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Red Bull X-Alps 2015 will be 2000km long
Organisers of the Red Bull X-Alps have announced that the 2015 race will be “double the length” as they plan to send athletes back to where they came from after they have reached the raft in Monaco. Announcing the news in a Suunto-sponsored Tweet organiser Hannes March said: “The 2013 race was too easy. […] …read more
Seiko Fukuoka claims 50km triangle record
Seiko Fukuoka Naville has claimed a new women’s world record for Speed over a 50km triangle. She flew the flight on 28 March 2014 in Annecy, France. The speed claimed is 34.69km/h. The full record claim reads: Claim number : 17069 Sub-class :O-3 (Paragliders) Category: Female Type of record : Speed over a triangular […] …read more
Sigma 9 offers ‘Compact power’
Advance have announced the release date of the Sigma 9, the latest iteration of their well-known EN C glider. Scheduled to be released towards the end of May this year the glider offers “less aspect ratio and weight, more performance and precision” Advance say. They state: The latest model in the distinguished Sigma series […] …read more
AirCross Release U Fly 2
AirCross’s new EN B glider has been released. It offers “Safety and security with precise handling” according to the company. They say: It is the perfect glider for the pilot who demands a huge amount of passive safety, but still needs to have enough performance reserves to go on XC. The glider is also […] …read more
Gradient’s BiGolden 3 in production
Gradient have announced their new tandem glider, the BiGolden 3, is in production. The glider is certified EN B and is 39m2. Gradient said they went for 39 instead of 38 due to “greater usability”, adding, “We believe it was good decision and there will be only positive feedback from pilots.” The company has […] …read more
What’s on in April and May 2014
April marks the start of the season in Europe, which means contests, competitions and flying events. With 40 hang gliding and paragliding comps in the FAI calendar alone we pick some highlights from what’s going on around the free-flying world. CUBAN PARAGLIDING NATIONALS Competition and fiesta 31 March to 6 April Cuban pilots are […] …read more
Hike and Fly: Air Design Susi review
As I gather my breath I roll out the Susi on the launch. I’m using the 18m2 Peter Habeler version which weighs in at 2.8kg thanks to the use of Skytex 27. The wing still used traditional if thin risers and metal maillons and you’ll also find a normal speed system. Fellow tester Charlie […] …read more
Little Cloud Goose: Miniwing review
The first thing you notice unravelling the Goose is it is very, very stubby. Like, mid-90s beginner glider kind of stubby – but with a rather wickedly thin profile. An aspect ratio of 4.7 may not seem that mild, but combined with its huge cell openings it resembles more of a kite than a […] …read more
Going for gold in the Kerio Valley
Fresh back from the Kerio Valley in Kenya Gregory Knudson talks us through what you need to do to set a world record A year ago, after breaking a world record for a speed over an out-and-return course of 100 kilometres, friends threatened to run out and buy the Guinness Book of World Records. […] …read more