What’s in the (X-Alps) bag?

There is no official list but with race-watcher Tom Payne’s help we built our own based on official brand statements and trawling the athletes’ social media feeds. We know some pilots have asked for deadline extensions to register their gear so they can evaluate kit that was certified just in time for the February deadline, so things can still change.

The gliders

Once again three brands dominate the wing choices. Broadly speaking they are all ultralight two-line high-aspect EN-D wings, which weigh around 3-3.5kg.

Competition sponsor Skywalk Paragliders...