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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

In a Twist – Skywalk’s new lightweight reversible harness

Skywalk has introduced the Twist, a new reversible paragliding harness aimed at hike-and-fly, travel and everyday flying
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Skywalk rescue parachutes

Skywalk add spice to their reserve parachute range

Skywalk has spiced up its reserve parachute range with two redesigned square-canopy reserves, the Pepper Cross Light2 and Salsa2
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Gin Genie Race 5

Safety notice: Gin Genie Race 5

Gin has discovered a potential manufacturing issue affecting a limited number of Genie Race 5 rescue handles during an internal inspection.
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Flying at the Coupe Icare

Coupe Icare 2026, 15-20 September: Need to know

Our quick guide to planning ahead to get the most out of your visit to the Coupe Icare
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Cross Country Prize Draw Summer 2026 Wings

Win a brand new paraglider in our prize draw 2026

Subscribe to Cross Country magazine today and you'll automatically be entered into our Subscribers' Prize Draw on Friday 7 August 2026
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Phi Rowdy

Phi release Rowdy parakite

Earlier this year Phi posted an April Fool’s joke saying “no” to parakites. Actually they have been busy developing three prototypes.
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Paragliding Grand Bornand

SRS Ozone edition arrives in Le Grand Bornand

The fourth edition of SRS kicks off this weekend in Grand Bornand, France. Almost 130 pilots including 15 women are taking part.
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zoom xhb high EN-B

Zoom unveil XHB: high performance EN-B

Zoom have unveiled the XHB, a high-end EN-B aimed at experienced cross country pilots who want to continue developing their skills.
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Voolaris Tracker

Tracking device adds Starlink

Starlink-enabled tracking for pilots is a step closer following successful trials by Alfapilot, makers of the Voolaris Tracker.
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Independence Pioneer 4

Independence release Pioneer 4

The Pioneer 4 is an ideal wing for newly qualified pilots with a feature that lets pilots transform it from an EN-A to an EN-B.
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