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Lightweight

Ozone Alpina 4 GT

Ozone release new Alpina 4 GT

Ozone have released the Alpina 4 GT. It's a semi-light three-liner, an update to the Alpina 4 with more robust cloth on the top surface
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Gin Yeti Race

Gin Yeti Race harness now available

Gin's ultralight Yeti Race cocoon harness is out. Designed for vol-biv, Gin say it's light and durable with plenty of storage space
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Ozone F*Race 2

Ozone F*Race 2 now available

Ozone have now released the much anticipated F*Race 2, an ultralight competition and adventure pod harness for pilots who want performance and low pack volume.
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Pal Takats in Red Bull X-Alps 2023

Hike-and-fly season 2025 has started

The sport of hike-and-fly has truly landed. Over the next few months there are 26 registered events from the Pyrenees to Brazil
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Red Bull X-Alps what's in the bag? Photo: Raphael Garagnon / @raphgara

What’s in the (X-Alps) bag?

What are pilots flying in this year's Red Bull X-Alps adventure race? We find out what wings and harnesses will be in their bags
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Supair ALP

Design Insight: Hike-and-fly submarines

Ultralight hike-and-fly submarine harnesses offer cutting-edge performance and design. Przemek Marek visited Supair and Neo to learn more
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UP has announced three new wings for 2025. The Rimo 2 (EN-A), Makalu 5 (low EN-B) and Lhotse X, an ultralight EN-B

UP release three new wings for 2025

UP has announced three new wings for 2025. The Rimo 2 (EN-A), Makalu 5 (low EN-B) and Lhotse X, an ultralight EN-B
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My Flying Life: Chrigel Maurer and Peter von Känel 

The two adventure pilots talk about the gear they took on their X-Peaks  adventure – and what really mattered 
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Nova Unveil Doubleskin 2

Nova have released a new version of their popular lightweight Doubleskin, aimed at hike-and-fly and vol-biv pilots
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Ozone Lyght

Ozone release Lyght two-liner

Ozone release lightweight version of the Photon, saving 800 grams to offer the ‘highest performance lightweight experience.'
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Cross Country 258:July 2025

From the Scottish Highlands to Peru and Jordan, issue 258 is packed with free-flight adventure plus the latest innovations
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