‘Wind does not establish itself in complex terrain in a nice even manner. Here it is helpful to apply metaphors such as tongues and ramps’
Peak 3, new distance record in UK
Peak 3, new distance record in UK
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Alpine Odyssey: Across the Alps by tandem paraglider
It’s a monster mission – to fly the length of the Alps. As the Red Bull X-Alps looms into view, Auréliane Ghigi and Francois le Hen reveal how last year they planned and flew their very own 950km Alpine vol-bivouac adventure…
Bruce Goldsmith’s Icaristics: That sinking feeling
What do you do when you’re stuck in really strong sink?
Video review: Advance Epsilon 7, EN B
The Advance Epsilon 7 has been reviewed by Greg Hamerton of FlyBubble Paragliding in the UK. Here’s the video.
The Red Bull X-Alps 2013: Chrigel Maurer and Alex Hofer, what do they think?
With the Red Bull X-Alps on the horizon we asked athletes, organisers and Alex Hofer what they thought of the route…
In issue 147: BGD Tala (EN C) Review
BGD is the new paraglider manufacturer with Bruce Goldsmith at the helm – and their latest glider is the EN C Tala.
In issue 147: Advance Axess 3 Air
Advance are known for their sleek harnesses and attention to detail, so when they produced the latest version of their recreational harness, the Axess 3 Air we bagged one to try.
Technology review: Free flight app Flyskyhy
Tim Pentreath has been on the hunt for the killer free-flight app ever since he got his iPhone. Now he thinks he’s found it.
The secrets of the new Peak 3
The secrets of the new Peak 3
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