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Marcella Uchoa’s World record 457km in Brazil

Marcella Uchoa flew a World Record declared-goal flight of 457km from Caicó in Brazil on 14 October, on her Enzo 2
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Niviuk Hawk harness

Niviuk Hawk and Arrow harnesses

Niviuk recently unveiled two new pod harnesses: the Hawk and Arrow. They are similar harnesses, but the Arrow has a fairing, the Hawk does not
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X-Berg Challenge 2022 Winners

X-Berg Challenge 2022: women trail runners win

Both categories of the 2022 X-Berg Challenge were won by women trail runners: Robyn Johnson (Extreme race) and Kathryn Fourie (Mini Race)
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Ozone F*Lite 2

Ozone F*Lite 2: 100g harness

The “World’s lightest paragliding harness” has been upgraded. The F*Lite 2 is designed for weight-conscious para-alpinists, and weighs around 100g
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Mungyeong launch, South Korea

PWCA Asian Tour: Mungyeong 15-22 October

The Paragliding World Cup Association Asian Tour 2022 is in Mungyeong, South Korea for a week from Saturday 15 October.
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Arizona Flying Circus 2023

Arizona Flying Circus is 20 in 2023

The fly-in is one of the biggest powered paragliding events in the US calendar and attracts hundreds of pilots each February
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Christian Maurer (SUI1)

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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