Paragliding

A World Cup Super Final isn't only the perfect setting where to watch the best pilots in the world competing against each other to win, but it is also where to check out the latest and newest competition products...

- Is there an issue with reserve parachutes that get wet? Yes – however not on every reserve. But there is definitely a big issue with certain fabrics and also lines. As a result, many reserve parachutes only pass the...

The Swiss company privately presented their high EN model Iota 2 to a small group of pilots and media members in mid-November. The new glider outperforms its predecessor in all aspects, according to the Advance design team, with significant...

To celebrate 4 decades in the free flight world, the designer and founder of Gin Gliders launched a special edition of the Genie Race 4 harness in bright red colour, which attracted the looks at the Coupe Icare 2018...

We bring you a detailed report from Daniel Crespo in video format on the Impress 4, the long awaited new high performance XC harness of the Swiss brand that was introduced as preview in the last Coupe Icare in France.

Interview to Brazilian pilot Marcella Uchoa, who beat 3 paragliding world records of distance on a 411 km flight in the north-east of his country, last October. Made by the FAI team, in this interview Marcella reveals details of his preparation and the difficulties and rewards of flying long distances.

Over a year after he took over the French company ITV, Mika Reigner seems happy with the response of the market to their new gliders and looking forward to releasing their new proposals for 2019: a dedicated paramotor wing,...

A modern design that benefits from laser cut (ILT), 3D shaping, and leading edge with rods (IRS), among other features, the Boxer 2 is an ideal glider for the first flights, but also to progress from local flights to...

On September 20th, the Bulgarian pilot managed to break the World Record of infinity Tumbling with 613 turns! The previous record was set by Spanish acro ace Horacio Llorens nearly 10 years ago, with 568 tumblings above Nepal. At the time,...

With structural improvements based on new flow technologies that enable simulations of higher and higher precision, the Base 2 is the latest and most preforming EN/LTF B proposal by BGD, a 100% cross country paraglider, explains Bruce.