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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Independence paraglider harnesses updated

Independence have redesigned their paraglider harness range for 2010, with all models having a stiffer back support, new lightweight snap-lock karabiners and optional lightweight carbon seat plate.
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16th Azores Paragliding Festival 2010, Sao Miguel island

16th Azores Paragliding Festival August 2010

The 16th annual Azores Paragliding Festival takes place on the island of Sao Miguel from 26 - 29 August 2010.
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Aeros SX rescue parachute

Aeros' new rescue parachute, the SX, has been tested to 115 kg with a descent rate of 5.5 m/s.
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Basisrausch Crystal glove for paragliding and hang gliding

Swiss-based free flight equipment company Basisrausch have created a new glove for hang glider and paraglider pilots. The Crystal is a three season wind-proof glove that has been made for comfort, warmth and sensitivity.
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Skywalk Cult-C lightweight paragliding harness

skywalk's new lightweight, compact harness for hike-and-flyers, the Cult-C, is certified to 120 kg.
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Hernan Pitocco infinite tumbles – with a paramotor

Argentinian paragliding acro star Hernan Pitocco infinite tumbles a paramotor.
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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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