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Gear Guide

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

AirDesign Hero 2 and Volt 5 on review

Jake’s Take: AirDesign Volt 5 and Hero 2

In this video Jake Holland takes the new brand new AirDesign Volt 5 and Hero 2 out into the valley for some manoeuvres
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Bogdanfly Cocoon V2

Bogdanfly Cocoon V2 Review

The Cocoon V2 was born out of Bogdan’s frustration in finding a lightweight pod harness to travel with. Marcus King tried the V2 on for size
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Tripple Seven Q-Light 3

Triple Seven Q-Light 3 Review (EN C)

The Q-Light 3 from Triple Seven is a first-class speed machine, says Brian Steele. But can it stand up to the two-line EN-C revolution?
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Skywalk Mint

Skywalk Mint Review (EN C)

Skywalk’s fresh two-line Mint (EN C) has replaced their spicy Cayenne. Erwin Voogt serves up a taste of what the wing has to offer
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Ozone Submarine

Ozone Submarine Harness Review

Hugh Miller finds out what this high-end competition harness is like for regular cross-country flying
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Apco F3

Apco F3 review (paramotor wing)

Apco's F3 is billed as an ultimate all-round paramotor wing for weekend pilots. Peter Blokker checks it out 
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Dudek Hike&Cruise

Dudek Hike&Cruise review (EN B/A)

Designed for hike-and-XC and less than 3kg, Marcus King tries Dudek's Hike&Cruise, a new-concept wing with an unusual cell layout
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Supair Step X

Supair Step X Review: EN B

Bastienne Wentzel flew Supair's EN-B+ Step X in the Alps, and found "all the performance of a modern high-B in a compact, uncomplicated package"
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Little Cloud Urubu King

Little Cloud Urubu King review (Sports Class)

Heading off for adventure? Marcus King flies the Urubu King, the lightweight sports-class wing that is perfect for travel or vol-biv
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XCTracer Maxx 2

XC Tracer Maxx II Review

If you followed the Red Bull X-Alps you will have seen the XC Tracer Maxx II already. Marcus King took it flying in the South of France.
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