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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Himalayan Odyssey: Paragliding team crossing Himalayas

Himalayan guru Brad Sander and a multinational team of pilots are currently half way across the Indian Himalayas on the Himalayan Odyssey, having set off on 9 March 2010.
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The Path of the Condor documentary film

'The Path of the Condor' is a documentary film directed by Christian Holler, in which a paraglider pilot and an ornithologist study the life and flight characteristics of the world's largest bird, the condor.
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Icaro Paragliders celebrate 10 years with a new logo

German manufacturer Icaro Paragliders have a new logo and website to celebrate 10 years in the business.
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Into the Sky: Francois Isoard’s film of hang glider record-hunting in Namibia

'Into the Sky' is French hang glider pilot and cameraman Francois Isoard's documentary film of the December 2008 Namibian hang glider record-hunting expedition.
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Gin Gliders’ hybrid softshell jacket

Gin Gliders have increased their paragliding and multi-sport clothing range with their hybrid softshell jacket, which is now available in bronze as well as blue and kiwi.
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Gin Gliders’ Yak speed flying paraglider

Gin's speed flying and mountain paraglider, the Yak, as used by Stuart Holmes in his descent of Ama Dablam in November 2009, is now available for sale through Gin's dealer network.
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Paraglider hike and fly events in the French Alps for autumn 2010

French paragliding school Esprit Parapente are organising two hike-and-fly events in the French Alps for autumn 2010.
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Dudek 2010 T shirts

Polish paraglider manufacturer Dudek have some refreshing new T-shirt designs for 2010.
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Transdromoise paragliding hike-and-fly race 2010

The Transdromoise, paragliding hike-and-fly race across the Drome department of France, is set for 18 - 23 April 2010.
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Onika Paragliders new EN B paraglider: the Pegasus 3

Brazilian paraglider manufacturer Onika Paragliders have just brought out a new EN B-certified wing, the Pegasus 3.
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