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Swing’s new EN C Astral 7

Saturday, December 17th, 2011
Swing's new EN C paraglider, the Astral 7 is ready

Swing have released their new EN C paraglider, the Astral 7

Swing’s new EN D paraglider, the Apus

Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Manuel Fasser on the Swing Apus 15

Swing’s new EN D Apus is a small, agile little thing just like its avian namesake, the swift.

Daniel Tyrkas: Swing’s new blood

Thursday, October 13th, 2011
Swing have taken on ex-Olympic snowboarded Daniel Tyrkas in their marketing department

Ex-Olympic snowboarder Daniel Tyrkas has become Swing’s new marketing man

Swing’s multi-purpose Hybrid Sport mini paraglider

Saturday, August 27th, 2011
Swing Hybrid Sport mini paraglider

The Hybrid Sport is a foot-launched, multi-purpose mini wing from Swing

Swing’s serial class Stratus 8

Thursday, February 17th, 2011
Stratus 8, the new EN D paraglider from Swing

Swing have made a new serial class paraglider for advanced and ambitious competition pilots: the Stratus 8.

Swing Axis 5, deluxe learner paraglider

Thursday, February 17th, 2011
Swing's new EN A paraglider, the Axis 5

Swing have a new “deluxe learner paraglider”, the EN A Axis 5.

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.

Swing Mistralmania paraglider testing in Bassano

Sunday, March 21st, 2010
XC

Swing’s Mistral 6 intermediate paraglider is now out, and 40 test models are available to be flown in Bassano, Italy, from 21 – 28 March 2010.

Swing Twin 4 Tandem paraglider

Sunday, February 14th, 2010
XC

Swing say their new tandem paraglider, the Twin 4, is “a real sensation in more than just performance…” It should be certified by the end of February 2010.

Swing Astral 6 passes certification in 26 and 28

Friday, November 6th, 2009
XC

Swing’s new LTF 2 paraglider, the Astral 6, has passed DHV certification in sizes 26 (85 – 110 kg) and 28 (105 – 130 kg) and Swing are now taking orders. Contact your local dealer to arrange a test flight. The company say they will keep the availability status of the various sizes updated on [...]

Swing Spitfire

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
XC

With the season about to really get underway, Swing’s new speed riding paraglider, the Spitfire, will be ready to replace the Savage in December. It will be made in five sizes: 9, 11, 13, 15, and a 7, reserved for Swing Speed Team members only. Manuel Croci heads up the Swing speed riding development team, [...]

Swing Astral 6

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
XC

Swing are very proud of their new LTF 2 sporty intermediate paraglider, the Astral 6, which they say is the first glider in its category with an aspect ratio of 6.4. Swing have incorportated their High Arc Technology (HAT) giving strong canopy curvature in tandem with a high aspect ratio, into a serial glider for [...]

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 [...]

Swing Connect Reverse paragliding harness / rucksack

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
XC

Swing’s Connect Reverse paragliding harness / rucksack was made in collaboration with rucksack specialist Deuter and has an integral reserve container.

Swing Arcus 6 intermediate paraglider

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
XC

Following much research and 14 prototypes, designer Michael Hartmann and the Swing team are very pleased with the finished Arcus 6. It has been completely redesigned since the previous reincarnation, and the team are happy that they have succeeded in improving stability and handling, increasing trim speed and making the stall point easily recognisable. Swing [...]

Swing congratulates its World Cup Stratus WRC pilots

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Alex Schalber

A place in the top ten was the goal in the World Cup in Italy for Alex Schalber, top pilot from Salzburg.

Swing Stratus 7 breaking paragliding records

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Gunther Klaus

Three Swing pilots have achieved great flights aboard their Stratus 7s, Swing report