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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

The Icaro Maverick

Werner Schutz to fly Icaro Maverick

Werner Schütz, winner of the German OLC 2007 Paragliding Open, will be flying the 2008 season aboard the new Maverick M
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With Patrick we fly fast, the thermals are more nervous and narrow

Hang gliding in Namibia: The Calling 2008

Five world records and a 400 km convergence line are just rewards for French record breaker Gil Souviron as he finds the answers to his calling in the deserts of Africa
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Team 5 Symposium 2008

First Team 5 symposium for paragliding schools and distributors.

Austrian manufacturer Team 5 have just held their first symposium for flying schools and merchants
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Dean Stratton and Josh Cohn XC and competition clinics

2007 US Paragliding National Champion Dean Stratton and 2008 Pre-world gold medalist Josh Cohn will be holding a well rounded clinic in Santa Barbara, California
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Pro Design Cuga

Pro Design’s Cuga passes EN B

Pro Design's Cuga paraglider has successfully passed the new EN certification in sizes 75 and 90, and is in production
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Paragliding in Sopot, Bulgaria

Skynomad Paragliding Open 2008

The Skynomad Open will run this year from 10th to 16th August, the week after the World Cup in Sopot, Bulgaria.
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Colombian Hang Gliding Nationals 2008

The Colombian Hang Gliding Nationals and Open Hang Gliding Competition is ready to go
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Nova Mentor. Photo: NOVA / Till Gottbrath

Nova Mentor certified LTF 1-2

The Nova Mentor has now received LTF certification in four sizes, covering a load range of 70 to 130 kg
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Alpine Flying Centre opens new bunk room

The Alpine Flying Centre, based near Chamonix, now has a bunk room. Clients can book or just turn up and stay for one night or more
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Italian Open Hang Gliding Championship 2008

The Bergamo Hang gliding Trophy (Trofeo Internazionale dell'Isola) has become the Italian Open Hang Gliding Championship
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