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Seb Ospina

Caucau Valley, Colombia

On tour in Colombia’s Cauca Valley

Marcus King joins Seb Ospina and crew for a paragliding safari around some of Colombia’s greatest flying sites
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Paragliding with Seb Ospina in Colombia. Photo: Seb Ospina

Adventure Mode: Exploring mountain culture in Colombia

Most XC pilots know about Roldanillo in Colombia, but Jericó and Fredonia is an area further north – and the conditions are different
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Seb’s Thermalling Tips: ‘Nurture your intuition’

"I firmly believe that mastering the art of thermalling is a pivotal skill for any pilot striving for success" writes Seb Ospina
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Europeans 2024: ‘This was one to remember’

Maxime Pinot, Constance Mettetal and Team GB win gold at the FAI European Paragliding Championships in Spain
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Above the gaggle at the SRS Colombia 2024. Photo: Ulric Jessop

‘The best comp I’ve ever done without a doubt’

Competition veteran Mark Hayman reports on the first round of this year's Sports-class Racing Series in Colombia
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Masterclass: How to fly Colombia with Seb Ospina and Lucho Jimenez

Seb Ospina and Lucho Jimenez take a deep dive into the knowledge you need to fly well in the Cauca Valley, Colombia
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Advance Sigma 11

Flying advanced EN-C and EN-D paragliders

What can you expect when you step up a class in paragliding? Bastienne Wentzel talks to the experts about how to fly advanced wings
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UAE Hike and Fly Championships 2021. Credit: Michael Sigel / Adi Geisegger / Instagram

UAE Hike-and-Fly: ‘Insane’ 300m hotel launch

The inaugural UAE Hike-And Fly Championships has been forced to change its planned first task less than 24-hours ahead of the start
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Paragliding and the coffin position

The Coffin Position: Yes, it’s really called that

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Ozone-Zeno-Review

Ozone Zeno (EN D) review: Flying XC, full stalls and SIV

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