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Apco Vista II SP paraglider

Friday, June 17th, 2011
Apco's new three-line EN B paraglider, the Vista II SP

The new three-line EN B paraglider from Apco, the Vista II SP (Sport), is now ready in two sizes.

APCO’s new acro wing: the Twister MK II

Thursday, April 14th, 2011
APCO's second generation acro wing, the Twister 18 MK II

APCO’s famous Twister acro wing has been replaced with a MK II version.

APCO Fun 42 MKII tandem

Friday, February 18th, 2011
APCO Fun 42 MKII tandem paraglider

APCO have upgraded their tandem paraglider to create the Fun 42 MKII.

APCO’s new paraglider accessories

Monday, December 13th, 2010
XC

APCO have some new accessories for 2011: Neoprene instrument pouches for vario, GPS and radio, and a paraglider packing strap with a pre-flight checklist printed across it.

Italian reader wins paraglider in XC Mag Prize Draw

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
XC

Italian pilot Benedetto Lo Tufo wins his choice of paraglider from either Aircross, Apco, Gin, Gradient, Ozone or Sol in the Cross Country Magazine Readers Draw

Fancy a free Paraglider for Xmas?

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
XC

24 hours until one lucky reader wins a brand new paraglider of their choice from Aircross, Apco, Gin, Gradient, Ozone or Sol. Just being subscribed to Cross Country magazine gets you a place in the draw

APCO Blade competition pod harness

Monday, November 22nd, 2010
XC

APCO have brought out their first ever competition pod paragliding harness – the Blade.

APCO Chairbag Integral II reversible paraglider harness

Friday, May 28th, 2010
XC

APCO have released a new and improved version of their reversible paraglider harness. The Chairbag Integral II is designed for hiking and long cross country flights, and as such has been made for comfort and safety.

APCO Aviation hang gliding and paragliding helmets for 2010

Friday, March 26th, 2010
XC

APCO have updated their helmet range for 2010. The open-face, lightweight FreeAir II, the full-face, visored Speed II and open-face visored Blade II are featured.

APCO Spark paraglider harness

Sunday, January 31st, 2010
XC

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”.

APCO Prima IV

Monday, August 24th, 2009
XC

Apco have launched a new version of their classic trainer: The Prima IV now replaces the Prima III, and has been designed for both free flight and paramotor training. Apco say that in comparison to the first Primas it is much better performing, safer and lighter with nicer handling. The only aspect which has remained [...]

APCO Libra certified EN C

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
XC

Apco’s Libra has now been certified EN C in L size (along with the S and M that have already passed). An XS is now also available, certification pending. www.apcoaviation.com

L size of APCO Karma SP paraglider certified EN B

Saturday, April 4th, 2009
XC

The arrival of spring in Switzerland has meant that the L size of the Karma SP has finally been able to be certified, and has passed EN B “with flying colours”. The wing has also been shock and load tested for paramotor and small trike use to 170 kg, in S, M and L sizes [...]

Apco Libra

Thursday, March 19th, 2009
XC

Apco’s Lambada replacement, the Libra (to ‘free your spirits and soar’), is now certified EN C in S and M sizes, with XS and L to follow. The company have increased the wing’s performance by reducing drag, with innovative new ‘bullet’ risers and a reduced overall line length, to increase its performance. Because they have [...]

Apco reveal new lateral protection

Monday, September 1st, 2008
Apco Edge harness with cutout to show side protection

Apco say they have now improved the optional lateral protection for their Edge and Finesse harnesses.

Apco’s Fun 42 tandem paraglider

Friday, May 9th, 2008
Fun for two ... the Apco Fun 42

Apco say the paraglider has “outstanding performance, ease of use and the legendary Apco durability”.

Apco’s new Chairbag Integral harness

Thursday, April 24th, 2008
Apco's new Chairbag

Apco have made a new addition to the Chairbag range of lightweight convertible harness / backpacks.

APCO announce two new lightweight reserve parachutes

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008
Apco Mayday 16 SLT weigh-in

In line with the market appetite for lightweight equipment, APCO now announce two new additions to their emergency parachute range