Gradient have announced that their three Red Bull X-Alps pilots will be flying the new EN-D Avax XC5 in the event which starts on 5 July 2015. Gradient say the wing, which is intended for experienced cross-country pilots, has “typical Gradient handling, with predictable behaviour and comfort”. It is EN-D certified in 24 and 26m2 sizes, with the […] …read more
Finsterwalder Fex anniversary prize draw
Finsterwalder have been making Fex hang gliders for 30 years! To celebrate, anyone buying a brand new Funfex, Airfex, Perfex or Lightfex between January 2015 and 30 June 2016 will be entered into a draw for a chance to win 50% of the purchase price back. Although the first Funfex was sold 30 years ago, Finsterwalder say, They are undergoing a renaissance, and now […] …read more
Topo guidebooks to French flying sites
A Topo site guide to flying sites in the north-west of France has recently been released. It completes the four-book collection that cover the whole of France, giving detailed information on more than 600 sites. The Topos detail access to the sites, their orientation, location of take-offs and official landing fields, and need-to-know information regarding suitable weather conditions for the site. […] …read more
Paramotorist wins prestigious photography award
German paramotorist Armin Appel has won the coveted Open Photographer of the Year title in Sony’s annual World Photography Award for 2015. His winning photograph above, selected from 80,000 entires, is entitled ‘Schoolyard’. The abstract composition was taken from his paramotor above the town of Biberach an der Riss in Germany. Armin, who flies a Dudek Hadron, […] …read more
Alpine Vol-Biv Madness
Well before the start of the 2015 X-Alps, a handful of pilots are testing themselves against the Alpine range, traversing its length in various directions.
Che Golus of Australia has made it from Grasse (South of France) to Sion (Switzerland) in three good flights and, as he says, a couple of “horrible” hiking days. Che’s blog has more.
Meanwhile, Dave Turner is in Austria, heading across the Alps in the same direction he will be, again, in July, when he starts the X-Alps race as probably the most formidable rookie in the event – check out his facebook page.
Best of luck guys, we wish you many miles at cloudbase!
Cheers from all the Team.
Source:: Ozone Paragliders
Bleyne Cross Country Classik 2015
The Bleyne Cross Country Classik took place at the famous site in southern France from 10-12 May 2015. The aim was to bring together cross-country and competition hang glider pilots for a three-day cross-country extravaganza. Twenty pilots took part, including “most of the French Class 1 and 5 teams”, which was declared a rip-roaring success, with pilots getting lots […] …read more
XVI FIA El Yelmo
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Jeremy Penone wins Slalomania in Dovera, Italy
French pilot and current European slalom champion Jérémy Penone won the Polini Slalomania World Paramotor Cup round in Dovera, Italy, which took place from 15-17 May 2015. The event sponsors Polini write: Despite windy weather 8 slalom tasks were completed. Jérémy’s win was rather secure, confirming his expectations regarding new Snake of the XX series, powered by […] …read more
Gekkopod: flexible gadget mount
Described by its creators Zuckerim as “The World’s most flexible Mount”, the Gekkopod was released on Kickstarter on 22 May, and surpassed its funding goal in less than 12 hours. The bendy and versatile universal mount adjusts to any surface to hold your camera, phone, GoPro etc. wherever you want it held. The little gadget is made […] …read more
Icaro Sitta hike-and-fly paraglider – EN D
Icaro have announced a forthcoming new mountain wing for hike-and-fly pilots, mountaineers and “regular pilots wanting a small and light fun wing”: the Sitta. Derived from the EN-A Aquila but lighter, the Sitta has a simple line plan and “featherlight” canopy, with super-easy take-off, great thermalling ability and stability in flight, say Icaro. Its handling […] …read more