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Nova replace their EN B paraglider with the all-new design Mentor 2

Thursday, October 21st, 2010
XC

Nova have replaced the highly-acclaimed EN B Mentor with an all-new design, the Mentor 2.

Skywalk Join’t2 tandem paraglider

Monday, August 16th, 2010
XC

The Join’t2, ‘Join Together 2′, is Skywalk’s new LTF 1-2 certified tandem paraglider.

Skywalk Chili 2 paraglider certified in XS and L sizes

Friday, April 16th, 2010
XC

Skywalk’s high-end LTF 1-2 paraglider, the Chili 2, is now certified in sizes XS and L as well as S and M. An XL will follow shortly.

Gin Sprint X-Alps compact & lightweight intermediate paraglider

Sunday, April 11th, 2010
XC

The Sprint X-Alps is a lightweight version of Gin’s EN B Sprint, designed for trekking and normal cross country flying with Gin’s ultimate compromise of lightness and durability.

Swing Mistral 6 EN B paraglider

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
XC

Swing’s new intermediate paraglider, the Mistral 6, has been certified EN B in sizes 24, 26 and 28, and is now available from your Swing dealer.

Airwave Sport Competition high-performing LTF 1-2 paraglider

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
XC

Airwave have brought out a ‘racier’ version of their 2008 Sport 4 paraglider – the Sport Competition – for pilots looking for top performance in the LTF 1-2 class.

Axis Para Sirius tandem paraglider

Monday, February 15th, 2010
XC

Axis Para, paraglider manufacturer from the Czech Republic, have released a new EN B-certified tandem paraglider with a weight range of 120 – 220 kg: The Sirius.

Skywalk Join’t 2 tandem paraglider

Monday, February 15th, 2010
XC

Skywalk’s Join’t 2 is an LTF 1-2 / EN B – certified tandem paraglider with a design emphasis on safety and longevity.

Sky Paragliders’ larger Metis 2 tandem

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
XC

In response to requests from professional tandem pilots, Sky Paragliders have brought out a larger Metis 2, 43 m2, still certifed LTF 1-2 (EN B).

Icaro Wildcat intermediate paraglider

Friday, January 8th, 2010
XC

Icaro’s new intermediate paraglider, the Wildcat, is certified EN B and LTF 1-2 and is available now in sizes XS, S, M and L.

Aeros Style2 intermediate paraglider

Thursday, December 17th, 2009
XC

Ukrainian paraglider manufacturer, Aeros, have a new intermediate paraglider, the Style2, available and certified EN B.

Release yourself into the Sky with Airwave’s new intermediate paraglider, the Wave2

Thursday, December 17th, 2009
XC

The Wave2 is Airwave’s new intermediate paraglider, their first wing to use the photogrammetry technique in the design.

Escape S’Pace intermediate paraglider

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
XC

Escape’s LTF 1-2 / EN B paraglider, the S’Pace, will be available at the end of December, the company has reported. The French company describe the new wing as having high performance, while being very stable and safe. Its glide angle is almost nine and top speed over 50 km/h using the speed system that [...]

Skyline Falcon intermediate paraglider

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
XC

Skyline’s new low-end intermediate wing, the Falcon, has been certified EN B (LTF 1-2) in all 4 sizes (24, 26, 27, 29, covering 65 – 125 kg all up weights) with smaller sizes and a lightweight version due for the spring. The innovative leading edge design uses nylon sticks and almost no mylar reinforcements, which [...]

Swing Arcus 6 Compact intermediate paraglider

Thursday, June 18th, 2009
XC

Swing say their Arcus 6 (LTF 1, or 1-2 accelerated) has very quickly established itself in its class due to its flight characteristics and unequalled performance, and Swing are now offering theĀ  glider in a compact (700g lighter) version as well. Combined with the Connect Reverse convertible harness, Swing say you have “the ideal combination [...]

Nova Oryx lightweight paraglider

Thursday, June 18th, 2009
XC

Nova has a new lightweight wing in the offing: The Oryx, (certification ongoing for LTF 1-2, EN B), is based on the Mentor but using lighter fabrics, a slightly altered profile, thinner lines and different risers. The topsail is made from strong and long-lasting 40 g / m2 Porcher fabric, with the very lightweight 27 [...]

Sol Ellus 3 intermediate paraglider

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
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Sol’s new Ellus 3 has been certified LTF 1-2 and EN B in M and L sizes, with S and XL to follow very shortly. It is aimed at a wide range of pilots, from beginners to the more experienced. Sol has increased the aspect ratio of the wing over the previous incarnation, and added [...]

U-Turn Obsession II intermediate paraglider

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
XC

The U-Turn Obsession II is a high-end intermediate paraglider rated LTF 1-2

Team 5 Blue MT paraglider

Monday, April 13th, 2009
XC

Team 5′s Blue Mountain (MT) is certified LTF 1-2, and ready for demo. Team 5 say that this, the lightweight version of the Blue, is ideal for walking and remote journeys, or simply to save on excess baggage costs at the airport. It weighs in at 3.5 kg (XS) to 4 kg (M) size: XS, [...]

Independence Garuda intermediate paraglider

Thursday, March 19th, 2009
XC

Replacing the Dragon, Independence’ Garuda is rated EN B and LTF 1-2 in the medium, with certification pending in the other three sizes. Independence say the Garuda implements a high degree of passive safety yet has the performance of a higher classified glider. With easy take off characteristics, sweet handling and plenty of feedback they [...]