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Phi Maestro 2 Light

Phi Maestro 2 Light – EN B

The lightweight version of Phi's high-B Maestro has been released in seven sizes, with weights starting at 3kg for the smallest size with superlight risers 
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Davinci Classic 2

Davinci Classic 2: progression glider

The Classic 2 is listed as Davinci's low-B glider, but it's actually certified EN A in all four sizes. For school to XC use it has "Smart Double Layer" tech
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Little Cloud Grasshopper mk2

Little Cloud Grasshopper Mk2 pod harness

Little Cloud's Grasshopper Mk2 is a step-through, hammock-style lightweight pod harness with an inflatable protector and back fairing
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Apco Karisma II

Apco Karisma II – lightweight EN A

The Karisma II is Apco's new lightweight EN-A paraglider. It weighs 4.5kg in M, and Apco say it is confidence-inspiring with top-level safety
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Dudek Run&Fly 2

Dudek Run&Fly 2: 1kg single-skin paraglider

The "World's smallest and lightest paraglider" has been updated. Dudek's Run&Fly 2 is still less than a kilo in the smallest size, and now more accessible
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AirDesign Sock

AirDesign Sock pod harness

Airdesign have released a lightweight pod harness. It's called the Sock, and AD say it fits snugly but comfortably– no pressure points, no blisters
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BGD Echo 2

BGD Echo 2, lightweight low-B

BGD have released the Echo 2, the lightweight version of their Epic 2. It is an everyday multipurpose wing for site flying, XC, hike-and-fly or vol-biv 
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Ozone SwiftSix

Ozone SwiftSix, lightweight high-B

Ozone have released the SwiftSix, the lightweight version of the Rush 6. Developed from the Delta, Ozone say it has "absolutely top of class performance"
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AirDesign Eazy 3

AirDesign Eazy 3, EN A

AirDesign's update to their EN-A Eazy is out – they say the Eazy 3 is as easy as ever, and now with a bit more performance
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DJI Osmo Action 3

DJI Osmo Action 3 camera

To complete this week's trio of new action-camera releases, DJI also released the new Osmo Action 3 on 14 September
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