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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Bornes to Fly 2021

Maxime Pinot wins Bornes to Fly 2021

Maxime Pinot won the 2021 edition of Bornes to Fly, Annecy's three-day hike-and-fly race. He finished 17 minutes ahead of second-placed Chrigel Maurer
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Icaro Xema 2 harness

Icaro Xema2 reversible paragliding harness

The Xema² is Icaro's new lightweight reversible harness. It has an airbag protector, and is for everyday flying or hike-and-fly
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Dudek Powerseat Light

Dudek Powerseat Light: paramotor harness

The Powerseat Light is a lightweight paramotor harness from Dudek, who say it's comfortable and durable. It is designed for low hangpoint frames
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Kinga at Hochgrindeck, Austria on 17 June 2019. Photo: Red Bull X-Alps

Red Bull X-Alps 2021: Kinga Masztalerz withdraws

One of the stand-out Rookies from the last edition of the X-Alps has had to withdraw from this year's competition due to a stress fracture
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hang glider

2021 HG Worlds to go ahead in July

The FAI have confirmed that the 2021 Hang Gliding Class 1 and 5 World  Championships will go ahead in North Macedonia in July
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Level Wings Force 41

Level Wings release Force 41 tandem

French brand Level Wings have released a 41m² tandem paraglider called the Force 41. It's EN / LTF B certified, and aimed at pro and leisure markets
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Flytec and Bräuniger instruments

GPS bug fix for Flytec / Bräuniger instruments

Volirium have announced there is a fix on its way to resolve GPS issues with Flytec 6020, 6030, Competino+ and Compeo+ flight instruments
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Dudek Soul 2021

Dudek Soul 2021 lightweight pod harness

Dudek have released the Soul 2021, a lightweight pod harness. It's a brand new design, weighs 3.5kg in size M and is optimised for comfort
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Scout pod harness

Scout pod harness with ‘optional climb assist’

Scout have designed a pod harness with an "optional climb-assist" motor for "the unlucky pilots who live in the flatlands"
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Federico Baratto dies in Bassano tandem HG accident

Federico Baratto, an Italian hang gliding champion and professional tandem hang glider pilot has died in a tragic accident in the Italian Alps
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