• Subscribe
  • My Account
  • Basket
Cross Country Magazine  Logo
  • Join
    • Subscribe Today
    • Why Subscribe?
    • Check My Subscription
    • Buy Gift Subscription
  • Explore
    • News
      • All News
      • Latest Gear
      • Comps and Events
    • Flying Culture
      • Adventure and inspiration
      • Explore Sites Worldwide
      • Pilots and profiles
    • Fly Better
      • Techniques and Skills
      • Masterclasses
      • Weather
      • Safety
    • Gear Guide
      • Design Insights
      • EN-A Wing Reviews
      • EN-B Wing Reviews
      • EN-C Wing Reviews
      • EN-D/CCC Wing Reviews
      • Hike&Fly Reviews
      • Paramotor Gear Reviews
      • Technology Reviews
      • Harnesses Reviews
      • Accessory Reviews
      • New Pilot's Gear Guide
    • Magazine
      • Current Issue
      • Previous issues
  • Shop
    • Shop Home
    • Accessories
    • Books
    • Digital Books
    • Paraglider Bags
    • Pilot Wear
    • Single Issues
Cross Country Magazine  Logo
  • Join
    • Subscribe Today
    • Why Subscribe?
    • Check My Subscription
    • Buy Gift Subscription
  • Explore
    • News
      • All News
      • Latest Gear
      • Comps and Events
    • Flying Culture
      • Adventure and inspiration
      • Explore Sites Worldwide
      • Pilots and profiles
    • Fly Better
      • Techniques and Skills
      • Masterclasses
      • Weather
      • Safety
    • Gear Guide
      • Design Insights
      • EN-A Wing Reviews
      • EN-B Wing Reviews
      • EN-C Wing Reviews
      • EN-D/CCC Wing Reviews
      • Hike&Fly Reviews
      • Paramotor Gear Reviews
      • Technology Reviews
      • Harnesses Reviews
      • Accessory Reviews
      • New Pilot's Gear Guide
    • Magazine
      • Current Issue
      • Previous issues
  • Shop
    • Shop Home
    • Accessories
    • Books
    • Digital Books
    • Paraglider Bags
    • Pilot Wear
    • Single Issues

Gear News

New products, gear and equipment

The Flyte Park Minivario ... very, very small

Flyte Park Minivario in XCshop

XCshop is now stocking the Flyte Park Microvario. It's possible the smallest vario you've ever seen and weighs in at only 25g.
Read More
Debu Choudhury in India this April

DHV report questions pod harnesses

Recreational paraglider pilots who don't need top performance should 'carefully consider' whether they need to fly a pod harness, the DHV has said.
Read More
Gradient's Aspen 4, in Argentina. Photo: Felix Wolk

In issue 141: “It’s got no lines!” The Gradient Aspen 4, EN C

Hugh Miller gets his mitts on Gradient's latest, sharpest tool in the box. Plus Little Cloud's Kangoo and vol-biv paragliding harnesses get the once-over.
Read More
Flight analysis page on the Syride paraglider system

Syride Sys’ky: lightweight vario/GPS flight logger

Sys'ky is a small, light and inexpensive GPS/vario and flight logger for paraglider pilots
Read More
Moyes Litespeed RX3.5

Moyes Litespeed RX competition hang gliders for smaller pilots

Moyes' new Litespeed RX3 and RX3.5 competition hang liders are for pilots of 50kg upwards.
Read More

Cross Country test Sup’Air’s Base reserve

Marcus King took a detour to Lake Annecy last week, to test out Sup'Air's new cutaway paraglider reserve system.
Read More
SuSi is AirDesign's new multi-purpose mini paraglider

AirDesign’s Super-Simple paraglider: SuSi

SuSi is AirDesign's new multi-purpose mini paraglider
Read More
Dudek's new EN B paraglider, the Optic

Dudek Optic: EN B paraglider

Dudek have released a new EN B paraglider, the Optic
Read More
Apco's new EN C Zefira

Apco Zefira, high-end EN C paraglider

Apco’s Zefira is a high-end EN C paraglider, born from the company’s open class Enigma.
Read More
Escape's new S11, beginners' paraglider

New beginners’ paraglider from Escape: the S11

Escape's new beginners' paraglider, the S11, is certified and in production
Read More
  • ‹‹
  • ‹
  • 1
  • …
  • 138
  • 139
  • 140
  • …
  • 163
  • ›
  • ››

Current Issue

Cross Country 258:July 2025

From the Scottish Highlands to Peru and Jordan, issue 258 is packed with free-flight adventure plus the latest innovations
Find out more

Subscribe today

  • Get instant online access to hundreds of articles and Masterclasses
  • Enjoy eight issues of Cross Country in digital and premium print, or digital only
  • Learn from the world’s best in six Masterclass Live Sessions
  • Benefit from exclusive discounts on equipment, books and courses
  • Gain the chance to win a new wing of your choice, twice a year

Digital

€4.50
Per month
Select

Print & Digital

€8.50
Per month
Select
  • Get instant online access to hundreds of articles and Masterclasses
  • Enjoy eight issues of Cross Country in digital and premium print, or digital only
  • Learn from the world’s best in six Masterclass Live Sessions
  • Benefit from exclusive discounts on equipment, books and courses
  • Gain the chance to win a new wing of your choice, twice a year

Digital

€4.50
Per month
Select

Digital & Print

€8.50
Per month
Select

GET IN THE CORE Enjoy our weekly newsletter

Learn fast with our Masterclasses

Quick Links +
  • Gear Guide
  • Fly Better
  • News
  • Gear News
  • Comps and Events
  • Magazine Issues
  • New Pilot's Gear Guide
  • Explore Sites Worldwide
  • Why Subscribe?
  • Join Now
  • beginnersguidetoparagliding.com
About Us +
  • About Us
  • The Team
  • Contact Us
  • How to Contribute
  • How to Advertise
  • Comp Sponsorship and Logos
  • Join Our Affiliate Scheme
  • Shop FAQs
  • Data Policy
  • Refunds and Returns Policy
  • Terms and Conditions of Use
XC Mag Logo
Join Us
Facebook Twitter Telegram Instagram YouTube
Copyright Cross Country Magazine
Cross Country International Ltd, Tollgate, Beddingham, Near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6JZ UK Tel: +44 (0)1273 256 090