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Independent paraglider, paramotor and technology reviews

Ozone F-Race 2 review. Photos: Charlie King

On review: Ozone F*Race 2

It’s light, compact and makes you feel like a pro. Marcus King flies Ozone’s latest lightweight pod harness
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Being chased by a dog while paragliding in the snow. Gin Gliders. Photo: Jerome Maupoint

Design Insight: Open Harnesses

Standard 'sit' paragliding harnesses offer simplicity, comfort and control. Bastienne Wentzel makes the case for the open harness
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Gin Verso 4

First Look: Gin Verso 4

Bastienne Wentzel takes a close look at the Verso 4, Gin's new open harness with light design, robust features, and a detachable rucksack
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The DJI Osmo 360 on review while paragliding

On review: DJI Osmo 360

DJI is best known for its drones, but the company has steadily expanded into action cameras with the Osmo Action range – we take a look
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BogdanFly Cocoon V3 GT

Review: BogdanFly Cocoon V3 GT

Marcus King is impressed with the latest version of BogdanFly’s light and compact pod harness for cross-country paragliding and vol-bivouac
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Review: Insta360 X5

The latest 360 camera from Insta360 is a great tool for capturing your paragliding flights, whether to share or study
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Design Insight: Gin GTO 3

“Attention to detail and precise trimming.” Marcus King talks to Gin Seok Song about Gin’s new two-line EN-C
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Flymaster Live One Pro

Flymaster Live One Pro 

Light and small this new tracker is proving a hit. Marcus King tries it out for cross-country flying and in competition
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Learning about apps and technology for flying XC

How to: Use tech to plan your XC

There are so many apps and websites that can help your flying – Greg Hamerton explains where to start
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Naviter Omni paragliding instrument

Gear Insight: Naviter Omni

The Omni is the Oudie N’s smaller and lighter little brother. Marcus King tries it on longterm review
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