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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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Apco Karisma II

Apco Karisma II – lightweight EN A

The Karisma II is Apco's new lightweight EN-A paraglider. It weighs 4.5kg in M, and Apco say it is confidence-inspiring with top-level safety
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Dudek Run&Fly 2

Dudek Run&Fly 2: 1kg single-skin paraglider

The "World's smallest and lightest paraglider" has been updated. Dudek's Run&Fly 2 is still less than a kilo in the smallest size, and now more accessible
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AirDesign Sock

AirDesign Sock pod harness

Airdesign have released a lightweight pod harness. It's called the Sock, and AD say it fits snugly but comfortably– no pressure points, no blisters
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PWC Gochang, South Korea

PWC 2022 Gochang, South Korea: 1 – 8 October

The final round of the 2022 Paragliding World Cup starts in a week's time in Gochang, South Korea (1-8 October). Next stop after this is the Superfinal
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BGD Echo 2

BGD Echo 2, lightweight low-B

BGD have released the Echo 2, the lightweight version of their Epic 2. It is an everyday multipurpose wing for site flying, XC, hike-and-fly or vol-biv 
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