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Reviews

Independent paraglider, paramotor and technology reviews

Sky Zoe

First look: Sky Zoe (mini wing)

The Sky Zoe mini paraglider is loads of fun, with a wide range of uses depending on wing loading. We got to know it in the south of France
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Woody Valley GTO Light 2

First Look: Woody Valley GTO Light 2 harness

The GTO Light 2 from Woody Valley is definitely more of an evolution than a revolution, but it brings some welcome extras to the original design
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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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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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Woody Valley Wani Light 2

Woody Valley Wani Light 2 review

Charlie King tries Woody Valley's Wani Light 2, their updated, well-designed reversible harness, at home in the French Alps
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Omega XAlps 3

Advance Omega XAlps 3 review (EN D)

"It's a weapon!" Seb Ospina flies Advance’s Red Bull X-Alps winning lightweight two-line paraglider, the Omega XAlps 3
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