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Elevate paramotor wing

Advance launch new paramotor brand: Elevate

The Swiss paragliding manufacturer Advance has announced it is to enter the world of powered flight with a new brand, Elevate
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Advance Tau DLS

Advance unveil Tau DLS

Advance have unveiled the TAU DLS, a high-end EN-C two-liner for ambitious cross-country pilots and competition pilots.
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Jim Black. Photo: Jim Black

‘I’m feeling top of the stack!’

Jim Black from the USA was the lucky pilot who won first prize in the Cross Country Prize Draw 2026. But which glider did he choose?
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Advance Alpha DLS

Design Insight: the A-Team

The EN-A class used to be the domain of students. But not any more as a new breed of EN-A wings emerge for hobby and pro pilots alike.
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Win a paraglider in the Cross Country Prize Draw 2026

Win a wing in our Prize Draw 2026

Now's the very best time to join the family and subscribe. You could win a new paraglider of your choice in our draw – what would you choose?
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Advance Pi ULS

Advance release Pi ULS

Advance have released the Pi ULS for mountain pilots who want a wing that's light and small enough for hike-and-fly but can also thermal
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Advance Strapless 4

Advance Strapless 4

With the launch of the Strapless 4, Advance have unveiled their first ultralight harness with the option of a pre-inflated airbag.
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Cross Country Prize Draw Summer 2025

Cross Country Prize Draw 2025 winners revealed

The winner has the enviable choice of deciding which solo glider they want to fly from either Advance, Ozone, Supair or Swing.
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Cross Country Prize Draw Summer 2025

Win a wing in our Summer Prize Draw

Now's the very best time to join the family and subscribe. You could win a new paraglider of your choice in our draw – what would you choose?
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2025 prize draw winner Louis Serrano

‘I won a new wing!’ Louis Serrano flies his new Theta

The winner of our 2025 prize draw has been enjoying his new wing. Louis Serrano chose an Advance Theta ULS – but did he love it?
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Cross Country 266:July 2026

We’ve dedicated this issue to The Alps – that 1,200km arc of mountains that curves through the centre of Europe from Monaco to Slovenia.
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