News

Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Hanging in There by Jon Chambers: Author Q&A

Red Bull X-Alps athlete Jon Chambers has written a book about his experience of competing in the 2011 race. As his thoughts turn towards this year's race, we asked him about it
Read More

Red Bull X-Alps 2013: New ‘night pass’ rule announced

Organisers of the Red Bull X-Alps have announced a new rule that will allow athletes to race through the night.
Read More

Sky Paragliders announce the Atis 4

Sky Paragliders has four new gliders planned for 2013...
Read More
Ozone Delta 2

Ozone release new Delta 2, EN C

Ozone say the Delta 2 is now certified and in production in the ML size (85-105kg). Five other sizes are still undergoing testing.
Read More
Nova Mentor 3

Nova release the new Mentor 3, EN B

Nova have officially announced the launch of the much-anticipated Mentor 3 – and claim an improvement in glide by 0.6.
Read More

Hanging in There by Jon Chambers

Red Bull X-Alps athlete Jon Chambers has published a remarkable first-person account of competing in the world's best paragliding race.
Read More
Aaron Durogati celebrates in Colombia after winning the PWCA Superfinal 2012. Photo: Aaron Durogati / Facebook

Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2012: Aaron Durogati Wins

Aaron Durogati from Italy won the 2012 PWCA Superfinal in Colombia following the final task on Saturday 26 January.
Read More
The Gin Atlas

Gin unveil new Atlas, EN B

Gin have unveiled their new EN B paraglider, the Atlas, in a series of photos taken over winter in Morocco.
Read More
On glide at the Ozone Chabre Open

Registration dates for Ozone Chabre Open and new Wide Open

Cross Country is supporting two big paragliding events this year: The Ozone Chabre Open and the brand new Wide Open.
Read More
Manfred Ruhmer and Alex Ploner in the landing field after the last task. Photo: Icaro

Hang Gliding World Championships 2013: Manfred Ruhmer wins

Manfred Ruhmer has become Hang Gliding World Champion for the fourth time after winning the World Championships in Australia.
Read More