Little Cloud's mini tandem paraglider, the Bidule
Little Cloud have released their mini tandem paraglider, the Bidule, for people who want to “share the joy of a mini wing!” (more…)
Sky Spare Light lightweight rescue parachute
Sky’s Spare Light reserve was developed from the popular Spare rescue system, but has been made lighter in weight (only 1.4 kg for the M size; 1.9 for the XL).
Sky say that its sink rate still betters the 5.5 m/s standard set for reserve parachutes.
The Spare Light is both EN and LTF certified.
Skywalk Range2 paragliding pod harness
Skywalk’s Range2 is a wind tunnel-optimised competition and cross country pod harness. It comes in 5 sizes (XS to XL) and features a carbon fibre seatboard, ergonomic cockpit and 17 cm foam back protector. (more…)
High Adventure Beamer 2 Rogallo Reserve. Photo: Achive High Adventure
Swiss company High Adventure have released the Beamer 2, a new version of their 1995 classic rogallo steerable reserve parachute.
The Beamer 2 has a 2-phase steering system. On opening, it is in the brakes-on position and acts like a classic round canopy, with no forward movement (in case it opens near to cliffs or other objects). But use the brakes and they release, the Beamer II becoming a manoeuvrable Rogallo with a good forward glide. Even with your main paraglider still flying, because of its forward motion the Rogallo doesn’t have the same tendency as a round reserve to swing or enter a dangerous downplane with the main chute. Use a quick-release system and it’s even better.
What’s more, the Beamer 2 packs down very small, weighs less than 2 kgs, opens extremely quickly (twice as quickly as most round canopies) and has a slow descent rate of 3.8 m/s with 130 kg (EN confirmed). It is 100 % made in Europe too.
The Beamer 2 is distributed by Nova or High Adventure, depending on your country.
www.nova-wings.com
www.high-adventure.ch
The latest issue of Cross Country is out now in both paper and digital formats. Read on for editor Ed Ewing’s taster of what’s brewing inside.
John Perez won the 2009 Cross Country prize draw – first prize a paraglider of his choice from Advance. He made this video to record his first flight on his new wing. Go John!
To be in with a chance of winning the 2010 prize draw, all you have to do is to be a subscriber to the magazine on 1 December 2010.
Six of the biggest brands in the sport are joining us to create the best prize draw we’ve ever run!
Nervures Aloha, EN A lightweight mountain paraglider
Fresh from the Nervures drawing board in the Pyrenees, the Aloha paraglider, descendant of the legendary Kenya that made the company’s reputation as manufacturers of lightweight mountain paragliders, is ready.
Certified EN A, the Aloha is made for free flying in remote areas where you need safety and fun in a light and easily manoeuvrable wing. It has the performance to fly high and far and Nervures say it is up there with the best in its class, with excellent glide even when heavily loaded, and good trim speed with an extra 10 km/hr available with the speed bar.
Nervures say the Aloha is super-easy to inflate and to control on delicate launches where precision is essential. In flight, it turns simply and intuitively and is solid in turbulent air, giving the pilot a sense of security so he can just enjoy his adventure.
Its manoeuvrability at slow speeds means it can be put down into those awkward little landing spots.
The Aloha comes with a choice of risers and four different rucksack sizes, to suit whatever type of adventures you have planned for it.
PWC Chelan 2010 podium. L-R: Nick Greece, Josh Cohn, Yasushi Kobayashi
PWC Chelan 2010 womens podium. L-R: Melanie Pfister, Joanna Di Grigoli, Nicole McLearn
US pilots Josh Cohn (Niviuk Icepeak) and Nick Greece (Ozone R10.2) came first and second in the Chelan round of the PWC, that was held from 18 – 24 July. Yasushi Kobayashi (JP, Gin) was third. Venezuelan Joanna Di Grigoli (Niviuk) topped the female listings ahead of the US’s Melanie Pfister (Gin) and Nicole Mclearn (Gradient).
The event was the last of the American rounds, and Josh Cohn and Joanna Di Grigoli are also the American Open Champions for 2010.
The competition, the sixth round of the 2010 PWC series, was described by organisers and participants as “epic”. There were six good tasks, of 77.9 km – 152.9 km in length, with strong thermals and pilots racing hard.
The PWC website is packed with information about the tasks, including maps, and Philippe Broers has been out and about with his video camera again. You can see his videos, including interviews, there or on www.vimeo.com. Above is one of his videos, from task 4.
PWC 6th ROUND (CHELAN) RESULTS
Overall
1. Josh Cohn – US – Niviuk Icepeak
2. Nick Greece – US – Ozone mantra R10.2
3. Yasushi Kobatashi – JP – Gin Boomerang proto
Women
1. Joanna Di Grigoli – VE – Niviuk Icepeak 3
2. Melanie Pfister – US – Gin Boomerang GTO
3. Nicole McLearn – CA – Gradient Aspen 3
Teams
1. Porcher Sport (Nick Greece, Nate Scales, Matt Dadam, Meredyth Malocsay)
2. Ozone USA (Jack Brown, Dean Stratton, Eric Reed, Joanna Di Grigoli)
3. Niviuk (Josh Cohn, Brad Gunnuscio, Matt Beechinor, Cherie Silvera)
Nations
1. United States
2. Germany
3. Venezuela
AMERICAN CUP RESULTS
Overall
1. Josh Cohn – US – Niviuk Icepeak, Eagle Paragliding
2. Nick Greece – US – Ozone
3. Jack Brown – US – Ozone
Women
1. Joanna DiGrigoli – US – Niviuk
2. Melanie Pfister – US – Gin
3. Kamira Pereira – BR – Sol
Edited for accuracy 4 August 2010
Ozone's Buzz Z3 is now certified EN B in XS size
Ozone are pleased to announce that the Delta and Buzz Z3 have both been certified in the XS size and are in production.
The Buzz Z3 was certified EN B (same as all other Z3 sizes) and the Delta EN C (as other sizes).
You can now contact your local Ozone dealer to arrange a test flight if you’ve been waiting for a demo in the XS size.
More info on both wings can be found on Ozone’s website.
Ozone's Delta, now certified EN C in XS size
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