There are only five days to go until the start of the fifth edition of the Red Bull X-Alps. The advances in paraglider technology mean the equipment used in 2011 is very different to that used in the first race, back in 2003.

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Applications for the 2011 Red Bull X-Alps paragliding adventure race, have opened and athletes have until 30 September 2010 to apply.