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Charly-Produkte’s electric ‘ascent aid’ for paragliders: out in the Spring

In spring 2011, Charly Produkte are planning to release their electric 'ascent aid' for paragliders to the market. They have sent us these videos to show how the project is coming along.
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Plusmax chinguard converts PlusAir helmet to full-face

Plusmax PlusAir EN 966-certified helmets can now be converted from open- to closed- face by the addition of a specially-designed chinguard.
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Nova Ion Light: Lightweight paraglider

Nova have released a lightweight version of their EN B paraglider, the Ion.
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Go Pro HD Hero firmware update

A new firmware upgrade is available for the Go Pro HD Hero camera, that amongst other things enables upside-down mode and one button mode.
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SAS: Sup’Air’s dedicated speedflying harness

The SAS is a new reversible harness from Sup'Air, specifically designed for speedflying. It is lightweight and compact with an airbag and a reserve parachute pocket.
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Gin Genie Race 2 competition pod harness

Gin's Genie Race 2 harness for experienced cross country and competition pilots is both EN and LTF certified. It is designed to give sensitive glider feedback and to be comfortable for long flights.
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Heated hand fairings for hang gliders

Finsterwalder & Charly have brought back their heatable neoprene speedbar fairings for hang glider pilots.
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Advance lightweight carbon speed bar

Swiss paragliding company Advance have a new lightweight, robust two-rung carbon speed bar with an angled attachment so that it is always easy to reach in flight.
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Ava Sport student and tandem harnesses: the Student NG and Twin NG

Ava Sport have released two new harnesses, one for students and one for tandem pilots, both using their new generation back protection system (NG).
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Keel hinge to aid hang glider assembly

Austrian firm Flugsportservice have invented a keel hinge, to help stabilise a hang glider while you prepare it for flight on uneven ground or in strong winds.
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