Gear Guide

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

Cimalp technical clothing

CimAlp Technical Clothing Review

We try out some of French manufacturer CimAlp's technical outdoor clothing. With undergarments, trail shoes and mountain jackets, we're fully kitted out for paragliding
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Supair Strike 2

First look: Supair Strike 2

The Strike 2 is Supair's lightweight pod harness aimed at athletes competing in hike-and-fly races. We tested one in the skies above southern France
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Flymaster GPS LS

Flymaster GPS LS Review

Charlie King tries out the Flymaster GPS LS, a light and simple flight instrument for new and intermediate pilots
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Woody Valley GTO Light 2

Woody Valley GTO Light 2 review

Woody Valley's GTO Light 2 is more of an evolution than a revolution, but it brings some welcome extras to the original design, says Marcus King
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UP Kangri

UP Kangri review (EN B)

The Kangri is an EN-B with an aspect ratio of 6.3. It looks racy on paper, but in the air it flies just as a sporty B should, says Brian Steele
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Ozone Speedster 3

Ozone Speedster 3 review (DGAC)

Lawrie Noctor test-flew the Speedster 3, Ozone's intermediate-to-advanced level paramotor wing. He described it as fast, stable and sleek
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BGD Base 2

First look: BGD Base 2 (EN B)

The Base 2 is BGD's new high-EN B cross-country paraglider, replacing the Punk in their range. Marcus King test-flew it in the South of France
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Icaro 2000 Nerv helmet

EN966 standard for hang gliding and paragliding helmets

Head injuries are caused by the sudden stop when our head hits a hard surface. But there is a way to prevent head injury – use a proper helmet
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Way Gliders Ruby

First Look: Way Gliders Ruby (EN B)

Marcus King flew the Way Gliders' EN B+ Ruby, their first cross-country wing, in the south of France. This is his First-Look video
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Little Cloud Urubu

Little Cloud Urubu review

Marcus King flies Little Cloud's lightweight sports class Urubu, "a wing that gives you the feel and control to keep safe"
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