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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Meribel ski resort. Photo: Meribel tourism

Méribel tandem and single-prop plane in fatal collision

A mid-air collision between a tandem paraglider and a single-prop plane resulted in the death of the two people in the French ski resort of Méribel
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Flow F2 Light

Flow launch intermediate F2 Light

Flow have launched the F2 Light, a wing for intermediate EN-B pilots who are conscious of size and weight
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Ozone Roadster 4

Ozone release Roadster 4 paramotor wing

Ozone have unveiled the fourth generation of their most popular beginner-to-intermediate reflex wing, the Roadster 4
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U-Turn Razorblade

U-Turn unveil ‘next gen’ parakite – the Razorblade

U-Turn have launched the Razorblade parakite after a year in development – "takes soaring to a new level of fun"
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Dune Rider Scraper Parakite

Dune Rider announce ‘ultimate’ Parakite

Dune Rider unveils the Scraper parakite, designed by Bryan van Ostheim. This high-performance wing is aimed at advanced and skilled soarers
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An athlete kites during 2025 Winter Eigertour. Photo: Tobias Dimmler

Heiniger and Marclay win Winter Eigertour 2025

Challenging weather conditions characterised the fourth edition of the Winter Eigertour, a three day mountain race in Switzerland
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Gin Fuse Mini tandem paraglider

Gin Fuse mini: for pro tandem pilots

Gin's recently launched Fuse mini is a wing for professional tandem pilots and makes it easier to fly when both lightly and heavily loaded
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Swing NYRA RS

Swing launch Nyra RS mid EN-B

Swing have launched the Nyra RS, a versatile mid EN-B designed for XC as well as hike-and-fly
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Prize Draw Winter 2025 wings

Win a wing in the Cross Country Subscribers’ Prize Draw

Now is the best time to subscribe to Cross Country Magazine. Subscribe today and you could win the wing of your choice in our Prize Draw
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garmin inreach plus

Garmin’s new inReach Messenger Plus

Garmin inReach can now be paired with your smartphone to share photos and exchange 30-second voice messages
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