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Ozone Chabre Open 2011: Registration opens tonight

Registration for the Ozone Chabre Open begins at 20:00 GMT tonight.
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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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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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Nordic Open 2011: Places filling fast

'Be quick, the Nordic Paragliding Open in Portugal is nearly full,' reports organiser Mads Syndergaard
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Samoens Speed Riding Cup 2011

The fourth Samoëns Speed Riding Cup will take place on 18 and 19 March 2011 in France's Haute Savoie region
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Michael Sigel. Photo: PWC

Paragliding World Cup 2011: Michael Sigel wins in Colombia

Michael Sigel has won the first leg of the 2011 Paragliding World Cup. The Swiss pilot beat Russell Ogden (GB) into second place.
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US Paragliding Nationals 2011: Round 1, Red Rock Nationals

The Red Rock Paragliding Nationals 2011 takes place in Richfield, Utah from 24 - 30 July 2011. Registration is open now.
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