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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Eli Egger on the Nova Bantam 2

Red Bull Dolomitenmann 2023 race report

The Red Bull Dolomitenman took place in Lienz, Austria on 9 September 2023. It was the first edition in the 36-year history that women could enter
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Skywalk Tequila 6

Skywalk Tequila 6: EN-B sports-intermediate

Skywalk have released the Tequila 6, their new EN-B sports intermediate paraglider which is aimed at post-training pilots and first XCs
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Wanderbird Hike & Fly Trophy Stubai 2023

Wanderbird Hike & Fly Trophy Stubai 2023

120 pilots took part in the Wanderbird Hike & Fly Trophy that took place in Stubai over the first weekend of September
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Maxime Pinot wins PWC Targasonne, France. Photo: PWCA

Maxime Pinot wins PWC Targasonne 2023

Maxime Pinot has won the Paragliding World Cup 2023 round in Targasonne, France. Top woman was American pilot Violeta Jimenez
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Skywalk Breeze 2 modular lightweight harness

Skywalks's lightweight modular harness has been updated. the Breeze 2 can be flown stripped down, or with a Permair 2.0 protector/storage section
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Olivier Roche was flying a yellow Epsilon 9 when he went missing on Friday 18 August

Olivier Roche: Body found after 11 days

The body of Olivier Roche, the pilot who went missing in the French Alps on 18 August, has been found and recovered
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Flymaster C Series instruments

Flymaster C-Series instruments

Flymaster have released new C-Series competition-ready flight instruments: The Live C and Nav C replace the Live SD and Nav SD
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Ozone Zeolite 2 GT

Ozone Zeolite 2 GT: hike-and-fly racing machine

Ozone have released the Zeolite 2 GT, their new "hike-and-fly racing machine". It's a more durable version of their 2023 Red Bull X-Alps wing
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PWC Targasonne, France

PWC Heads to Targasonne, France

Pilots have gathered in Targasonne, France for the fifth round of the Paragliding World Cup. Here is where to follow the action
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Olivier Roche was flying a yellow Epsilon 9 when he went missing on Friday 18 August

Olivier Roche: Missing in the Alps

The family of a pilot missing in the Alps for a week have appealed to pilots and hikers for information
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