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The Head Game: Understanding free-flight psychology

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Paragliding surfer or hang gliding guru? What sort of pilot are you?

What sort of pilot are your? Cross Country's psychology department looks at different paragliding and hang gliding personalities and questions why we fly the way we fly
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How to choose a paraglider: The honest choice

Paragliding and hang gliding world champion Rob Whittall on what should influence you when choosing a new paraglider
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Peter Brinkeby: When nothing else matters

Paragliding and hang gliding is a head game. And nothing proves it like competition. Peter Brinkeby (SWE) was first placed pilot in the 2001 Paragliding World Cup series until the final round. And then it all started to go wrong...
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Cross Country 258:July 2025

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