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Nate Scales pushes U.S. mountain record to 319km

Nate Scales flew 319km in a straight line in Sun Valley, Idaho on 31 July to set a new US mountain distance record.
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The Air Design Volt, EN C

Air Design release the Volt, EN C paraglider

"Feel the energy…" say Air Design who have released the Volt, an EN C Sports glider aimed at recreational pilots.
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Looking cool in Nova's new hoody

Nova’s new pilot’s wear clothing range

Nova have released a new line of clothing saying, "This time it is not about performance clothing, nor just cheap promo wear..."
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Jonny Durand mid-flight while breaking the distance to goal world record. Photo: Jonny Durand

‘I could do with a margarita’ – Jonny Durand sets new distance-to-goal world record

Jonny Durand has broken the hang gliding distance to goal record, flying over 560km in Texas on 17 July
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Winners of Acrojam 2012. Photo: Acrojam.at

Raphael Goberna, 18, wins Acrojam 2012

Eighteen-year-old Raphael Goberna won the 2012 Acrojam in Austria, flying his Sol Supersonic to victory over three runs.
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Mophie's new powerpack for charging smartphones and iPads

Power on the go: battery pack for outdoor users

Californian company Mophie have launched a new power pack aimed at outdoor lovers.
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Triple Seven's EN B Rook during the Istria Open. Photos: Primoz Susa

Istria Paragliding Open 2012: Results

Marko Hrgetić won the Istria Open, which was held 1-7 July in Istria, Croatia
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Dustin Martin after landing at 761km. Photo: Wills Wing/Facebook

Watch: 763km in three minutes!

Dustin Martin and Jonny Durand broke the hang gliding world record by flying 763km and 759km on 3 July 2012. This brilliant video shows how they did it...
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Flying above the castle at El Yelmo. Photo: Ant Green

Falling Angels cleans up at El Yelmo Film festival

Falling Angels, a film about three friends who Base jump Angel Falls in Venezuela won the grand prize at the El Yelmo film festival at the weekend.
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Emma Casanova and Steve Senior, new British Paragliding Champions. Photo: Marcus King

Steve Senior wins British Paragliding Championships 2012

Husband and wife couple Steve Senior and Emma Casanova were crowned the new British Paragliding Champions at the weekend after a week-long competition in Pedro Bernardo, Spain
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