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Aerius quick-pack Happy Bag

Aerius quick-pack Happy Bag

Aërius have released the Happy Bag, a quick-pack bag for paragliders
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Niviuk's new two-line competition paraglider, the Icepeak 5

Niviuk’s new competition paraglider: Icepeak 5

Niviuk's new two-line competition paraglider for 2011, the Icepeak5, is now in production.
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MacPara Hawaii pod paraglider harness

Hawaii: MacPara’s new pod harness

MacPara's Hawaii is an aerodynamic pod harness for experienced cross country and competition paraglider pilots.
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Brauniger IQ Basic GPS/vario flight instrument

Upgrade for Brauniger’s IQ5 Basic/GPS flight instrument

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Ozone Chabre Open logo 2011

Ozone Chabre Open 2011: Registration opens tonight

Registration for the Ozone Chabre Open begins at 20:00 GMT tonight.
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Airdesign paragliders

AirDesign: new manufacturer

Stephan Stiegler and Martin Gostner quit Airwave to start AirDesign Paragliders
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The Summit XC2. Photo: UP

UP reveal the Summit XC2

UP have launched their new EN C paraglider. The company say it will be shipping in March.
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Manilla XC Camp 2011: Battle hots up

It's hot in Manilla as temperatures reach 40C and distances go to 200km and beyond
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Paragliding in the Himalaya with John Silvester

Himalayan paragliding with John Silvester

Paragliding with high altitude guru John Silvester gives Thayer Walker a new perspective on life
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A Google Earth screenshot of the area around Mount Beauty, Australia

British hang glider pilot in fatal accident

Andrew Hurst, a UK hang glider pilot, has died following an accident in Australia. His family has been informed.
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