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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Henry Hauck vintage paragliding films

Vintage classic free-flight films re-released

Some of the classic films and documentaries from the early days of paragliding have been digitally restored and re-released
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BGD Typhoon paramotor wing

BGD launch Typhoon paramotor wing

BGD have launched the Typhoon, a lightweight reflex paramotor wing “made for adventuring”, aimed at pilots with a wide range of experience
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Paragliding in Tenerife. Photo: Ed Ewing

Maxime Pinot sweeps Tenerife pre-PWC

The former world champion Maxime Pinot swept the board at the Spanish Pre World Cup in Tenerife
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Ole Dalen and Merethe Leirvik exhibit at Norway aviation museum

From Norway with love – Free as a Bird

A seven month exhibition featuring the images of Merethe Leirvik and Ole Dalen flying around the world has seen 50k visitors
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The Red Bull X-Alps Challnger location of Mayrhofen. Photo: Becknaphoto

Applications open for Red Bull X-Alps Challenger

Applications have opened for the three-day Red Bull X-Alps Challenger race, which takes place 28-31 May 2026 in Austria
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Gift Ideas

Cross Country paragliding gifts for 2025

From speed bars to best-selling books like Mastering Paragliding or Advanced Paragliding we can help with what to buy the pilot in your life
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Adrenaline Base Ultralight harness

Adrenalin Base release 100g harness

The Chamonix based manufacturer Adrenalin Base has launched a string harness that’s 100g in the smallest size.
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Ozone Chabre Open

Ozone Chabre Open returns in June 2026

The Ozone Chabre Open is to take place 27 June to 4 July 2026 at the well-known cross country site of Laragne, France.
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Wanaka hike-and-fly

Registration opens for Wanaka hike-and-fly

New Zealand's Wanaka hike-and-fly race has opened registrations for the event, which takes place 27 February to 2 March.
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Hike-and-fly from Heron Pike in Lake District during Kendal Mountain Festival 2025

K2 films play at Kendal Mountain Festival

Two of the three flights from the summit of K2 were the headline paragliding films to play at this year’s Kendal Mountain Festival.
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