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Independent paraglider, paramotor and technology reviews

Picture of a harness protector using Koroyd.

The Harness Files: Part 2

Honeycomb protectors are fairly new in paragliding harnesses. Bastienne Wentzel takes a long look at these new back protectors
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The Harness Files: Part 1

Bastienne Wentzel dives into the world of harnesses and back protectors – here’s everything you need to know
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a light pod harness airmed at the specialist pilot who is into saving weight when flying hike-and-fly or vol-biv.

Woody Valley Race

We talk to Aaron Durogati about this new lightweight pod harness – and then fit a reserve and take it flying
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Gin Bonanza 3

Paraglider Review: Gin Bonanza 3

Gin’s new two-line EN-C has that whale-inspired leading edge. Marcus King discovers if this wing makes and accessible entry to the class
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Advance Epsilon DLS

Advance Epsilon DLS Review (EN B)

Brian Steele flies the tenth iteration of Advance’s benchmark EN B to find out what's new and how it compares
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Skywalk Range X-Alps3

On review: Skywalk’s Range X-Alps 3 pod harness

Derived from the pro harness used in the 2023 Red Bull X-Alps Erwin Voogt flies this high-spec lightweight pod
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AirDesign Vivo 2

AirDesign Vivo 2 and LiVi Review (EN B)

AirDesign’s Vivo 2 is a mid-B paraglider aimed at intermediate pilots. Bastienne Wentzel flies that and its lightweight brother back-to-back
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Ozone Viper XC

Ozone Viper XC review (PPG)

This advanced paramotor wing with winglets is an ideal single wing solution for PPG. Lawrie Noctor spent a month seeing if this viper bites
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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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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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