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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Neo Shorty Paragliding Harness

Thermik 2019: A Short Tour of the Neo Shorty Harness

Magali Asseraf from Neo shows us all the features of their new Shorty harness, designed for speedriding and hike-and-fly paragliding
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High Adventure XC Handles

Thermik 2019: Are you holding on?

Paragliding handles shouldn't be left to chance – Urs Haari from High Adventure tells us why his new design is just the thing for ambitious XC pilots.
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The Bullet from Naviter

Thermik 2019: Naviter’s Blade

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Hannes Papesh from Phi Paragliders

Thermik 2019: On the sofa with Hannes Papesh

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Syride Sys Evolution

Thermik 2019: The Evolution Starts Here

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Neo Shorty

Neo Shorty mountain rucksack and harness

The Shorty from Neo is a lightweight harness for paragliding, speed riding or speed flying, integrated into a tough 65-litre mountain rucksack
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U-Turn Crossrock

U-Turn Crossrock Review (EN B)

Looking for a lightweight paraglider for travel, adventure or everyday use? “Don’t overlook the Crossrock,” says our reviewer.
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Niviuk Hook 5

Niviuk release Hook 5 progression wing

Niviuk have released their latest EN-B wing, the Hook 5. It's a 'progression' wing, aimed at post-school to intermediate pilots
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Flow Spectra

Spectra: Flow’s comp wing is certified

Flow Paragliders' two-line competition wing, the Spectra, has been CCC certified, just in time for the Bright Open 2019
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Prize draw manufacturers

Terje Hansen wins the XC Prize Draw 2019!

Terje Hansen from Norway was the lucky winner of a brand new paraglider in the January Cross Country Magazine Prize Draw.
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