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Basisrausch Crystal glove for paragliding and hang gliding

Swiss-based free flight equipment company Basisrausch have created a new glove for hang glider and paraglider pilots. The Crystal is a three season wind-proof glove that has been made for comfort, warmth and sensitivity.
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Skywalk Cult-C lightweight paragliding harness

skywalk's new lightweight, compact harness for hike-and-flyers, the Cult-C, is certified to 120 kg.
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U-Turn IQ3 reversible paragliding harness

U-Turn have created a lightweight reversible paragliding harness, the IQ3, that they say does not compromise on safety or comfort, even for long XC flights.
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Icaro 2000’s Manfred Ruhmer-designed electric hang glider Pit-trike

Italian hang glider company Icaro 2000's new electric hang glider, the Pit-trike, was developed by hang gliding ex-world champion Manfred Ruhmer.
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The Path of the Condor documentary film

'The Path of the Condor' is a documentary film directed by Christian Holler, in which a paraglider pilot and an ornithologist study the life and flight characteristics of the world's largest bird, the condor.
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Mac Para Levity reversible paragliding harness

Mac Para have released a new lightweight reversible paragliding harness with an airbag, called the Levity.
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Sup’Air Shamane reversible XC and competition paragliding harness / rucksack

Sup'Air's Shamane is a reversible XC and competition paragliding harness / rucksack with optional speed bag, available in 3 sizes.
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NATS and Airbox launch Aware GPS device to help pilots avoid controlled UK airspace

NATS and Airbox together have created Aware, an affordable airspace alerting and positional awareness device that can be regularly updated with the latest airspace information.
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Icaro Wildcat intermediate paraglider

Icaro's new intermediate paraglider, the Wildcat, is certified EN B and LTF 1-2 and is available now in sizes XS, S, M and L.
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ITV Bip-Bip speed flying paraglider

ITV are developing a new speed flying paraglider: the Bip-Bip will be slightly less performant than the Awak and therefore accessible to a wider range of pilots.
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