AirDesign

Shock Test

Understanding the EN system for paragliders

Bastienne Wentzel looks at how our paragliding equipment is tested and certified, and talks to Alain Zoller from Air Turquoise test house in Switzerland
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AirDesign UFO-Bi

AirDesign release new tandem single-skinner

AirDesign have released a tandem single-skin paraglider – the UFO-Bi is certified EN B and for 130-190kg
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AirDesign UFO

First Look: AirDesign UFO

The AirDesign UFO is a lightweight single-surface wing aimed at paraglider pilots heading out for hike-and-fly adventures
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AirDesign Le Slip

Le Slip Lightweight Harness Review

At just 220g when you put it on it’s like there’s nothing there – hence the name, says Marcus King
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AirDesign UFO

AirDesign UFO review (single-surface paraglider)

One paraglider, two people, different weights? Marcus and Charlie King try sharing the UFO, AirDesign's new superlight single-skinner
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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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AD Rise 4

AirDesign Rise 4 review (EN B)

Ed Ewing jumps onboard the soul train with AirDesign's new high EN-B Rise 4. "They call it the #thermalmonkey for a reason – this glider can climb!"
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Stephan Stiegler Rise 4 interview

Watch: AirDesign Rise 4 – interview with Stephan Stiegler

In spring 2020 Ed Ewing caught up with AirDesign’s CEO and designer Stephan Steigler to chat about their new high EN-B wing the Rise 4
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AirDesign Le Slip

AirDesign’s first harness – Le Slip

AirDesign have launched their first harness – a lightweight hike-and-fly harness weighing from just 200g
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Two chest-harness straps, pockets for water bottles

AirDesign hike-and-fly Trail backpack review

AirDesign's Hike-and-Fly Trail backpack is a specialist product designed to fulfil the needs of the hike-and-fly or adventure-racing pilot. We test it out.
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