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Independent paraglider, paramotor and technology reviews

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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Parafly24 Glider-check kit

ParaFly24 Glider-Check Kit Review

ParaFly24 have created a kit for pilots to check their own paragliders at home. We tried out their new line checker and porosity meter
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Naviter Oudie N

Naviter Oudie N Fanet+ review

Naviter's Oudie N now has added functionality with Flarm and Fanet+ to help you see and be seen. Marcus King tested it
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UP Summit X

UP Summit X Review (EN B)

Erwin Voogt flies UP's Summit X, and finds their 2.5-line hybrid high-EN B offers a relaxing ride
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Sky Exos 2

Sky Exos 2 review (EN C)

Sky's three-line EN-C has been updated and given a lightweight makeover. Marcus King tested the Exos 2 in the south of France
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Marcus King flies Woody Valley TransAlp 2 harness

First Look: Woody Valley TransAlp 2

The Woody Valley TransAlp 2 is a lightweight modular harness for hike-and-fly paragliding, with optional airbag and front-mount reserve
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AirDesign Trail 24 rucksack

AirDesign Trail 24 rucksack review

Charlie King tries out the Trail 24, AirDesign's dedicated run-and-fly rucksack 
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Syride ActiveLook glasses

Syride ActiveLook glasses review

Vision of the future? Marcus King flies pairs the Syride Sys'NavXL with ActiveLook glasses for a head-up display 
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Supair Leaf 3

Supair Leaf 3 review (EN B)

Improved roll stability makes Supair's low EN-B Leaf 3 a good paraglider for new XC pilots, says Marcus King
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How to pack for a weekend away

Paramotoring and the ability to land, for fuel and supplies, opens up a whole new range of adventures, but what should you pack?
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