Gear Guide

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

Kortel Hike-and-Fly Bags

First Look: Kortel Hike-and-Fly Bags

You want to run with a glider? You better have a decent rucksack. Expert pilot and trail runner Charlie King puts these through their paces.
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Advance Iota DLS

Advance Iota DLS review (EN B)

The DLS in Iota DLS stands for durable lightweight structure. It’s about saving weight where it can be saved, but not compromising on durability
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Little Cloud Grasshopper Mk 2

First Look: Little Cloud Grasshopper 2

The Grasshopper Mk 2 is the latest version of Little Cloud's lightweight everyday pod harness. It now features inflatable protection and a rear fairing
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Supair Eiko 2

Supair Eiko 2 review: EN-A mountain paraglider

Marcus King test-flies Supair's Eiko 2 and discovers, "a superlight and accessible wing, perfect for the hike-and-fly enthusiast"
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Supair Delight 4 Sport pod harness

First Look: Supair Delight 4

We fly the new Supair Delight 4 paraglider harness – which comes in two designs, Standard and Sport. Or with fairing and without.
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Advance Iota DLS

First Look: Advance Iota DLS (EN B)

What does the DLS in Advance Iota DLS stand for? We took the Swiss company's latest high-EN B paraglider into the flatlands to find out
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Nova Mentor 7 Light

Nova Mentor 7 Light review (EN B)

Nova’s Mentor story continues with the release of this high-tech, high performance, high-end EN B. Erwin Voogt and Bastienne Wentzel flew it
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Little Cloud Gracchio 2

Little Cloud Gracchio review

Little Cloud’s intermediate has matured into a very interesting glider, says Marcus King. The Gracchio 2 is for EN-B level pilots, but load-tested only
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Supair Eiko 2

First look: Supair Eiko 2 mountain wing

Marcus King tested the Eiko 2 mountain paraglider from Supair, The lightweight wing was released earlier in 2022 at the Stubai Cup
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Nova-Doubleskin-2500

How to choose adventure paragliding gear

Choosing the right kit for adventure flying or hike-and-fly can become a trade-off between light weight and comfort. Bastienne Wentzel explores the options
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