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Cross Country Prize Draw Summer 2026 Wings

Win a brand new paraglider in our prize draw 2026

Subscribe to Cross Country magazine today and you'll automatically be entered into our Subscribers' Prize Draw on Friday 7 August 2026
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Phi Rowdy

Phi release Rowdy parakite

Earlier this year Phi posted an April Fool’s joke saying “no” to parakites. Actually they have been busy developing three prototypes.
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Paragliding Grand Bornand

SRS Ozone edition arrives in Le Grand Bornand

The fourth edition of SRS kicks off this weekend in Grand Bornand, France. Almost 130 pilots including 15 women are taking part.
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zoom xhb high EN-B

Zoom unveil XHB: high performance EN-B

Zoom have unveiled the XHB, a high-end EN-B aimed at experienced cross country pilots who want to continue developing their skills.
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Voolaris Tracker

Tracking device adds Starlink

Starlink-enabled tracking for pilots is a step closer following successful trials by Alfapilot, makers of the Voolaris Tracker.
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Independence Pioneer 4

Independence release Pioneer 4

The Pioneer 4 is an ideal wing for newly qualified pilots with a feature that lets pilots transform it from an EN-A to an EN-B.
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BGD Epic Freestyle 2

BGD release updated Epic Freestyle

BGD's Epic Freestyle, designed for SIV and acro, has been revamped and updated, with new risers, acro handles and three new colours.
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Swing Sphera 2 RS

Swing launch “pure-bred” EN-C Sphera 2 RS

Swing Sphera 2 RS is a two-liner designed for big cross country days and competition, aimed at pilots with “solid EN-C experience”.
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Adi Geisegger light painting Red Bull Illume

Deadline looms for Illume photo contest

Photographers have until the end of the month to enter The Illume Awards, a photo competition that celebrates adventure and action sports.
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Winners of the Ozone Chabre Open 2026

Ozone Chabre Open 2026: ‘The original fun comp’

Pilots at the Ozone Chabre Open 2026 flew "six days out of seven" with four tasks flown and scores of pilots flying personal bests
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