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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Gradient BiGolden 4 Light

Gradient release Bigolden4 Light

Gradient have released a lightweight version of their EN-B BiGolden4 tandem paraglider, in 37 and 42m sizes
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Gin Yeti Tandem 3

Gin Yeti Tandem 3, sub-5kg tandem

Gin's new Yeti Tandem 3 is a sub-5kg tandem with EN-A certification, designed for flying cross-country
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Hang Gliding by Matthias Küffer

Cross Country 202: August 2019

From the Red Bull X-Alps to exploring China, this issue is inspired by the spirit of adventure
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Paragliding in Krushevo

Josh Sanderson wins Ozone Krushevo Open

Josh Sanderson won the Ozone Krushevo Open 2019 in Macedonia, which finished on 20 July. Mariann Gravråk was second overall, and first woman
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Nova Doubleskin

Nova Doubleskin hike-and-fly wing

Unveiled in July 2019, Nova's Doubleskin is a minimalist hike-and-fly wing. It's certified EN A and the smallest size weighs just over 2kg
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Acro Game. Photo: Laurent Merle

Acro Game 2019: 22-27 July 2019

Acro Game 2019 kicks off this week, with 15 of the world’s top paragliding acro pilots taking part in Organya, Spain.
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Icaro Parus 2

Parus2: new tandem from Icaro Paragliders

Icaro have released the Parus², their new EN-B tandem. It's made from lightweight Techfiber STA15, and "handles like a solo". 
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Mac Para Progress 2

Mac Para Progress 2 beginners’ wing

The Progress 2 is Mac Para's latest beginners' wing. They say it's easy with exceptional safety, great handling and into-wind performance. 
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PWCA Asian Tour round 1 China podium

Chikyong Ha wins PWCA Asia in China

Chikyong Ha won the first round of the new Paragliding World Cup Asian Tour which took place in Hexigten, China from 7-14 July
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UP Mana

Safety notice: UP Ascent 4 and Mana

UP published a safety notice on 12 July 2019 concerning the trim of the Ascent 4 and Mana, requiring immediate action for affected wings
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