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Climbing out in Krushevo, North Macedonia. Photo: SRS

SRS Krushevo: The battle heats up

Will the apprentice overtake the master? That's the story about to play out at the SRS Krushevo in North Macedonia this coming week
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Kinga Masztalerz launches at the start of the Red Bull X-Alps 2023. Photo: Christian Lorenz / Red Bull Content Pool

Red Bull X-Alps: Application deadline looms

Pilots thinking of putting in an entry into 'the world's toughest adventure race' have until the end of August to apply
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In Verbier at the Swiss Paragliding Open 2024. Photo: Martin Scheel

Youth triumphs at the Swiss Open

Two young French pilots triumphed at last week’s Swiss Open in Verbier, successfully challenging some well known names in the sport
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FAI World Junior Paragliding Championships kicks off

The first FAI World Junior Paragliding Championships are taking place in Tolmin, Slovenia until 31 August
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Gourdon in the south of France. Photo: Marcus King

Paragliding World Cup 2024: Gourdon next stop

Pilots are gearing up for the next stop on the World Cup calendar, which begins 24 August in the French village of Gourdon.
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Sky Paragliders Apollo 3

Sky Paragliders Apollo 3

Sky Paragliders say the Apollo 3, their new EN-B paraglider, is "the perfect blend of comfort and performance"
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Timo Leonetti was a star of the international cross-country paragliding scene Photo: Stéphane Boulenger

Timo Leonetti: One of the brightest stars

Timo Leonetti shot to attention in the international free-flight world when he flew six 400km flights in one season in Brazil – at just 17
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Dudek Orca 6 Tandem

Polish manufacturer Dudek are releasing the EN B Orca 6 tandem wing in the coming weeks aimed at both occasional pilots and professionals
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PWC Turkey 2024

‘Here’s to finding your dreams’ – Violeta Jimenez

The USA's Violeta Jimenez stormed the Paragliding World Cup in Turkey, winning the Women's class and coming second on the overall podium too
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Four paraglider pilots fly from K2 on 28 July 2024

Four pilots fly from K2 summit on same day

Four French pilots have succeeded in flying from the summit of K2, the world’s second highest mountain in a paragliding first.
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