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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Skywalk Range side view

Skywalk Range competition harness

The Skywalk Range competition harness has been designed for pilots who expect "maximum performance" from their flying equipment
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Dudek Globe rescue parachute

Dudek Globe rescue chute

The Globe rescue chute is a successor of the long-produced SH-1 and SH-bi reserves
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Hans Bausenwein

Hans Bausenwein new CEO of the PMA

Hans Bausenwein is the new Chief Executive Officer of the Paraglider Manufacturers Association (PMA)
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Martin Haerri new Swiss hang gliding champion

The International Swiss Hang Gliding Championships was held in Stans near Lucerne, Switzerland over the weekend of 8-12 May 2008
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Fancy a walk? The Alpha 4 Hike is aimed at paraglider pilots who like to take a hike

Alpha 4 Hike in production

Advance's first walkers' paraglider, the Alpha 4 Hike, is now in production. The first gliders will be available next month.
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Fly Scotland: Arran Paragliding Open 2008

As part of the Scottish Nationals series, Flying Fever are hosting an Arran paragliding competition over the weekend of 17-18 May 2008
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Bruce Kavanagh, a brilliant and dedicated hang glider pilot

Bruce Kavanagh wins British Hang Gliding Open

Bruce Kavanagh (Wills Wing T2) took first place in the first round of the British Open Series at the Long Mynd
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Steve Nash wins X-Scotia 2008

Steve Nash wins X-Scotia 2008 – Scotland's biggest adventure paragliding race
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Tandem in Puerto Vallarta: www.activ8vallarta.com

New action sports agency in Mexico

Paragliding pilot Peter Brinkeby has opened a new action sports tour agency in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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Poggio Bustone podium: 1 Urban Valic, 2 Primoz Podobnik, 3 Stefan Schmoker

Urban Valic wins at Poggio Bustone

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