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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Skywalk X-Alps 6

Skywalk announce X-Alps6 (EN D)

Hot on the heels of the Red Bull X-Alps, Skywalk have announced the production model of their X-Alps wing is available to buy.
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Cross Country Prize Draw Summer 2025

Win a wing in our Summer Prize Draw

Now's the very best time to join the family and subscribe. You could win a new paraglider of your choice in our draw – what would you choose?
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Phi Maestro 3

Phi release EN-B Maestro 3

Phi have released the new high-B Maestro 3. They say it is safer and feels more relaxed overall than the Maestro 2
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BGD Cure 3

BGD Cure 3: two-liner EN-C

BGD have announced their new two-liner EN-C. The Cure 3 was designed for big XCs and sports-class racing, and is available in four sizes
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Eliya Zeymmour fake tracklog on the right

XContest bans pilot for faking tracklogs

A pilot who uploaded false tracklogs to XContest for more than three years has said he is "deeply ashamed" after being exposed
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Flying on front of the town of Gemona, Italy

SRS Skywalk Gemona:  2-9 July 2025

As Europe bakes in a heatwave pilots are heading to Gemona for the SRS Skywalk Gemona edition – "prosecco, pizzas and paragliding"
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Dudek Halo

“Perfect first wing”: Dudek’s Halo

Dudek have released a new school wing, the EN-A Halo. They say it is designed to be as easy as possible for students and instructors to use
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BGD Wrap

The Wrap, BGD’s new reversible harness

BGD's Wrap is a "lightweight, robust and durable" reversible harness with a seat plate and airbag protector
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Gin Gliders Elise

Gin Gliders release the Elise: EN-A school wing

For school and leisure pilots, Gin Gliders say the new EN-A Elise is safe, fun and versatile, for site flying, XC, travel or hike-and-fly
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Paragliding World Cup Feltre, Italy. Photo: Martin Scheel

Paragliding World Cup: Monte Avena 2025

The Paragliding World Cup returns to Italy for the third stop of the 2025 season, hosted in the spectacular Alpine playground of Monte Avena
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