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Gear Guide

Everything you need to know about gear: Design insights, reviews and getting the best from your kit.

GoPro Max2

Review: GoPro Max2

The original actioncam maker gets back into the 360 game with the new Max2. Marcus King puts it through its paces
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Vector Vario

Design Insight: Vector Vario

The next generation of varios is here – Marcus King gets to grip with the technology behind them
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Instruments for adventure

Instruments for adventure

Marcus King looks at the different instrument options for when you’re going on a trip
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Point and shoot

“GoPro: start recording!”

Marcus King takes a look at the options for capturing great content from the air
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High Adventure Pizi Touch gloves

High Adventure Pizi Touch

Hugh Miller puts these dedicated paragliding gloves to the test
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Ben Kellett and his adventure kit

Packed for adventure

This is the kit that adventure pilot Ben Kellett packs before heading into the hills on a vol-biv trip
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Coupe Icare Expo Tent

Coupe Icare Expo 2025

Explore the latest innovations at the Coupe Icare Expo 2025 with our round-up of new gear including harnesses and gliders.
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Ozone F*Race 2

First look: Ozone F*Race 2

First Look video review: Marcus King flies Ozone's lightweight pod harness. The F*Race 2 is for hike-and-fly racing and everyday flying
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Ozone F-Race 2 review. Photos: Charlie King

On review: Ozone F*Race 2

It’s light, compact and makes you feel like a pro. Marcus King flies Ozone’s latest lightweight pod harness
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Being chased by a dog while paragliding in the snow. Gin Gliders. Photo: Jerome Maupoint

Design Insight: Open Harnesses

Standard 'sit' paragliding harnesses offer simplicity, comfort and control. Bastienne Wentzel makes the case for the open harness
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