Harken T2 Ratchamatic Block Pulleys – quite a mouthful for such a small thing. These new speedbar pulleys are smaller, lighter (40g) versions of the ratcheting pulleys that Harken brought out some years ago. The ratchet takes a lot of the effort (up to 90%) out of using your speedbar, say Harken, And when you release your […] …read more
Moyes Litespeed RX hang gliders updated
Moyes have updated their Litespeed RX 3, 3.5 and 4 models, and added a new RX5 for pilots with hook-in weights of 85-119kg. So what’s changed? Moyes told us: The sail cut has changed to make it even more efficient in weak climbs; it allows for a steeper bank angle at slow thermal speeds. Wider tips […] …read more
MacPara Charger: Reflex paramotor wing
The Charger from MacPara is a reflex paramotor glider designed for a wide range of pilots, from beginners starting their PPG training, through to advanced pilots. MacPara say it offers relaxed flying thanks to its easy launching and landing, lots of stability and a good cruise speed. With this glider you can keep your eyes on the scenery instead of […] …read more
Artik4 pilots: Wesley Manzke
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Uber-lightweight Kortel Kolibri pod harness for X-Alps
We’ve just seen a sneak preview of the harness Kortel have made for the Red Bull X-Alps 2015. It’s an uber-lightweight Kolibri, and it will be flown by Nelson de Freyman (FRA3) and Antoine Girard (FRA2) in the race in July 2015. Apologies for the grain, but the picture shows a prototype of the harness which will be available in its […] …read more
How hot is hot?
There are plenty of good wing reviews being written right now, from Ziad Bassil’s to peer reviews on forums. At Cross Country we don’t kid ourselves that we’re producing definitive reviews, but we do try and offer something unique and different to add to the picture. In January, we took two high end EN-Bs – […] …read more
Adrenaline Fastbat miniwing
Spanish manufacturer Adrenaline have brought out a new miniwing, the Fastbat. Available in 17 and 19m2 versions, Adrenaline say the Fastbat is fast and has a good glide ratio. It is available in standard colours, or Adrenaline will embellish your wing with an image or pattern of your choice – just provide a photo or design and leave […] …read more
Synergy II paramotors for sale
Claude Fiset of Synergy Paramotors dropped us a line to say that he is selling the Synergy II line of Paramotors. All frames are for sale at super discount for someone who wants to take over sales and production. • Got news? Send it to us at news@xcmag.com. Subscribe to the world’s favourite hang gliding and […] …read more
Sky Anakis 3: EN A
Sky’s Anakis 3 is a beginner/intermediate paraglider, certified EN and LTF A and designed for optimum safety with usable performance and great handling for the low airtime pilot. Sky say: We have enhanced and refined all aspects of the Anakis 2 to bring you a genuinely new glider, which we believe will become a benchmark design forging its […] …read more
Kortel Kolibri pod harness: available in XL
Kortel’s Kolibri lightweight vol-bivouac pod harness will soon be available in an XL size for taller pilots (over 185cm). EN and LTF certified in all sizes, it weighs just 2.1kg in the XL. Kortel say the Kolibri has superb levels of comfort for its weight and is designed for long flights. They say its separate leg supports make it more progressive in roll […] …read more