Cross Country’s XCertina Bag mkIII

Cross Country's fast-pack bag has now been further improved. Here's the XCertina bag mkIII

Cross Country have improved the XCertina bag again for the coming season, and now reveal the mkIII version.

It’s a quick way to concertina pack and store your glider,  keeping its leading edge stiffeners neat and flat. It will increase the lifespan of your glider and help retain its original characteristics.

A new mesh and Velcro sleeve now holds the leading edge reinforcements together to give a snugger, more secure packing system. The upper surface is now entirely mesh to allow the wing to breath more easily and a special clip for your risers keeps the whole package neat and tidy.

It now also has a two way zip, so you can close the bag whichever way you prefer.

Concertina packing a paraglider protect the integrity of its leading edge, and is a fast and easy way to pack, especially in a strong wind. Just bundle up your paraglider when you land, then drop it on the open XCertina bag and start packing the Mylar together. When it’s time to fly again, unzip the XCertina bag and your paraglider will come out ready to be pulled into the airflow and launched. There’s no need to unroll your paraglider, as it was never rolled up in the first place.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Bunch your paraglider as usual and drop it on top of the open XCertina bag
2. Gather all the Mylar together and fasten the strap below it
3. Carefully wrap the mesh and velcro sock around the Mylar
4. Stuff the rest of the wing in to the bag any way you like
5. Zip up the bag, roll it up and put it away
6. Laugh at your mates who are still struggling with their wings in the wind

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