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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

X-Berg Challenge 2021

X-Berg Challenge 2021: runner Jon Kirkman wins

Jon Kirkman won the Extreme category of the 2021 X-Berg Challenge for the second consecutive time, as a trail runner. He won as a mountain biker in 2019! 
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Hike and Fly New Zealand

Wanaka hike and fly, New Zealand

Fraser Monteith and Vicki Zadrozny won the Wanaka Hike and Fly event that took place over the second weekend of March, the first of its kind in New Zealand
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Supair Eona 3

Supair Eona 3 – EN-A school glider

Supair have released their new school glider, the Eona 3. It benefits for Supair's extra-strong attachment tabs, as seen on the Sora 2+ tandem
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Red Bull X-Alps: 2021 route revealed

The Red Bull X-Alps 2021 route has been revealed – and it's a massive out-and-return from Salzburg to Mont Blanc and back
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Skyman CrossAlps2

Skyman CrossAlps2: EN-C mountain wing

Skyman have released the new CrossAlps² EN-C mountain wing. They say it's faster and more agile than the original, and has better glide at speed
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777 R-Light 3

777 R-Light 3: lightweight EN B

The new R-Light from Triple Seven is the lightweight version of the Rook 3 and, "a wing that is made for aerial adventure"
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Paragliding World Championships 2021: Cancelled

The FAI Paragliding World Championships in France have been cancelled due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
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Gin Pegasus 3

Gin Pegasus 3: entry-level paramotor wing

Gin have released a new entry-level wing for paramotoring: The Pegasus 3 is DGAC approved in four sizes, and also has EN-A certification for free flight
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Gin Genie Lite3 rescue deck safety notice

Safety notice: Gin Genie Lite 3 Rescue Deck

Gin have issued a safety notice concerning the Genie Lite 3 rescue deck. Some units have faulty zippers, which could make reserve extraction difficult
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AirDesign UFO

“Beam me up”: AirDesign’s new UFO

AirDesign have unveiled a brand new version of their single-surface paraglider, the UFO. They say it's simple, safe and light, with EN-B certification  
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