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Gear Guide

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

Woody valley Transalp 2

Woody Valley TransAlp 2 Review

The promise is a hike-and-fly harness that has storage and also significant in-flight comfort. Marcus King clips in to see if it delivers.
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Stubai Cup: All the new gear for 2024

From the newest fleet of EN As to the latest lightweight two-line EN Cs, we toured the paragliding expo in Stubai to find out the latest news
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Dudek Techno 2023

First Look: Dudek Techno 2023 pod harness

Our First Look video of the updated lightweight hammock style harness from Dudek, designed for cross-country and vol-biv flying
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BGD Lynx 2 Review

BGD Lynx 2 Review (EN C)

They say leopards can’t change their spots – but the Lynx clearly can. Marcus King flies this new lightweight EN C
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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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Cross Country 258:July 2025

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