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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

BGD Tigra

BGD unveil lightweight EN-C Tigra

A lightweight EN-C two-liner that is born to compete – as well as take part in hike-and-fly adventures. That's the promise of BGD's new Tigra.
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Koessen Paragliding Textival

Kössen Paragliding Testival 2026 kicks off

The legendary Austrian venue of Kössen is preparing to host its famous paragliding testival, which runs 4 to 7 June
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FAI-Medals-2500

Hang Gliding Europeans 2026: 31 May to 13 June

Around 90 pilots from 23 nations are expected to compete over two weeks of racing in the foothills of the Italian Alps.
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Andreas Malecki and Vanja Eggesvik win SRS

‘Highest pilot level ever’ at SRS Skywalk Edition in Italy

Andreas Malecki and Vanja Eggesvik take the top spots at the Skywalk Edition of the SRS in Bassano, Italy
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Chrigel Maurer launches during the Red Bull X-Alps Challenger 2026.

Red Bull X-Alps 2027: Chrigel wins Challenger but rookies triumph

Aaron Mathis and Romy Sweda beat a strong field of rookies to win a wildcard place in next year’s Red Bull X-Alps
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Superfinal 2026 winners Andy Tallia and Constance Mettetal. Photo: Henry George

‘I’m astonished!’ says Andy Tallia after Superfinal win

Andy Tallia and Constance Mettetal crowned winners at the Paragliding World Cup Superfinal in Pegalajar, Spain. Jack Sheard reports
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Justin Puthod and Antoine Cabiac 393km flight

‘A very special day’ – near-400km flown in the Alps

An incredible day on Monday 25 May saw a handful of pilots come tantalisingly close to breaking the 400km triangle mark in the Alps
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Level Wings Fierce parakite

Level Wings release parakite that “does it all”

Level Wings have released the Fierce, a parakite that is built for both beach soaring sessions as well as fast mountain descents.
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Skywalk Pilot Jacket

Skywalk release updated Pilot jacket

Skywalk have updated their popular Fly Jacket. It now has a more robust outer polyamide fabric, an improved fit, and optimised details.
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Adi Geisegger light painting Red Bull Illume

Illume action photo contest returns

The world’s most recognised adventure and action sports photography contest has returned with a new edition.
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