Paraglider manufacturer APCO have released a new paragliding harness, the Spark. They describe it as “a classic harness offering total comfort, maximum security, a stylish design and plenty of extras”.
British hang gliding competitions calendar 2010
For the third year in a row, Antoine Montant has won the Speedflying Pro, les Arcs, proving that he still dominates in this discipline which combines skiing with high speed paragliding.
Brazilian paraglider manufacturer Sol have just released a new tandem wing, the Kangaroo 3.
The ninth edition of the Outdoortrophy, an extreme sports relay competition featuring mountain running, paragliding, kayaking and mountain biking, will take place on 14 August 2010 in Lingenau/Vorarlberg, Austria.
Aeros’ FAI cat. II Winter Race hang gliding competition takes place in Ajdovscina, Slovenia, from 24 – 28 February 2010.
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Razeebuss Razmott paramotor has been equipped with a second reserve container and a different propeller for 2010.
New procedures for paragliding at the Indian site of Billing have been announced. From 15 February paraglider pilots will have to show a licence and proof of insurance…
The Stubai Fun Cup and Paragliding Testival takes place 20 – 21 March 2010 in Stubai, Austria
Vicki Cain from Moyes, Australia, reports on the 2010 Forbes Flatlands hang gliding competition
The second Super Paragliding Testival takes place in Kossen, Austria on 13 – 16 May 2010.
The Ed Levin hang glider speed flying competition 2010 takes place 30 – 31 january 2010 at Milpitas, California, USA.
Phil Schroeder wins Open class of Corryong Cup 2010, with Gary Newton and Helen McKerral winning the Floaters and female categories.
Aljaz Valic and Eduard Vila join the Niviuk team
The Speedflying Pro Les Arcs 2010, sponsored by Gin, takes place from 25 – 29 January 2010
The 4th edition of the Skynomad Open FAI cat. 2 paragliding competition takes place in Sopot, Bulgaria, from 1 – 7 August 2010.
Registration for the fifth Ozone Chabre Open began on 17 January 2010 on their website, www.flylaragne.com
‘Journey to the Horizon’, Thomas Latzel’s paragliding documentary featuring Ewa Wisnierska and Dorte Schwarz, is now available on DVD
The French free flight federation is hosting a number of ski-and-fly events in different alpine resorts this winter. Here is the calendar.
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