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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

ITV Piper 2

ITV Wings launch Piper 2 paramotor wing

ITV Wings have recently launched the Piper 2 for intermediate and expert paramotor pilots looking for a versatile wing
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The X Race in Altaussee

Get ready for the X-Race 2025

X-Race, a relative newcomer to the hike and fly calendar has announced details for the 2025 race, which takes place 6 to 9 June 2025
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Viento paragliding calendar

2025 free-flight calendars

Need some inspiration for your office wall? Two great calendars for 2025 – one hang gliding, the other paragliding
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Woody Valley Naos harness, available in two colours

Woody Valley launch safety-oriented Naos

Italian harness manufacturer Woody Valley has launched the Naos, an open harness “conceived, designed and made with safety first”
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Wanaka Hike-and-Fly 2025

Entries open for Wanaka Hike-and-Fly 2025

The fifth edition of the Wanaka Hike and Fly will take place between 21 and 24 February 2025. Applications are now open.
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Mac Para Colorado 2GT

Mac Para unveil Colorado 2 GT

Mac Para have launched a new high-performance paramotor wing. The Colorado 2 GT is aimed at experienced pilots looking for performance
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Paragliding in Krushevo, North Macedonia

Niviuk Fly Wide Open 2025

Registration opens on 27 December for the Niviuk Fly Wide Open, the popular fun comp previously known as The Gin Wide Open
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Veso in his magic trousers at the Snejanka Tower in Pamporovo, Bulgaria. Photo: Ivaylo Donchev

The seat of your pants

Tarquin Cooper talks to Veso Ovcharov about Fly the Earth’s new Pants 4 Life, a waterproof suit with an integrated harness
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Hiking and speedflying the Cherry Canyon logging trail during a Speedmo event last year in Utah, USA. Photo: Mack Lambert

Welcome to: the new world of speedmo

Race up, fly down ... Like skimo is ski mountaineering, speedmo is speedfly-mountaineering. Jack Sheard gets an insight
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UP has announced three new wings for 2025. The Rimo 2 (EN-A), Makalu 5 (low EN-B) and Lhotse X, an ultralight EN-B

UP release three new wings for 2025

UP has announced three new wings for 2025. The Rimo 2 (EN-A), Makalu 5 (low EN-B) and Lhotse X, an ultralight EN-B
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