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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Felix Baumgartner Red Bull Stratos

Felix Baumgartner dies paramotoring

The Austrian skydiver, Base jumper and Red Bull pilot who jumped from the edge of space, has died in a paramotoring accident in Italy.
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Zoom launch XB LT

A lightweight intermediate wing aimed at the progressing pilot looking to make their first cross country flights or ambitious hike-and-fly missions.
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Gin Verso 4

Gin release Verso 4

Gin have released the fourth version of their popular Verso reversible harness to meet the versatile needs of everyday pilots
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Ozone Lite rescue container

Safety notice: Ozone front container handles

Ozone have issued a safety notice, recalling the handles for some front rescue containers manufactured since 2021
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Eigertour

Fast conditions at Eigertour 2025

The Swiss mountains of the Bernese Oberland played host to a spectacular and successful eighth edition of the Eigertour.
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PWC Feltre 2025

Baptiste Lambert wins PWC Feltre

The Paragliding World Cup in Feltre, Italy finished with Baptiste Lambert (FRA) taking the overall win and Sarah Zimmermann (SUI) triumphing in the women’s category
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SRS Skywalk Gemona Edition

‘I was in goal sipping an Aperol Spritz!’

After six tasks Pál Takáts won the SRS Skywalk Edition in Gemona, Italy – and Magdalena Janaway won the women's class
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The El Yelmo Film Festival 2025 featured the film X-Pyr 2024

El Yelmo 2025: And the award goes to…

The Spanish free flight and film festival El Yelmo celebrated its 25th anniversary – we round up the winning films
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Skywalk X-Alps 6

Skywalk announce X-Alps6 (EN D)

Hot on the heels of the Red Bull X-Alps, Skywalk have announced the production model of their X-Alps wing is available to buy.
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Cross Country Prize Draw Summer 2025

Win a wing in our Summer Prize Draw

Now's the very best time to join the family and subscribe. You could win a new paraglider of your choice in our draw – what would you choose?
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