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BGD Base 2

BGD Base 2 review (EN B)

Marcus King flies BGD’s new high-B paraglider, the Base 2. It's an easy-to-use package perfect for big days out
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BGD Cyclone

BGD Cyclone: tandem and trike PPG wing

The Cyclone is BGD's new heavy-duty paramotor wing for trike or foot-launched tandems. It will be available in 38m² and 42m² sizes
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BGD Base 2

First look: BGD Base 2 (EN B)

The Base 2 is BGD's new high-EN B cross-country paraglider, replacing the Punk in their range. Marcus King test-flew it in the South of France
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BGD Base 2

BGD release Base 2 (high EN-B)

BGD have released their new high EN-B paraglider, the Base 2. It replaces the Punk, and they say it's high performance and very confidence inspiring
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BGD Kiss

BGD Kiss: lightweight mountain wing

BGD have released a new lightweight mountain wing for hike and fly. It's called the Kiss, and is available in 16m² and 18m² sizes
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BGD Cure 2 review (EN C)

60km/h is a big claim for an EN-C paraglider. Erwin Voogt takes the BGD Cure 2 flying, speed probe at the ready, to find out for himself
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BGD Weightless 2020

New ‘MRT’ scoring at BGD Weightless 2020

Bruce Goldsmith won BGD Weightless 2020, flying the new EN-C Cure 2. The competition was scored using a new Multiple Radius Turnpoint system
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BGD Dual 2

BGD Dual 2 review (tandem)

Professional tandem pilot Seb Ospina tried out BGD's Dual 2 tandem, and concluded that it's "an impressive working tool that will awe pilots and passengers"
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BGD Cure 2

BGD Cure 2 : EN C

BGD have released the Cure 2, their "fast and accessible" EN-C replacement for the Cure though they say its structure and profile are closer to the Diva's
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BGD Punk review

BGD Punk Review (EN B)

Brian from Accounts goes on a hot date with a multi-coloured EN-B Punk
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