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Archive for March, 2008

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A series of choice cuts from Burkhard Martens’ new technique book on everything you need to know about cross country paragliding and hang gliding

Ozone’s Rush 2 now certified

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
XC

The Ozone Rush 2 is now certified LTF 1-2 / EN B in the S, M, and L sizes. XS and XL will follow shortly

Ozone’s FLX passes load test at 13G!

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
FLX Infinity Tumble

The new Felix Rodriguez Pro Model is here! Ozone has created what they say is the ultimate acro paraglider for pilots who want to fly like Felix

SPOT now available in Europe from XCshop.com

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker

It’s all our worst nightmare, crashing in a remote location where there is no mobile coverage

Paraglider testing house Air Turquoise rebranded

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
XC

Air Turquoise are proud to unveil their new website

2008 British Open registration open

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
XC

Registration for all three rounds of the 2008 British Open Competitions is now open

Mathias Roten in fatal speed riding accident

Monday, March 10th, 2008
Mathias Roten

It is with the deepest of sorrow that we have to report the death of the brilliant young Swiss star, Mathias Roten

Jonny Durand breaks Australian hang gliding record

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
XC

The Australian Hang Gliding Record was broken today. Jonny Durand flew 517 kms from Beechmont for a new Aussie record.

Spot satellite messenger

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Spot satellite messenger

SPOT is the name, safety is the game. A satellite messenger and tracking system for XC paragliding and hang gliding pilots