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Nova Ion Light: Lightweight paraglider

Nova have released a lightweight version of their EN B paraglider, the Ion.
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Sup’Air Evolution: EN 966 certified lightweight paraglider helmet

Sup'Air have collaberated with Plusmax to create a ligtweight, EN 966-certified helmet, the Evolution, available in red or grey with Sup'Air graphics.
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Nova Ion Light intermediate paraglider

Nova's Ion Light is a lightweight paraglider suitable for beginners through to XC pilots. It is certified EN B / LTF 1-2 in five sizes.
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Nervures Aloha lightweight EN A mountain paraglider

Nervures' new lightweight mountain paraglider, the Aloha, is certified EN A and ready now.
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Gin’s lightweight fast-pack bag

Gin Gliders have brought out a lightweight version (600g) of their fast-pack bag. It is available in silver, and has two back straps for easy carrying.
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Finsterwalder & Charly Snaplock karabiner for paragliding

The Snaplock is a new lightweight and easy-to-use karabiner for paragliding from Finsterwalder & Charly. Despite being half the weight of a steel krab, it has an incredible 30 kN (3,000 kg) breaking strength.
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APCO Chairbag Integral II reversible paraglider harness

APCO have released a new and improved version of their reversible paraglider harness. The Chairbag Integral II is designed for hiking and long cross country flights, and as such has been made for comfort and safety.
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Up close and personal with ITV’s Bip-Bip mini paraglider

In the latest video from Vimeo user 'Frigorifix', viewers are taken up (very) close to ITV's mini paraglider the Bip-Bip, as pilots enjoy some gentle high-wind coastal fun.
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Gin Yeti ultra lightweight harness and technical alpine rucksack

Gin's ultra lightweight Yeti harness is now available as either a reversible rucksack-harness (1.1 kg), or now without the rucksack part (650 g).
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Gin Verso reversible paragliding harness /rucksack

The Gin Verso is a lightweight reversible paraglider harness/rucksack with an airbag and integrated rescue container, designed to be light and compact yet comfortable for long XC flights.
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