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Jim Black. Photo: Jim Black

‘I’m feeling top of the stack!’

Jim Black from the USA was the lucky pilot who won first prize in the Cross Country Prize Draw 2026. But which glider did he choose?
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Win a paraglider in the Cross Country Prize Draw 2026

Win a wing in our Prize Draw 2026

Now's the very best time to join the family and subscribe. You could win a new paraglider of your choice in our draw – what would you choose?
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Gin Bandit 2

Gin unveil Bandit 2

Gin have officially launched the EN-B Bandit 2, which is aimed at pilots seeking “genuine cross-country" flights as well as vol biv adventures.
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Gin Verso 4

First Look: Gin Verso 4

Bastienne Wentzel takes a close look at the Verso 4, Gin's new open harness with light design, robust features, and a detachable rucksack
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Gin Verso 4

Gin release Verso 4

Gin have released the fourth version of their popular Verso reversible harness to meet the versatile needs of everyday pilots
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Gin Gliders Elise

Gin Gliders release the Elise: EN-A school wing

For school and leisure pilots, Gin Gliders say the new EN-A Elise is safe, fun and versatile, for site flying, XC, travel or hike-and-fly
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Design Insight: Gin GTO 3

“Attention to detail and precise trimming.” Marcus King talks to Gin Seok Song about Gin’s new two-line EN-C
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Gin Pegasus 4

Gin Gliders unveil Pegasus 4

Gin's Pegasus 4 is aimed at beginner and leisure pilots. It has increased roll stability and a more direct feel than its predecessor
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Mini tandems – Little Cloud Puffin and Gin Fuse Mini

Design Insight: Mini Tandems

Smaller tandems can be flown in higher winds, or by lighter pilots. Marcus King finds out more about these niche gliders
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Cross Country Prize Draw 2025

Who won the wing? Prize draw winner revealed

One lucky subscriber has bagged themselves a brand new solo paraglider from either Advance, Gin, Ozone, Supair or Swing
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Cross Country 264:March / April 2026

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