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Updates from around the paragliding and free-flying world

Gin Yeti 5

Gin Yeti 5 – EN-A mountain wing

Gin have released the Yeti 5. The EN-A mounain wing is suitable for beginners upwards, for simple hike-and-fly or more committed mountain adventures
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Ozone Speedster 3

Ozone Speedster 3: PPG

Ozone say the new Speedster 3 is the fastest and most efficient yet. It is made for cross country, classic competitions and slalom races
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European Paragliding Championships 2020 are on

The FAI European Paragliding Championships in Serbia are on. At least that’s the plan for now
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Paragliding Tips: How to deal with shoulder pain

Physiotherapist Toby Clifford investigates a common complaint among hang glider and paraglider pilots and suggests some solutions
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Red Bull X-Alps 2021: Applications open!

Do you have the strength, skills and drive to hike and paraglide across the Alps? Applications for the Red Bull X-Alps 2021 opened on 1 July 2020
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Freedom Open

Philipp Haag wins Freedom Open

Philipp Haag won the Freedom Open in Slovenia, which finished on 27 June. Adel Honti topped the women's podium, and Kay Kuehne won Sports class
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Owen Morse

Hang gliding world record: 222 miles out-and-return

US hang glider pilot Owen Morse flew a 222.22 mile (358km) out-and-return flight in the Owens Valley on 20 June 2020 on his Wills Wing T3
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Summer Prize Draw 2020: Who won the wing?

Cross Country Summer Prize Draw 2020 winners revealed: find out who won the paraglider, harness, instrument, gloves, sunglasses and all the other prizes
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FAI Young Artist competition 2021

The theme for the FAI's 2021 Young Artist competition is, 'A friendlier world with air sports'. The competition is open to 6-17 year olds
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Coupe Icare 2020 goes back to basics

The Coupe Icare 2020 is to have its wings clipped this year, because of the coronavirus pandemic
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