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Parakite
Dune Addiction
Bryan van Ostheim designs large-scale industrial kites for cargo ships and speed records. Now, he’s getting into parakites. Jack Sheard finds out more
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Dudek launch Touch parakite
Polish manufacturer Dudek is the latest to join the parakite fray with the launch of the Touch, which is designed for coastal soaring.
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U-Turn unveil ‘next gen’ parakite – the Razorblade
U-Turn have launched the Razorblade parakite after a year in development – "takes soaring to a new level of fun"
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Dune Rider announce ‘ultimate’ Parakite
Dune Rider unveils the Scraper parakite, designed by Bryan van Ostheim. This high-performance wing is aimed at advanced and skilled soarers
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New technology: The parakites are here
Parakites have definitely come of age – attracting new pilots from skydiving and kiting as well as paraglider pilots – here's our guide
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Little Cloud Introduce La Mouette Parakite
Little Cloud announce their parakite: La Mouette (The Seagull). A "soaring machine" with angle of attack control "at your fingertips"
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Little Cloud unveil Kiterisers
Little Cloud have released their new "kiterisers" which can be retro-fitted to a selection of their existing wings
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Flare release Moustache 26
Flare have released the Moustache in an additional 26m² size. They describe their parakite as "the most energetic and versatile wing ever"
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