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The view from above ... Pal Takats looks down on Olu Deniz. Photo: Pal Takats

New acro paragliding move: The Esfera

Pal Takats has invented a new paragliding acro manoeuvre, the Esfera, which means sphere in Spanish.
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Perfect wingovers by Raul Rodriguez

Wingovers on a paraglider look simple but are not easy to master. Here are some tips to get good, with acro master Raul Rodriguez
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Cross Country Magazine Issue 132 Contents

In Issue 132…

The Acro issue: Pal Takats reveals how to plan your acro learning curve and how you'll know you're ready for the big stuff.
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Next to the Matterhorn in 2009. Photo: Red Bull X-Alps

Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Pilot list announced

The Red Bull X-Alps 2011 athlete list was announced today. Surprise entrants include ‘Mad’ Mike Kung from Austria, who is entering for the first time.
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Cross Country and Paramotor Magazines’ 2011 Fly Forever calendar

The 2011 Fly Forever calendar from Cross Country and Paraglider magazines wil be available in XCshop.com from November.
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Plusmax chinguard converts PlusAir helmet to full-face

Plusmax PlusAir EN 966-certified helmets can now be converted from open- to closed- face by the addition of a specially-designed chinguard.
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Nova Ion Light: Lightweight paraglider

Nova have released a lightweight version of their EN B paraglider, the Ion.
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Go Pro HD Hero firmware update

A new firmware upgrade is available for the Go Pro HD Hero camera, that amongst other things enables upside-down mode and one button mode.
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SAS: Sup’Air’s dedicated speedflying harness

The SAS is a new reversible harness from Sup'Air, specifically designed for speedflying. It is lightweight and compact with an airbag and a reserve parachute pocket.
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Host the World Air Games 2013? Bidding open

The 2011 World Air Games has been cancelled, but bidding is open to find a host for the Games in 2013.
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