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Niviuk Artik R 2

Niviuk release Artik R 2

Niviuk have released an updated version of the Artik R two-liner for sports-class racing pilots
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AirDesign Susi XPed

AirDesign announce new lightweight ‘XPed’ wings

AirDesign have announced two new lightweight gliders for the 2025 season – including one specifically for the Red Bull X-Alps.
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Red Bull X-Alps 2023 start

Red Bull X-Alps 2025: Route revealed

There is literally an X in the Red Bull X-Alps this year as the course loops through the Alps in a figure eight – and it's the longest ever
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Aaron Durogati finds a gap in the clouds at the Stubai Cup 2025. Photo: Adi Geisegger

Stubai Cup 2025: Weather stops play

The weather was terrible but a fun atmosphere rescued this year's Stubai Cup – although the final day was cancelled
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Nova Vortex EN C. Photo: Nova

Into the Vortex – Nova’s new two-line EN C

Nova have launched the Vortex, a two-liner EN-C aimed at experienced XC pilots with a passion for hike-and-fly.
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Bogdan Fly Pizza-X

BogdanFly release 700g X-Pizza harness

For the pilot who values weight saving above all, Bogdan Fly have created a 700g cocoon harness for hike-and-fly
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Profly Leeloo-X

Snip, snip – ProFly announce first ‘EN-B two-liner’

It’s the world’s officially certified EN-B paraglider with two-liner technology. That’s the claim from Profly as they launch the Leeloo-X
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Sky Twin 2 Evo

Sky Paragliders release new Twin 2 Evo

Sky’s Twin 2 Evo is a tandem harness for pilots who want to keep their gear light without sacrificing durability
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Cross Country magazine in print

Cross Country magazine on social media

Fans of Cross Country magazine can now follow the free flight news on Threads and BlueSky as well as X/Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
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SRS Colombia 2025

Witold Gilarski: The search continues

Despite daily searches involving local police, fire and military, no sign of missing pilot Wiltold Gilarski has been found.
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