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Verbier Summits blogging

Verbier Summits have a new blog on their website with news of their adventures, paragliding tips and promotions.
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No more Wagas Festival

It is with sadness that Parateam club of St Hilaire du Touvet announced earlier this month that the 2009 event was the last of Dune du Pyla's Wagas Festivals.
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U-Turn IQ3 reversible paragliding harness

U-Turn have created a lightweight reversible paragliding harness, the IQ3, that they say does not compromise on safety or comfort, even for long XC flights.
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Texas single surface shootout – hang gliding competition

The USHPA-sanctioned Texas Single Surface Shootout hang gliding competition takes place from 24 - 29 May 2010 near Luling, Texas.
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Axis Para Vega III cross country paraglider

Axis Para have been working on a new cross country paraglider. Now the Vega III is almost ready, and is expected to achieve EN C certification.
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Teaching the Indian Air Force to paraglide

Indian paragliding school and club, Nirvana Adventures, have won a contract to teach over 100 airmen from various bases in the Indian Air Force, to fly paragliders.
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XTC cross country paragliding courses Slovenia

xTc Paragliding are offering beginner / improver cross country courses from the Tolmin-Kobarid valley, Slovenia. The week of 16 - 23 June British Club Pilots with 25 hours + airtime can work on their BHPA Pilot rating.
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Wings of Change Braveheart high performance paraglider

Wings of Change's Braveheart high-performance EN D 'race machine' is certified EN D, and was designed "for absolute top performance, whilst still being manageable".
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Skywalk Chili 2 paraglider certified in XS and L sizes

Skywalk's high-end LTF 1-2 paraglider, the Chili 2, is now certified in sizes XS and L as well as S and M. An XL will follow shortly.
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Gin Boomerang 7 competition paraglider

Gin's Boomerang 7 competition paraglider features a new leading edge valve system for stability at speed. It will be in production soon in 6 sizes.
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