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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Horacio Llorens infinite tumbles through the 500 barrier

Horacio Llorens has reclaimed the record for the number of consecutive infinite tumbles by tumbling 568 times above Guatemala on 21 December 2012.
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Cross the saddle from Hunza at the start of their 280km vol bivouac. Photo: Dali Carbol

Killing Beauty – K2: The new film from Dalibor Carbol and Juraj Kleja

Dalibor Carbo and Juraj Kleja have finally released the full length DVD of their spectacular 280km vol bivouac through the Karakoram to K2 base camp.
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So long, Richard Westgate

Hugh Miller remembers Richard Westgate, tandem world record holder and XC ace
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Gin’s Rescue Deck Race for pilots who want to fly with two reserves

Gin have released a front-mounted rescue for a cocoon harness.
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Mount Infinity features Judith Zweifel learning to Infinite Tumble

Mount Infinity by Judith Zweifel: Acro movie

Mount Infinity, a film by Swiss acro pilot Judith Zweifel is on sale in the XCshop.
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The Nova SuSi

Nova’s new SuSi and Susi Q – ‘Four wings in one’

The minimalist glider is "more than just a new wing," the company said. "Nova is once again entering uncharted terrain – we are opening up a completely new category of paraglider."
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Flymaster announce new firmware

Flymaster have announced the availability of the new firmware for the Live, Nav and soon GPS instruments in their range
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The Mac Para Eden 5, EN B

Mac Para announce new Eden 5, EN B

Mac Para has released the Eden 5, the successor to their Eden 4.
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Ozone's XXLite...

Ozone XXLite: Video round-up

Since it was introduced as a prototype last year Ozone's XXLite has attracted a lot of interest. The 'single skin' glider has no cells and is the ultimate in lightweight gliders at only 1.3kg. We round up the videos already out there.
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Swing's Everest 2

Swing’s new Everest 2 Pro

Swing have a new backpack. The Everest 2 Pro has been developed with backpack manufacturer Deuter and is an 85 litre bag weighing 1.55kg.
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