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Naviter Nimo

Naviter release no-frills Nimo

Naviter have unveiled an instrument for new pilots. The Nimo is the simplest Naviter instrument and features all the "essentials".
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Gin Genie Race 6

Gin release Genie Race 6

Gin have unveiled the Genie Race 6, a sub style harness designed for the highest level of competition without compromising safety.
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In a Twist – Skywalk’s new lightweight reversible harness

Skywalk has introduced the Twist, a new reversible paragliding harness aimed at hike-and-fly, travel and everyday flying
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Skywalk rescue parachutes

Skywalk add spice to their reserve parachute range

Skywalk has spiced up its reserve parachute range with two redesigned square-canopy reserves, the Pepper Cross Light2 and Salsa2
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Gin Genie Race 5

Safety notice: Gin Genie Race 5

Gin has discovered a potential manufacturing issue affecting a limited number of Genie Race 5 rescue handles during an internal inspection.
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Cross Country Prize Draw Summer 2026 Wings

Win a brand new paraglider in our prize draw 2026

Subscribe to Cross Country magazine today and you'll automatically be entered into our Subscribers' Prize Draw on Friday 7 August 2026
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Phi Rowdy

Phi release Rowdy parakite

Earlier this year Phi posted an April Fool’s joke saying “no” to parakites. Actually they have been busy developing three prototypes.
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zoom xhb high EN-B

Zoom unveil XHB: high performance EN-B

Zoom have unveiled the XHB, a high-end EN-B aimed at experienced cross country pilots who want to continue developing their skills.
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Voolaris Tracker

Tracking device adds Starlink

Starlink-enabled tracking for pilots is a step closer following successful trials by Alfapilot, makers of the Voolaris Tracker.
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Independence Pioneer 4

Independence release Pioneer 4

The Pioneer 4 is an ideal wing for newly qualified pilots with a feature that lets pilots transform it from an EN-A to an EN-B.
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