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Skywalk X-Alps 4

Skywalk X-Alps 4 (EN D)

Skywalk have released the X-Alps 4, their new EN-D wing made for the 2019 edition of the Red Bull adventure race
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Nervures Swoop XP

Nervures Swoop XP mountain wing

The Swoop XP is the new mountain wing from Nervures, who say it's "ultra light, ultra strong and ultra efficient."
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Dudek Run&Fly

Dudek Run&Fly, World’s lightest paraglider

Dudek's Run&Fly single-surface paraglider packs down into a four-litre bag and weighs just 986g in the 16m size.
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Ozone Swift 5

Ozone Swift 5 released

Ozone's Swift 5, the lightweight version of the EN-B Rush 5, is ready!
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UP Mana

UP Mana – lightweight versatility

"Ultra light and incredibly versatile" is how UP introduce their latest paraglider, the Mana, which is certified EN A / B in four sizes
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Advance Xi

Advance Xi: lightweight high-B paraglider

Advance have inserted a new model into their paraglider range: the Xi is a lightweight high-B, made for cross-country, thermalling and hike-and-fly
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AirDesign Eazy 2 Superlight

AirDesign release Eazy 2 Superlight

AirDesign have released a Superlight version of their EN-A Eazy 2
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777 Q-Light

Q-Light: lightweight Queen 2 from 777

Triple Seven are releasing a lightweight Queen 2, called the Q-Light
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Apco Hybrid double-single surface wing

Apco's innovative Hybrid paraglider has passed EN-B flight tests in the M size
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Flow Paragliders Yoti 2

“More fun”: Flow Yoti2 mini paraglider

A small wing that's all about the fun factor, Flow Paragliders say the The Yoti2 is even better than the original!
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