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Gear Guide

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

AirDesign Le Slip

Le Slip Lightweight Harness Review

At just 220g when you put it on it’s like there’s nothing there – hence the name, says Marcus King
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Gin Genie Lite 3

Gin Genie Lite 3 review (pod harness)

The goal with the Genie Lite 3 was to make a 'compact and comfortable' XC harness that is accessible and easy to fly. Seb Ospina finds out if it delivers.
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Skyman Crossalps 2

Skyman CrossAlps 2 review (EN C)

Marcus King flies the CrossAlps 2, which is being pitched by Skyman as “one of the most powerful and honest gliders in the C class.”
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777 King 2

Triple Seven King 2 Review (EN D)

“The perfect weapon for XC hounds.” Seb Ospina devours the new three-line EN-D from 777
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AirBuddy chase cam

AirBuddy Chasecam Review

The AirBuddy chasecam packs down small so you can keep it in a pocket ready for when you need it. But how does it perform?
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AirDesign UFO

AirDesign UFO review (single-surface paraglider)

One paraglider, two people, different weights? Marcus and Charlie King try sharing the UFO, AirDesign's new superlight single-skinner
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Ozone Kona 2 PPG wing

Ozone Kona 2 Review (DGAC, EN B)

If you want a wing for both free-flight and powered flying, then this could be the one, says Lawrie Noctor
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Skyman CrossAlps 2

First look: Skyman CrossAlps 2 (EN C)

Marcus King reviewed Skyman's latest design, the CrossAlps 2, a lightweight cross-country paraglider aimed at the EN-C market
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Gin Boomerang Z

Boomerang Z: Interview with Gin Seok Song

We asked Gin Gliders owner and designer Gin Seok Song all about the design of the Boomerang Z, which has a distinctive wavy leading edge
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Racer Connectic 4 gloves

Racer Connectic 4 Heated Gloves review

Marcus King tests Racer's top-of-the-range paragliding-specific heated gloves, and finds a quality product that's pratical and warm
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Cross Country 258:July 2025

From the Scottish Highlands to Peru and Jordan, issue 258 is packed with free-flight adventure plus the latest innovations
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