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Burkhard Martens, author of Thermal Flying

Thermal Flying: Burki Martens Q&A

Author, pilot and publisher Burkhard Martens has updated the English edition of Thermal Flying. We asked him about the book, and himself
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Sky Paragliders announce the Atis 4

Sky Paragliders has four new gliders planned for 2013...
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Ozone Delta 2

Ozone release new Delta 2, EN C

Ozone say the Delta 2 is now certified and in production in the ML size (85-105kg). Five other sizes are still undergoing testing.
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The Gin Atlas

Gin unveil new Atlas, EN B

Gin have unveiled their new EN B paraglider, the Atlas, in a series of photos taken over winter in Morocco.
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The Gin Yeti Tandem. Photo: Jerome Maupoint

In issue 145: Gin Yeti Tandem

Designed as a tandem glider but weighing the same as a solo paraglider, this wing takes the best of the lightweight revolution and applies it to the might of a tandem.
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Gin’s Rescue Deck Race for pilots who want to fly with two reserves

Gin have released a front-mounted rescue for a cocoon harness.
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The Nova SuSi

Nova’s new SuSi and Susi Q – ‘Four wings in one’

The minimalist glider is "more than just a new wing," the company said. "Nova is once again entering uncharted terrain – we are opening up a completely new category of paraglider."
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The Mac Para Eden 5, EN B

Mac Para announce new Eden 5, EN B

Mac Para has released the Eden 5, the successor to their Eden 4.
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Ozone's XXLite...

Ozone XXLite: Video round-up

Since it was introduced as a prototype last year Ozone's XXLite has attracted a lot of interest. The 'single skin' glider has no cells and is the ultimate in lightweight gliders at only 1.3kg. We round up the videos already out there.
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Swing's Everest 2

Swing’s new Everest 2 Pro

Swing have a new backpack. The Everest 2 Pro has been developed with backpack manufacturer Deuter and is an 85 litre bag weighing 1.55kg.
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