Two new paramotor world records
Source: Niviuk
Author: winguu
9 Out of 10 at the Nordic Champs!
At the 2013 Nordics, 9 out of the top 10 pilots were flying Ozone EnZos. Congratulations to Rolf, Ronny, and Einar, who took top honors!
Photos at right courtesy of Ronny Helgesen. Full results here.
Paramotor Tips & Tricks From BlackHawk are a HIT!
BlackHawk Paramotors USA has been getting calls from Pilots & customers from around the world, complimenting the usefulness of their Tips & Tricks video series! ”We started out with a couple of videos to see how people would respond to them. I got calls almost immediately from customers suggesting what the next video should cover,” said Mike Robinson of BlackHawk Paramotors USA. One customer stated “Most of the Powered Paragliding industry focuses their video’s attention on their products, pilots, or events. It’s
Source: US Paramotor News
Rast Race 2013 Podcast: Jug Aggarwal and Jeff Farrell
As cabin fever sets in Andy Pag speaks to Jug Aggarwal about the Nor-Cal XC League which brings pilots together one weekend a month to fly tasks he sets.
Red Bull X-Alps 2013: Chrigel Maurer on his new Ozone LM5
Red Bull X-Alps favourite Chrigel Maurer has been seen out and about testing his new Ozone LM5.
Rat Race 2013 podcast: US Team Selection Process + Boom 9
Andy Pag talks to Jeff Huey about how to get selected for the US Team and Brett Hazlett reveals what he thinks of his new GIN Boomerang 9
Rat Race 2013 podcast: Practice Day and how to fly the site
Andy Pag talks to local gurus Bill Belcourt and Hayden Glatte about how best to fly Woodrat Mountain on Day 0 of the Rat Race 2013 – the biggest paragliding comp in the USA
Delorme inReach SE – New satellite tracker
Delorme have announced the new inReach SE satellite tracker and messenger. Similar to the company’s inReach Smartphone device that we reviewed in issue 146 the new product adds direct messaging thanks to a built in touch screen. Using the Iridium satellite network the inReach allows users to message friends when out of mobile phone coverage. […]
Champions of France 2013!
Champions of France 2013!
Source: Niviuk
A Sneak Peak at the Ozone Team X-Alps Gear
We’ve just shipped out equipment for the 12 Ozone Pilots in the 2013 X-Alps. Here’s a sneak peak at what they’ll be flying:
The LM5
The new LM5 is the product of an intense collaboration between the R&D Team and Chrigel Maurer. It was developed specifically for the extreme challenges of the X-Alps race, and more X-Alps competitors will be flying it (12) than any other wing. Weighing in at a mere 3.35kg in the MS size, the LM5 is an ultralite high-tech performance wing designed to excel in the most difficult alpine conditions. The R&D Team describes it as the “Ultimate
Source: Ozone Paragliders