Training

PWC Superfinal 2017 in Roldanillo, Colombia

What’s next? How to set goals that work

Set yourself the right goals and you will continue to develop quickly, safely and happily – whatever your skill level
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Julien Garcia in the goal field at the end of the FAI European Paragliding Championships this year. His overwhelming feeling with the individual and team success? “Relief!” Photo: Marcus King

Thinking differently: ‘Forget flow: stay focused and confident.’

‘Forget flow: stay focused and confident.’ The final part in our series exploring the coaching philosophy and approach of Julien Garcia, the French team paragliding coach.
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Thinking Differently: ‘You do you’

The third in a five-part series exploring the philosophy and approach of Julien Garcia, the French team paragliding coach
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Thinking Differently: Think like a kid

The second in a five-part series exploring the philosophy and approach of Julien Garcia, the French team paragliding coach
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Nova Mentor 6 Light

Mental Coaching: Preparation Pays

How can paraglider pilots prepare to fly after a winter layoff or time out due to injury? Antti Joensuu shares some tips
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Dudek Nemo 5

Dudek Nemo 5: EN-A for free or powered flight

Dudek have released the Nemo 5, an EN-A paraglider that is suitable for training and has the performance to take pilots further into their flying careers
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Paragliding a quick guide for beginners and new paraglider pilots

Paragliding: A Quick Guide for Beginners

Paragliding: A Quick Guide is a new download from Cross Country Magazine aimed at absolute beginners and new paraglider pilots.
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Ben Abruzzo Shoulder strengthening for paragliding

How to improve your shoulder strength for paragliding

Personal trainer Ben Abruzzo shows us how to improve your shoulder strength for paragliding and free flight
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