Gear Guide

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

Thinking of getting a pod harness for the season ahead? Photo: Ozone

Are you a pod god? How to make the most of your harness

The wrong paragliding harness choice can erode confidence and damage your flying just as much as choosing the wrong wing, writes SIV instructor Malin Lobb
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Advance Pi 3

Video: First look – Advance Pi 3

Marcus and Charlie King took the Advance Pi 3 19 out into the mountains of southern France to get a feel for it at different wing loadings
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Apco Hybrid Tandem Review (EN B)

The innovative Apco Hybrid has been supersized to a tandem. Marcus and Charlie King tried it out
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XC Tracer Maxx

XC Tracer Maxx review

The updated XCTracer has a big new screen. Marcus King looks at what’s behind it
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Gin Calypso

Gin Calypso review (EN B)

Charlie King flies the Gin Calypso, a lightweight EN-B all-rounder aimed at progressing intermediate pilots
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Cross Country Magazine Gear Guide 2021

Cross Country Gear Guide

Cross Country’s printed Gear Guide is an in-depth look at the huge variety of paragliding and paramotoring equipment on the market.
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How to go lightweight and compact – and get it right

Marcus and Charlie King look at the big range of wings available outside standard paragliders
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How to choose an instrument that works for you

From simple beepers to full-spec flight computers here’s what you need to know, writes Marcus King
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Neo Bikini

Neo Bikini tandem harness review

Pro tandem pilot Seb Ospina reviewed Neo's Bikini harness, describing it as well thought-through with a clear focus on safety and comfort
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PPG Smoke System V2

PPG Smoke system V2 review

Lawrie Noctor tested the PPG Smoke system version 2. Installation means drilling, but once fitted he found it easy to use
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