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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Hugo Hadaš EN-B record flight

Hugo Hadaš breaks EN-B record

At the age of 18 and just seven months after breaking his back, Hugo Hadaš has flown the longest distance ever recorded in an EN-B wing
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Ozone Wisp 2

Ozone launch Wisp 2 “the lightest tandem”

The second generation of the Wisp is the lightest double-surface tandem available and is designed for Alpine adventures and travel
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Ozone Alta GT

Ozone Rebrand Alta in GT range

The high-end EN-A Alta has become the Alta GT and comes in a new XXS size and new colours aimed at progressing and experienced pilots alike
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Supair Savage 2

Savage 2: Supair’s 2.5-liner EN-C

Supair's Savage 2 is a lightweight 2.5-liner EN-C, for cross-country or vol-bivouac flying. It will be available to order from late 2025
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Looking north to Ben Nevis. Photo: Jerome Maupoint

X-Scotia hike-and-fly to return in 2026

Glencoe is to host the 2026 X-Scotia hike-and-fly race, which will take place over the first weekend of May 2026
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Nova Aonic 2

Nova Aonic 2 ready to fly

The Nova Aonic 2 is Nova's updated 'EN A+' – a glider designed to give maximum safety and performance for the class
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Niviuk Kode 2 P

Niviuk unveil EN-A mountain wing Kode 2 P

Niviuk's new Kode 2 P is designed as an ultralight and accessible mountain wing for hike-and-fly – and comes in eight sizes
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Air Design Ride 4

AirDesign Ride 4 gets complete redesign

Air Design took more than two years and 20 prototypes to develop the Ride 4 tandem, which is designed as a "full-on tourist machine".
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FAI ‘pauses’ major comps and promises safety review

The FAI have put a 'pause' on Category 1 competitions while work on improving safety takes place over the next few months
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Paul Guschlbauer

Wanderbird Strategy: Paul Guschlbauer’s new book

Red Bull adventure athlete Paul Guschlbauer has written a guidebook dedicated to the discipline of hike-and-fly
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