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....
Swing Nyos, EN B paraglider review
The Swing Nyos replaces the Mistral as the "high" EN B model of the German manufacturer. A two-hour flight in variable and technical spring conditions– with narrow, broken cores, some turbulence almost all the time and more severe wiggles...
UP Trango XC3 paraglider review
The high-performance cross-country flagship from UP comes renewed and vibrant in its 3rd generation: The heir of what once was the Serial class (EN D) model in the Ultralite Products range, took nearly two years of work and many...
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...
Test-flying the Sol Hercules 380, tandem paraglider for paratrike
We spent a pleasant afternoon's flight with the paragliding school Aerofly and Andres Sanchez, testing this new reflex glider of 38 m2, specific for flying with paratrike. The Sol Hercules has a weight range of 180 to 380 kg...
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...
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...
ITV Billy, review of reflex paraglider
The Billy is the first full-reflex glider from ITV. The French manufacturer has been offering dedicated paramotor wings for many years; in the current range there are gliders from 'best-sellers' semi-reflex ones, like the Boxer (entry level) and the...
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...
Gin Verso 3, lightweight harness-backpack
We have been testing this reversible model in different flights and we experienced its comfort, both as a backpack and in flight, perfect for hike&fly, but also on your everyday life or to travel with it. Details here
