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Days of discovery ... acro paragliding back in the 1990s

Los Rodriguez: the latest movie project from Acro’s first family

Got $25? Then you too can fulfil your dreams and become a movie producer and help support a movie about the Rodriguez brothers
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In issue 143: Skywalk’s Cayenne 4 and Sky’s Antea 2, both EN C

Issue 143 of Cross Country magazine features reviews of Sky's Antea 2 (EN C) and Skywalk's Cayenne 4 (EN C).
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XCshop.com: XCertina now in stock

The XCertina, the much copied but never bettered bag for concertina-packing your paraglider is now back in stock in the XCshop.
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Wings of Kilimanjaro

Wings of Kilimanjaro: ‘The experience of a lifetime’

Organiser Adrian McRae explains the Wings Of Kilimanjaro project – and tells us why we should get involved
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In issue 143: Speedbar Masterclass

What is rear-riser control and why are people talking about it? When should it be used and why? Is it for everyone, or just a few elite pilots flying two-line race machines?
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New Issue: What’s In Cross Country 143

From flying world records to chasing miles through mountains, this issue of Cross Country is packed. Including reviews of the Cayenne 4, the Antea 2 and the Flymaster Live.
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Take off at St Andre. Photo: www.para-euro2012.com

European Paragliding Championships 2012: Competition starts

The 12th European Paragliding Championships is due to kick off in St Andre, France Monday 3 September, for two weeks of high level competition among some of Europe's best competition pilots
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A still from Stephane Boulanger's 12-minute film

Mont Blanc toplandings: Video round-up

On Sunday 19 August over 60 pilots toplanded Mont Blanc by paraglider, and lots more soared the summit and above. We've rounded up the videos...
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Who will be in the Red Bull X-Alps 2013?

Red Bull X-Alps 2013: Application Deadline Looms

The deadline to apply for next year's Red Bull X-Alps is looming. Organisers sent out a press release today...
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Paragliding World Cup, Sun Valley: The search for Guy Anderson

Missing British Paragliding World Cup pilot has been found alive after nearly 50 hours injured in the mountains.
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