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SRS Gin edition 2023: Teams podium

Mark Hayman wins SRS Gin Edition 2023

Mark Hayman (GB)  and Summer Barham (US) won the overall and women's categories of the SRS Gin edition in St Jean Montclar, France
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Chrigel Maurer (centre) and Thomas Theurillat (right) at the prize-giving at the the end of the Red Bull X-Alps 2021. Photo: Lukas Pilz / Red Bull Content Pool

Red Bull X-Alps 2023: Chrigel switches out supporters

Chrigel Maurer has announced a brand new support team for the Red Bull X-Alps, less than a week before the start of the race
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Manuel Nübel in 2021. Photo: Adi Geisegger / Red Bull Content Pool

Red Bull X-Alps 2023: Race starts 11 June

The start of the Red Bull X-Alps is less than one week away. As pilots arrive in Kitzbuhel we take a look at what you need to know
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Maxime Pinot. Photo: Jean-Mi Ara / Flight-addict.fr

Paragliding Worlds 2023: France wins triple-gold

France have swept the board at the FAI Paragliding World Championships 2023, winning first place in Overall, Women and Nations competitions.
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Flow Paragliders Panorama 2

Flow Paragliders Panorama 2 tandem

Made to “share the stoke,” Flow say the Panorama 2 tandem is easy to launch, and its light brake pressure makes it feel like a solo
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Advance Axess 5

Advance Axess 5 beginner harness

Advance have released a new and improved version of their all-round beginner-friendly open harness, the Axess 5
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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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