Holder of Certification Gradient s.r.o.
Weight in flight [kg] 62-77, Classification B
Source: DHV – new equipment certification
Nova release the new Mentor 3, EN B
Nova have officially announced the launch of the much-anticipated Mentor 3 – and claim an improvement in glide by 0.6.
Source: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine
Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2012: Aaron Durogati Wins
Aaron Durogati won the 2012 PWCA Superfinal in Colombia
Source: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine
Hanging in There by Jon Chambers
Red Bull X-Alps athlete Jon Chambers has published a remarkable first-person account of competing in the world’s best paragliding race.
Source: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine
Gin unveil new Atlas, EN B
Gin have unveiled their new EN B paraglider, the Atlas, in a series of photos taken over winter in Morocco.
Source: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine
2 New World Tandem Paramotor Records
2 new world records were made by Ryan Shaw from Paradrenalin USA on December 7th in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
On both record flights, oxygen was used as well as a Flight Recorder.
World Record # 15: Tandem time to climb to 3000 meters above ground level was made in just 23 minutes using Apco’s Play 42 MKII and beating the old record by a full 3 minutes.
World record # 16: Play 42 MKII world record, Tandem altitude above ground level was broken by more than 1500 Meters over the previous record.
Full story here:
http://www.ryanshaw.net/world-records-altitude/
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Source: US Paramotor News
Uncut interview with Raúl and Félix Rodriguez!
Interviewed by Pál Takáts, nowadays most innovative acro pilot, Raúl Rodriguez and Félix Rodriguez tell about their pioneering history in the sport, the good old times, the “secret spot”, the evolution of the acro maneuvers and much more…
Filmed by Ahsudio in summer 2011 in Organyá, during the shootings of the EVOLUTION, a short paragliding documentary.
Stolen Custom Paraglider Wing
One of our contributors had his wing stolen in San Francisco. Please help us keep an eye out. This was a completely custom wing and the owner is offering a reward and no questions asked for the return of this paraglider and harness. Please contact Brian at 925.984.4962 if you have any information.
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Source: US Paramotor News
Red Bull X-Alps 2013: Lloyd Pennicuik out, Michal Krysta and Andy Frötscher in
Organisers of the Red Bull X-Alps have announced that Australia’s Lloyd Pennicuik has withdrawn from this year’s race. First time athlete Michal Krysta will take his place.
Source: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine
New pictures from Team Freestyle
Source: Gradient