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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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Ozone Forza 2

Forza 2 Hook Knife safety notice

Ozone have issued a safety notice around the hook knives supplied with the Forza 2 harness, calling on pilots to check their knives.
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Hiking in Glencoe during the X-Scotia 2026. Photo: Andy Howson

‘Fast and furious’ at the Glencoe X-Scotia 2026

Battling a challenging forecast and low cloudbase organisers still managed to lay on a 60km race through the West Highlands in Scotland
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Paragliding instructor Sunith Rao at his home site in Kamshet. Photo: Sanjay Rao

South India’s premier paragliding site under threat

Paragliding at Kamshet in India is under threat from the development of powerlines near the base of Tower Hill, a key flying site in the region
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Niviuk Rocket R

Niviuk Rocket R ready to launch

Niviuk have unveiled details of their high peformance submarine style harness aimed at competition pilots seeking maximum efficiency.
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Bornes to Fly 2026 photo: Timothé Malderez

Lucas Bonin wins Bornes to Fly 2026

A fast and furious 13th edition of Bornes to Fly took place last weekend with the winners making goal early on Saturday morning.
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Launching in Pegalajar, Spain. Photo: Marcus King

PWCA Superfinal 2026: Pegalajar, Spain 12-23 May

The world’s best comp paraglider pilots are heading to Pegalajar in southern Spain for the 15th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2026
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Paragliding in Bassano. Photo: Marcus King

New pilot weather service launched for Bassano

A new weather forecasting bulletin for pilots in Bassano is to start this weekend. It is being set up by the Bassano-based pilot Kelly Farina
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