Photo album: U-Turn Passenger 2
We did some test flights with the U-turn Passenger 2 paraglider, a very sporty and efficient tandem wing of the famed manufacturer specialised in acro and freestyle. After a thorough inspection on the ground, we took to the skies...
A preview of Nova´s new 2-liner: Xenon
The new 2 liner glider by Nova is no longer a secret thanks to Theo de Blic who´s announced he´ll be flying the paraglider for the brand in the next 2021 X-Alps race. This is how Nova has given a sneak preview of their latest proposal for the coming season, while it finishes to adjust its new prototype.
Coupe Icare News: Gin Genie Lite 3 harness and reserve Yeti UL
Gin gave us an insight into their new cocoon harness, which will be for sale at the end of October. It includes new materials for an improved design and lighter weight. And their new reserve weighing less than 1 kg, the Yeti UL.
NOVA launches ION 6, their totally renewed easy EN B
The Austrian brand has introduced some relevant changes to modernize the ION , inside the same EN B certification, but with better performance, and it has just been presented at the Stubai Cup, in Austria.
UP introduced light EN B glider Lhotse 2 and Vesuv gloves
Based on the Kibo 2, the new addition to UP’s range offers a reduced weight of only 2.7 kg, and performance abilities for long XC flights making it a “perfect” companion for vol-bivouac adventures.
Nova Doubleskin, the lightest paraglider with top and under surface
Nova offers very light weight and good performance for the first of their wings showing the new visual design of the brand. EN-A certified for almost all its sizes.
AirDesign Rise 4, new design for this advanced EN B wing
With its new profile and renewed materials the brand presents a lighter glider, promising great performance and agility, what they have called " the wow effect!"
Sol LT1 paraglider: 2 lines, beyond conventional certification.
The Brazilian brand proposes the designation XC Sport CCC for this new wing, claiming that it is suitable for pilots who feel confident flying an EN.C paraglider, since it promises comparable safety and handling, but with greater performance.
New Tandem Reserve from Companion, SQR 220
With a total weight of only 2.37 kg, the new square-round emergency parachute SQR 220 supports up to 220 kg, offering fast deployment and high pendulum stability thanks to the combined technology of square and round parachutes.
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The SQR 220...
ITV announced the Piper, new paramotor wing to be released in January
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,...
