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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Beamer 2 steerable Rogallo reserve parachute

Swiss company High Adventure have released the Beamer 2, a new version of their 1995 classic rogallo steerable reserve parachute.
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What’s in XC130

The latest issue of Cross Country is out now in both paper and digital formats. Read on for editor Ed Ewing’s taster of what’s brewing inside.
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Winner of Cross Country’s 2009 prize draw enjoys his new Advance paraglider

John Perez won an Advance paraglider in the 2009 Cross Country prize draw. He made this video to record his first flight on his new wing.
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WIN a paraglider in the 2010 Cross Country Prize draw

Six of the biggest brands in the sport are joining us to create the best prize draw we've ever run!
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Nervures Aloha lightweight EN A mountain paraglider

Nervures' new lightweight mountain paraglider, the Aloha, is certified EN A and ready now.
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Josh Cohn and Joanna Di Grigoli PWC American Open champions

Josh Cohn (US) and Joanna Di Grigoli (VE) were first placed pilots in the Chelan round of the PWC, held from 18 - 24 July. This was the last American round, and they are also the American Open champions for 2010.
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Ozone Delta and Buzz Z3 paragliders certified in XS

Ozone are pleased to announce that the Delta and Buzz Z3 have both been certified in the XS size and are in production.
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Infinite Tumbling a tandem paraglider

Pál Takats is plannning to attempt the World's first tandem infinite tumbling sequence at lake Walensee in Switzerland on 6 August 2010, with passenger Gabor Kezi on an XXL U-Turn Thriller.
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Gerolf Heinrichs wins European Hang Gliding Championships 2010

Austrian Gerolf Heinrichs has won the 17th FAI European Hang Gliding Championships, held in Ager, Spain, which finished on 24 July 2010.
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Advance Lightness pod harness and rucksack for hike and fly

Developed for the X-Alps, Advance's Lightness is a pod-style racing paraglider harness and rucksack duo, designed to offer maximum performance and comfort for minimum weight.
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