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Pico do Gavial Andradas Brazil

PWCA announce extra comp for Brazil in September

An extra competition has been added to the 2023 PWC tour, with a round to be held in Pico do Gaviao, Brazil, from 23-30 September 2023
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AirDesign LiVi

AirDesign LiVi: Lightweight Vivo 2

The LiVi is the lightweight version of AirDesign's mid EN-B Vivo 2. It's around a kilo lighter, and AD say it is made for "living fully!"
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Triple Seven Matrix

Triple Seven release EN-A Matrix

Triple Seven have unveiled their new EN-A glider, the Matrix. It's a "light and sturdy" design, for trainee pilots, weekend adventurers and travellers
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Paraglider Testival Koessen 2023

Paraglider Testival Kössen: 8 – 11 June 2023

The Paraglider Testival will take place in Kössen, Austria, over the weekend of 8 - 11 June 2023. It will be run by Parashop
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Ozone Buzz Z7

Ozone release EN-B Buzz Z7

Ozone have just announced the Buzz Z7, the update to their low EN-B, aimed at beginners to intermediate-and-beyond pilots
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Paragliding World Championships 2023

Paragliding World Championships 2023: 20 May to 3 June

The Paragliding World Championships take place in Chamoux-sur-Gelon in the French Alps from 20 May until 3 June
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Tom Hodgkin received the trophy from Alistair Andrews

Tom Hodgkin wins Dragon Hike & Fly 2023

Tom Hodgkin won the Dragon Hike & Fly 2023, a three-day race organised by Crickhowell Paragliding around the hills of South East Wales, UK
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Muzi lands at Everest base camp

Muzi flies from Everest South Col at 8,000m

Li Shengtao successfully flew his paraglider from the South Col of Everest (8,000m) on 18 May 2023, landing safely back at base camp
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Muzi attempts Everest Climb&Fly

Muzi attempts Everest climb-and-fly

Chinese pilot Li Shengtao is hoping to climb-and-fly Everest. He should summit on 17 or 18 May and, conditions allowing, will fly from the top
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PWC 2023 Pegalajar Spain Overall Podium

Baptiste Lambert wins PWC Spain 2023

French pilots took all three podium spots at the PWC in Pegalajar, Spain. Baptiste Lambert was first, Andy Tallia second and Pierre Rémy third
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