Gear Guide

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

Kortel Kolibri Evo

First Look: Kortel Kolibri Evo harness

We test-flew the Kolibri Evo, an updated version of Kortel's original Kolibri, a dedicated vol-bivouac paragliding harness
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Photo: Marcus King

Understanding your paraglider: jargon buster

From mini-ribs to Brummel hooks, Bastienne Wentzel deconstructs the paraglider and explains the jargon
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Shock Test

Understanding the EN system for paragliders

Bastienne Wentzel looks at how our paragliding equipment is tested and certified, and talks to Alain Zoller from Air Turquoise test house in Switzerland
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Testing paragliders doesn't always mean flying it. Image: Air Turquoise

Video: How paragliders are tested and certified

In this excellent 17-minute film Air Turquoise explain exactly why and how paragliders are tested before they are certified for sale to the public
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Gin Explorer 2 video still

First Look: Gin Explorer 2 (EN B)

We tested the Gin Explorer 2, a high EN-B paraglider designed for everyday cross-country flying and vol-bivouac adventures
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Nova Prions

Buying your first paraglider

Ed Ewing has some advice for newly qualified pilots about what to look for when buying their first paraglider.
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Advance Sigma 11

Advance Sigma 11 review (EN C)

Brian Steele flew Advance's sporty EN-C Sigma 11, and says the impression of speed and stability at half-bar were what really grabbed his attention
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Gin Explorer

Understanding the EN-B Class

The EN-B paraglider certification class is broad, ranging from wings for new pilots to gliders that require a high level of skill
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Pilots with bunched-up paragliders

When to move up a glider class

How do you know when it’s the right time for you to fly a higher class of paraglider? Greg Hamerton offers some ideas
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Advance Sigma 11

Flying advanced EN-C and EN-D paragliders

What can you expect when you step up a class in paragliding? Bastienne Wentzel talks to the experts about how to fly advanced wings
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