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News

Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Advance’s new tandem paraglider the BiBeta 4 in production

The Advance Bibeta 4 42 tandem paraglider passed certification at the end of February
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Ozone’s Rush 2 now certified

The Ozone Rush 2 is now certified LTF 1-2 / EN B in the S, M, and L sizes. XS and XL will follow shortly
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FLX Infinity Tumble

Ozone’s FLX passes load test at 13G!

The new Felix Rodriguez Pro Model is here! Ozone has created what they say is the ultimate acro paraglider for pilots who want to fly like Felix
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SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker

SPOT now available in Europe from XCshop.com

It’s all our worst nightmare, crashing in a remote location where there is no mobile coverage
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Paraglider testing house Air Turquoise rebranded

Air Turquoise are proud to unveil their new website
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2008 British Open registration open

Registration for all three rounds of the 2008 British Open Competitions is now open
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Mathias Roten in fatal speed riding accident

It is with the deepest of sorrow that we have to report the death of the brilliant young Swiss star, Mathias Roten
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Jonny Durand breaks Australian hang gliding record

The Australian Hang Gliding Record was broken today. Jonny Durand flew 517 kms from Beechmont for a new Aussie record.
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International Oludeniz Air Games 2008

Babadag is back to its former glory as an internationally renowned flyers' paradise
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Parahawking in Nepal: Under the wings of Kevin

Scott Mason and Kevin, the Egyptian vulture he trained, have had a busy season at the Maya Devi bird refuge on the banks of lake Pokhara, Nepal
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