Andy Pag reports from Nepal Premek Hulek, one of the three pilots flying on a Trans-Nepal vol-biv expedition, met with a fatal accident on the 13 March 2014. His death has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit paragliding community in Pokhara, where Hulek was a well loved and respected professional tandem pilot. No one knows […] …read more
Takoo 3, the video
Takoo 3, the video …read more
Source: Niviuk
Kalahari Big Sky Challenge 2014/15: Call for entries
Dates for the Kalahari Big Sky Challenge 2014/15 have been announced. The four-week world record encampment will take place from 13 December 2014 to 17 January 2015 in Groblershoop, South Africa. Announcing the event organiser Oscar Plange said he hoped to attract at least 20 of the world’s best XC hang glider pilots to […] …read more
WeatherFlow launch Wind Meter
Is there anything the iPhone can’t do? The Wind Meter is the latest gadget aimed at pilots and wind gurus. It takes “instant and accurate” wind measurements using your iPhone or Android device. It also allows your wind reading to be shared in real time through the web. Designed to be more affordable than […] …read more
Apco’s new Hike harness
Apco’s new Hike harness has been announced. Billed as an “ultra-light, reversible harness / backpack” Apco say it’s been designed for maximum comfort while either flying or hiking. It’s a split leg design, weighs in at 1.3kg and includes reserve parachute attachment points. When reversed the rucksack features compression straps for volume adjustment, mesh side […] …read more
Sup’Air announce their new professional tandem
Sup’Air have announced their first paraglider – the tandem Sora. Aimed at professional tandem pilots it’s the result of over a year of design effort. Announcing the glider Sup’Air said, “This high-end tandem glider meets all the requirements of professional pilots who need to perform flight after flight all day over a whole season.” A […] …read more
Free Flyers: A hang gliding movie by Tony Ritter
Watch a preview and download online ($2.75 to rent) Free Flyers is a new 60-minute film featuring some of Utah’s most iconic flying sites. Starring some local and international hang gliding legends, it was made by pro filmmaker Tony Ritter. A hang gliding road movie, it also features the battle to save Point of […] …read more
Enzo2 Certified EN D
The results of the Enzo2 M certification are now published, the test report is here.
Important information for Enzo2 pilots, please look here
Source: Ozone Paragliders
Rush 4 Certified and in Production, Video Launched
The Rush 4 has now been certified in MS and ML, with other sizes to follow shortly. The Rush 4 is the Delta 2’s little brother! We are extremely excited about this wing, and think that it represents as much of a leap forward in performance designs as the Delta 2 has proven to be. The Rush 4 has class-crushing performance, and some features which we have never before applied to the Sport-Intermediate class, including Ozone SharkNose Technology. For more information, see the Rush 4 page here, or navigate to it in your language.
Source: Ozone Paragliders
Alpina 2: The Video
The Alpina 2 features higher overall performance than the Delta 2 (watch the video to find out why) and is an ideal option for experienced XC pilots who want a travel or serious adventure wing:
Source: Ozone Paragliders