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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Swing Nyos RS

Nyos RS: Swing’s EN-B with RAST

Swing have updated their high-EN B wing, the Nyos, incorporating their RAST technology to improve stability and "virtually eliminate" collapses
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Alfapilot XiHD

Alfapilot release hi-resolution XiHD flight instrument

Alfapilot have released the new high-definition XiHD flight instrument
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Independence Innovation

Independence Innovation paraglider harness

Independence say the Innovation classic harness is comfortable and versatile, ideal for new pilots and for thermalling flights
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“Rebellious and enlightening”, BGD’s Punk

BGD say the EN-B Punk is "an explosion of feel, controllability, and fun" with attitude, and what BGD call Eyes Wide Open safety
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Skyman X-Alps

Skyman X-Alps lightweight pod harness

Lightweight paraglider-gear specialists Skyman say the X-Alps cocoon harness is very light, aerodynamically optimised and comfortable
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Advance Iota 2

Advance Iota 2, “efficient performance” in EN-B

Advance's Iota 2 was released late in 2017, and all five sizes were certified EN B by the end of January 2018
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Cross Country 188 Paramotoring Beyond Thunderdome by Jeff Hamann

Cross Country 188 (April 2018) out now

Cross Country Magazine 188 (April 2018) is out now and features a powerful image by US paramotor photographer Jeff Hamann on the front cover.
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Jan Sterren. Photo: Swiss League

Jan Sterren, 28, killed in ski-touring accident

Jan Sterren was one of Switzerland’s leading cross country paraglider pilots
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Independence rescue container safety notice

Safety Notice: reserve deployment bags

Independence have issued a safety notice concerning their reserve parachute deployment bags
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eVario iPhone app

eVario: new vario app for iPhones

The eVario app turns an iPhone into a full-featured vario
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