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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Garmin fenix 8 Pro with inReach technology

InReach-enabled Garmin Fenix Pro

Garmin have launched the Fenix 8 Pro which they claim is “the first GPS smartwatch to feature inReach technology". Is it any good for us?
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Niviuk Skin 4 P

Niviuk launch Skin 4 P

A comprehensively updated single-skin paragliders for mountaineers, climbers and trail runners who want the lightest possible wing
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Mayrhofen

Red Bull X-Alps Challenger race announced for 2026

Red Bull X-Alps has announced details of a Challenger race, a three-day qualifier that will take place in Mayrhofen, Austria, 28 - 31 May.
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Kortel Kooka

Kortel release Kooka harness

The Kooka is a lightweight harness designed for cross-country flyers and adventure-seeking pilots. Featuring leg straps with adjustable stability in flight, it adapts to your riding style and offers comfort and precision in all situations.
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BGD Icon

BGD release Icon PPG wing

The Icon is a new freestyle paramotor wing from BGD for advanced and expert pilots who want "pure energy in the sky."
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High Adventure heated paragliding gloves Magic 2

High Adventure release new heated gloves

Swiss glove-makers High Adventure have released Magic 2, a heated glove designed specifically for pilots making long flights in cold conditions
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Hugo Hadaš EN-B record flight

Hugo Hadaš breaks EN-B record

At the age of 18 and just seven months after breaking his back, Hugo Hadaš has flown the longest distance ever recorded in an EN-B wing
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Ozone Wisp 2

Ozone launch Wisp 2 “the lightest tandem”

The second generation of the Wisp is the lightest double-surface tandem available and is designed for Alpine adventures and travel
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Ozone Alta GT

Ozone Rebrand Alta in GT range

The high-end EN-A Alta has become the Alta GT and comes in a new XXS size and new colours aimed at progressing and experienced pilots alike
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Supair Savage 2

Savage 2: Supair’s 2.5-liner EN-C

Supair's Savage 2 is a lightweight 2.5-liner EN-C, for cross-country or vol-bivouac flying. It will be available to order from late 2025
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