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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Wanaka Hike-and-Fly

Wanaka Hike-and-Fly Race Roundup

The Wanaka Hike & Fly 2024 was blessed with three flyable days. Organiser Kinga Masztalerz reports on this "exceptional" adventure race.
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Niviuk have announced Orikami – a new type of back protection that they will showcase for the first time at the Stubai Cup in Austria

Nivuk introduce ‘Orikami’ back protection

Niviuk have announced Orikami – a new type of back protection that they will showcase for the first time at the Stubai Cup in Austria
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Swing Stellar RS

Swing Stellar RS: 2.5-liner EN-B

Swing say the new Stellar RS “brings the performance of our EN-C two-liner, the Libra RS, to the high-B class
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Launching at the Stubai Cup 2023. Photo: Adi Geisegger

Stubai Cup 2024: All you need to know

The annual Stubai Cup is on from 1-3 March this year – it's a chance to test fly new paragliders and harnesses in the beautiful Austrian Alps
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Icaro Divo Helmet

Introducing the new Divo from Icaro 2000

Icaro 2000 have released the Divo: their new, full-face helmet for 2024. The word Divo means "star of the show" and it's clear to see why
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Naviter Omni

Naviter release pocket-sized Omni

Naviter have released a smaller, lighter version of the Oudie N – the Omni. It weighs 222g with a 3.5inch colour multi-touch LCD screen
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Ozone Alta

Ozone Alta: lightweight EN-A

Ozone have added a brand new product to their line-up: a lightweight EN-A with "everyday durability" called the Alta
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Nova Pentagon Light

Nova Pentagon Light reserve

Nova have released an ultra-light version of the Pentagon reserve parachute, for hike-and-fly. It weighs just 810g in the size 85
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AirDesign Hero 2

AirDesign Hero 2: Lightweight EN-D

AirDesign have announced the Hero 2, their new “superlight” two-liner EN-D for vol-bivouac and lightweight adventures
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New single-surface Tune from Davinci

Davinci's Tune is a "light and simple" single-surface paraglider, an "adventure companion" for mountaineers and easy-to-inflate training aid
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