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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Manilla Open 2008 video

Riaan Nieuwoudt's video of the XC Open in Manilla (9-16 Feb 2008) is here: Turn up the volume, and enjoy...
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Sol's new tandem paraglider, the Koala

Sol’s new tandem, the Koala

The Koala is Sol's new tandem paraglider. The company say it is designed for pilots who need a complete range of security, comfort and performance
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Sol Prymus 3

New Sol Prymus 3

Sol are proud to unveil the third incarnation of the Prymus
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US airlines set to sting

It’s about to get even harder to get your flying gear on an aeroplane! US airlines who, up until now, had been far more lenient with excess baggage charges than their European counterparts, are about to buckle up
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New Wills Wing distribution in Europe

Seagull Aviation has been appointed distributor of Wills Wing hang gliding equipment throughout most of Western Europe
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Colombian Hang Gliding Open 2008

The 2008 Colombian Hang Gliding Nationals will be an Open FAI category 2 event held in the wonderful town of Roldanillo frp 12-19 July
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Fulvio Pacher dies in tandem accident

Fulvio Pacher, brother of Jimmy and importer of Gin Gliders in Italy, was killed in a tandem accident on Col de Rossi, Marmolada, on 22 February 2008
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Chrigel Maurer sets new Infinite Tumble record

Chrigel Maurer executes 155 Infinite Tumbles
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Francois Bon. Photo: Acro-base.com

Francois Bon speedrides Aconcagua

Francois Bon, Gin Gliders' speedriding test pilot, has just taken the sport to a new level
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Urban Valic

Valic brothers leave Mac Para

Aljaz and Urban Valic are leaving Mac Para
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