distance record with an incredible flight from Chelan Butte. Chelan is now widely recognized as one of the world’s premier XC flying sites, and the clouds in the photo at right make it pretty obvious why. With a nice big butte to launch from, expansive flatlands, plentiful dust-devils, and lots of roads, it is a rather perfect setting. Matt was flying his Enzo2.
In Matty’s words:
“On Saturday we …read more
Source: Ozone Paragliders
Ozone Pilots Dominate PWC France – Felix Wins Overall
Nova announce the Triton 2, EN C
Nova have said they expect to start shipping their new EN C glider, the Triton 2, this month. Certification tests have been carried out on the M and L, with S in progress. Nova say: The Triton 2 is a breath of fresh air in the serial performance glider class, which follows in the […] …read more
GIN release new Atlas X-Alps
GIN have announced the release of a lightweight version of their EN B glider, the Atlas. GIN said: Atlas X-Alps – the light version of the Atlas – is here. Aimed at intermediate pilots looking for a light and compact wing, the Atlas X-Alps is around 1kg lighter than the Atlas with improved flying characteristics all-round. […] …read more
Speedbag added to Sup’Air’s Evo XC3
Sup’Air report: Our versatile Evo XC3 harness is now available with a Speedbag. This accessory offers improved comfort in flight as it is warm, windproof, and provides better stability in the reclined position. The Evo cockpit is integrated to the removable Speedbag. It enables greater visibility and access to flight instruments. The slider panel […] …read more
British Paragliding Open Gemona, 1-7 June 2014
The British Paragliding Open Gemona, Italy is on from 1-7 June 2014. The competition will see 130 pilots converge on Gemona del Friuli, in the Alps to the north east of Venice, close to the border with Slovenia. Classic routes from the site, which has a new tarmac road to the top, include the […] …read more
PWC France 2014: Felix Rodriguez wins
Spain’s Felix Rodriguez Fernandez won the Coeur de Savoie leg of the Paragliding World Cup at the weekend. The competition was held over the week of 25-31 May in France. Felix beat Alfredo Studer (CH) into a close second place, with Clement Latour (FR) in third. Britain’s Kirsty Cameron was first woman, with Laurie Genovese […] …read more