New Advance Bibeta 6, a dream tandem wing
We just received the Advance Bibeta 6 and, so far, we have done a couple of flights with it, a first contact that left us open-mouthed. Regarding details and finishes we can say that, today, Advance seems to be...
Video: Testing the Swing Nexus paraglider
Overcast skies and strong winds, it was not ideal for a cross country flight but it turned out perfect for a good test and control session with the Swing Nexus, the new EN C glider from the German manufacturer....
Niviuk Artik 4 – EN C paraglider review
The EN C model of the Spanish manufacturer Niviuk, the Artik 4, targets a broad segment of pilots as it is a very accessible intermediate glider that boasts top performance, which makes it a good climbing and XC machine.
With...
First contact with paraglider Sol Sycross One
The wind was too strong for a test flight with the Sol Sycross One, however, we managed to do a good photo session at the paramotor field. There, the wind was manageable and allowed us to test inflations and...
Video: Testing the UP Trango X-Race paraglider
We are now finishing our full review of the Trango X-Race, the new advanced EN C paraglider from UP. Meanwhile, you can check out our first impressions on this video. The Trango X Race is directly derived from the...
UP Summit XC4: first test flight
What a ship this Summit XC4! During all the flight I had a feeling of total performance, glide, speed and stability. The turn is immediate, with a short, direct handling with very sporty touch. It is very clear that...
UP Kibo 2, a safe paraglider of surprising performance
UP's new progression paraglider Kibo 2 is an accessible, safe, easy-to-fly, fun EN B paraglider with amazing performance.https://youtu.be/SVer8G7Wy10This model from UP has flat aspect ratio of 5.3, and 4.3 projected. It has 53 cells and it is available in...
Advance Sigma 10: Quick review
By the end of January 2017, we found the Advance team in Tenerife who came to complete the development of the tenth edition of the Sigma series, one of the most emblematic models from the Swiss manufacturer – designed...
UP Meru: A new Star for the Serial Class
UP’s first 2-line Serial class glider, the Meru, has aspect ratio of 6.9 points (5.3 projected) and 84 cells; it is aimed at ambitious XC flights and competition in its category. This new model wants to find its niche...
UP Kangri (EN B), King of the mountain
We tested in-depth the new lightweight high EN B paraglider from the German manufacturer, which offers surprising performance along with high passive safety. Among its greatest qualities, we found very easy take-off, direct and effective handling, and great turning behavior to center any core, topped with stability and comfort in flight. Check out the details in this review.
