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Gradient's Aspen 4, in Argentina. Photo: Felix Wolk

In issue 141: “It’s got no lines!” The Gradient Aspen 4, EN C

Hugh Miller gets his mitts on Gradient's latest, sharpest tool in the box. Plus Little Cloud's Kangoo and vol-biv paragliding harnesses get the once-over.
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Swing's new EN C paraglider, the Astral 7 is ready

Swing’s new EN C Astral 7

Swing have released their new EN C paraglider, the Astral 7
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Manuel Fasser on the Swing Apus 15

Swing’s new EN D paraglider, the Apus

Swing's new EN D Apus is a small, agile little thing just like its avian namesake, the swift.
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Swing have taken on ex-Olympic snowboarded Daniel Tyrkas in their marketing department

Daniel Tyrkas: Swing’s new blood

Ex-Olympic snowboarder Daniel Tyrkas has become Swing's new marketing man
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Swing Hybrid Sport mini paraglider

Swing’s multi-purpose Hybrid Sport mini paraglider

The Hybrid Sport is a foot-launched, multi-purpose mini wing from Swing
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Stratus 8, the new EN D paraglider from Swing

Swing’s serial class Stratus 8

Swing have made a new serial class paraglider for advanced and ambitious competition pilots: the Stratus 8.
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Swing Mistral 6 EN B paraglider

Swing's new intermediate paraglider, the Mistral 6, has been certified EN B in sizes 24, 26 and 28, and is now available from your Swing dealer.
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Swing Mistralmania paraglider testing in Bassano

Swing's Mistral 6 intermediate paraglider is now out, and 40 test models are available to be flown in Bassano, Italy, from 21 - 28 March 2010.
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Swing Twin 4 Tandem paraglider

Swing say their new tandem paraglider, the Twin 4, is "a real sensation in more than just performance..." It should be certified by the end of February 2010.
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Swing Astral 6 passes certification in 26 and 28

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