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Red Bull X-Alps 2023: Full Line-Up Revealed

The full line-up of pilots for the 2023 Red Bull X-Alps has been revealed, and once again seven-time winner Chrigel Maurer is back to defend his title.
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Laurie Genovese hiking during the Red Bull X-Alps 2021 on Furkapass, Switzerland, on June 27, 2021. // Adi Geisegger / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202106270275 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull X-Alps 2023: Women take centre stage

The second batch of Red Bull X-Alps 2023 pilots has been announced – and the story is it’s all about the women
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Apco SLT High MKII paramotor harness

Apco SLT MK II paramotor harness

Apco have updated their Superlight paramotor harness. It offers “maximum comfort for minimum weight”, and is available in High and Low hang point versions 
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Pal Takats in the 2019 race. Photo: Harald Tauderer

Red Bull X-Alps 2023: Look who’s back…

The first 12 pilots have been announced for the Red Bull X-Alps 2023. And the first surprise? Acro legend and X-Alps veteran Pal Takats is back
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'Bullseye!' Hike-and-fly

‘Bullseye!’ Hike-and-fly with a twist in Australia

SkyOut Hike-and-Fly Bullseye competition: Cross Country's Allen Weynberg reports from a fun hike-and-fly comp Down Under
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PWC 2022 Korea

Martin Jovanoski wins PWC South Korea

Martin Jovanoski (MKD, Gin Boomerang 12) won the South Korea leg of the Paragliding World Cup 2022, with Violeta Jimenez (USA, Ozone Enzo 3) first woman
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Phi Maestro 2 Light

Phi Maestro 2 Light – EN B

The lightweight version of Phi's high-B Maestro has been released in seven sizes, with weights starting at 3kg for the smallest size with superlight risers 
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Timo Leonetti wins XContest 2022

Timo Leonetti wins XContest 2022

19-year-old French pilot Timo Leonetti won the 2022 XContest, flying an Ozone Enzo 3 and a Gin Boomerang 12 in Europe and Brazil
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Davinci Classic 2

Davinci Classic 2: progression glider

The Classic 2 is listed as Davinci's low-B glider, but it's actually certified EN A in all four sizes. For school to XC use it has "Smart Double Layer" tech
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Little Cloud Grasshopper mk2

Little Cloud Grasshopper Mk2 pod harness

Little Cloud's Grasshopper Mk2 is a step-through, hammock-style lightweight pod harness with an inflatable protector and back fairing
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