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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Nano Vario

Is this the world’s smallest and lightest vario?

An Austrian start-up of three passionate pilots is claiming to have designed the world's smallest and lightest vario.
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Ozone Ultralite X Photo: Chris Furey

Ozone unveil Ultralite X speed wing

Ozone have launched a miniwing version of their Ultralite 5, focused on speed. It's aimed at intermediate to advanced speed pilots.
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Sunset at Red Rocks. Photo: Ben Horton

Coming to America – registration opens for three events

'Expect to go tall!' Registration has opened for three competitions organised by Gavin McClurg in the USA this summer
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Skybean SÖ

Skybean launch SØ simple vario

The SØ is a tough, no-frills instrument from the Slovakian brand Skybean aimed at pilots who want a simple and robust device.
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Cross Country Header

Survey winners announced: thanks for taking part

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Cross Country Readership Survey over the last few weeks.
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Ozone Zig tandem harness photo: Antoine Boisselier

Ozone release Zig tandem harness

Ozone have unveiled the Zig tandem harness for pro and recreational tandem pilots which optimises comfort during long flights.
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Montegrappa 2026 Photo: Martin Scheel

Baptiste Lambert triumphs at Trofeo Montegrappa 2026

Bassano del Grappa delivered a perfect Easter for 130 pilots competing in the Trofeo Montegrappa, the first big competition of the season.
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The paragliding podcast, episode 4

The paragliding podcast, episode 4

In this episode Tarquin and Ed discuss issue 264 which is packed with incredible stories, technial advice and the latest gear releases.
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Annecy Sky Marshall

Paragliding PGHM to police Annecy skies

The PGHM, famed for their mountain rescue exploits in the Chamonix valley, are launching a new squad to police the skies above Annecy
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Dune Rider Hopper

Easy Rider: the Hopper parakite takes flight

Dutch parakite brand Dune Rider have launched the Hopper, an all-round parakite for coastal soaring and fun
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