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Speed Flying

Bi Roller 2: Niviuk’s Tandem Mini Wing

Niviuk have announced their first tandem mini wing, designed for professional tandem flying in high wind conditions: the Bi Roller 2
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Flare Line Speed Wing

Flare announce Line Speed Wing

Flare take a new Line with "breathtaking" results. Evolved from the Moustache, the Line represents "a significant leap forward"
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Tom Cruise launches his speed glider in the Lake District for Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1. Photo: Mission Impossible

What is speed flying and how can I do it like Tom Cruise?

What is speed flying and how do I get into speed flying like Tom Cruise? Here's the lowdown...
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Little Cloud Spiruline Pro

Little Cloud Spiruline Pro

Little Cloud have just released the Spiruline Pro. It is available in 8, 10 and 12m sizes and is for speedflying
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The scenic Lake District, Ozone Rapido 3, and actor Tom Cruise. Photos: Ozone / Wikipedia

Tom Cruise flies Rapido 3 for Mission Impossible

Tom Cruise has been spotted flying a new custom-coloured Ozone Rapido 3 in England's scenic Lake District – for Mission Impossible 8
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How to go lightweight and compact – and get it right

Marcus and Charlie King look at the big range of wings available outside standard paragliders
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Watch: Speedflying Les Deux Alpes 2017

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Niviuk Roller

Niviuk introduce the Roller, speedflying wing

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Neo X-Fly

Neo X-Fly speedflying wing

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Ozone Fazer 3

Ozone Fazer 3 speed wing

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