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Red Bull X-Alps lineup 2027

Red Bull X-Alps 2027: New line-up revealed

Seven women to take to start line along with new generation of French pilots at the Red Bull X-Alps 2027
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PWC Brazil 2026 podium

Andy Aebi wins PWC Brazil, Violeta Jimenez first woman

Andy Aebi (SUI) has claimed victory at the Paragliding World Cup in Brazil, with Violeta Jimenez (USA) taking the female win.
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Red Rocks Wide Open 2026

2026 Red Rocks Wide Open: race report

The Niviuk 2026 Red Rocks Wide Open took place in Utah last month. It's where the rocks are red, the skies are big, and the terrain is wild.
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Supair Pulse

Supair launch sub-style Pulse harness

Supair have released an accessible sub-style harness for ambitious xc pilots who want the glide ratio but not the difficulty of a sub.
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Gin Explorer 3

Gin Glider release new Explorer 3

Gin have released the Explorer 3, "a completely new high-performance EN-B wing for ambitious cross-country pilots".
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Niviuk Arrow 2

Niviuk release Arrow 2

Niviuk unveiled an updated version of the mid-range Arrow pod at Coupe Icare. The Arrow 2 is designed as a classic pod harness.
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Coupe Icare September 2026 and the Grenoble Valley

Coupe Icare 2026 ends in tragedy

A tandem hang glider crashed on the last day of the Coupe Icare in France. Both pilot and passenger were killed
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ozone vapor

Ozone launch Vapor parakite

Ozone have released their first parakite. The Vapor is designed for pilots seeking outstanding stability, agility and fun.
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Neo Bikini

Neo Bikini safety notice

Neo say repeated reverse launches and high frequency applications can cause the webbing and stitching to fray.
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Red Bull Dolomitenmann 2026

Aaron Durogati takes stage win at Dolomitenmann

Austria's "sun city" of Lienz hosted the 39th edition of the Dolomitenmann at the weekend, the mountain relay race.
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