What’s it like to compete in the Red Bull X-Alps, the greatest adventure paragliding race on the planet? Ed Ewing asks the people who know – the athletes

Nova are exited and proud to announce a cooperation deal of Raul Rodriguez, multiple world champion and one of the world’s most famous acro pilots. The collaboration includes the introduction of special acro paragliders under the new brand “Raul Rodriguez Acro Wings”. They will be developed, produced and distributed by Nova. Raul Rodriguez holds the [...]

Felix Wölk stares deep into his soul as he and Michael Gebert fly the canyons and badlands of Ethiopia. All Photos: Felix Wölk

With Andy Aebi at the top, followed by Chrigel Maurer and Michael Sigel, Advance team pilots took over the men’s podium at the 2008 Swiss Championships. Gin pilot Anja Kroll won the women’s result. www.swissleague.ch

After many prototypes and extensive testing, Mac are putting the finalised version of their Magus 6 into serial production. The competition results speak for themselves: Greg Blondeau is European champion and Craig Morgan British number one. Pilots flying the wing have very positive thigs to say about its performance, speed and stability at speed, making [...]

The FAI category 2 Iquique Open 2008 takes place in Iquique, Chile, from 29 October to 1 November. It is the 19th incarnation of this popular competition, set in desert sand dunes. More informatin on their website, www.iquiqueparapente.com

Gin have added a hooded sweatshirt to their clothing range

The lightweight Race version of Gin’s cross country glider, the Rebel, is ready and certified LTF 2 in sizes S, M and L. The XS is EN certified.

U-Turn’s new lightweight glider, the Alpine Peak has been certified DHV1, and weighs in at 3.9kg

Sol’s CX2 Pro and CX2 harnesses have been designed for competitors and professional pilots

Sol have released the Torck, an LTF 2-3 glider

Apco say they have now improved the optional lateral protection for their Edge and Finesse harnesses.