Gear News

Brauniger's IQ Basic / GPS is exactly what it says on the tin - a basic vario with integrated GPS unit for paraglider and hang glider pilots, at a competitive price.

Gin's new beginner wing the Bolero 4 is certified EN / LTF A in all five sizes, and ready to see new pilots through from their first days on the hill into regular cross country flying.

Gin Gliders have brought out a lightweight version (600g) of their fast-pack bag. It is available in silver, and has two back straps for easy carrying.

Skywalk say their Cult 3 harness is the 'executive chair' of paraglider seating, offering "high comfort and perfect fit". With an ergonomic back and carbon-fibre seat board, Skywalk say the harness has lost weight (4.6 kg now, M size) and gained in comfort.

Skywalk's EN B class paraglider, the Chili2, is now also certified in XL (105 - 130 kg), which completes the range.

Charly's Capitan is an aerodynamic paraglider harness designed for pilots who do long cross country flights but prefer an open harness to a pod.

The fast-pack bag from Icaro Paragliders is suitable for all solo wings, and helps pack the wing more easily, whilst preserving its ife by protecting the leading edge reinforcements and keeping them from getting crumpled.

Gradient's Golden3 intermediate paraglider has now been certified EN / LTF B in the XS size, 22 m2.

Following two years' hard work from Felix Rodriguez and the Ozone team, the latest professional acro paraglider for experienced and competition acro pilots, the FLX.3, is now in production.

The Snaplock is a new lightweight and easy-to-use karabiner for paragliding from Finsterwalder & Charly. Despite being half the weight of a steel krab, it has an incredible 30 kN (3,000 kg) breaking strength.