Advance release Omega ULS for X-Alps 2023

Advance have released the Omega ULS (Ultra Lightweight Structure), the paraglider their 2023 red Bull X-Alps pilots will be flying

https://xcmag.com/news/gear-news/advance-release-omega-uls-for-x-alps-2023/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

PWC Pegalajar starts 6 May 2023

The second round of the 2023 Paragliding World Cup tour takes place in Pegalajar, Spain, starting Saturday 6 May

https://xcmag.com/news/comps-and-events/pwc-pegalajar-starts-6-may-2023/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

Pilots “super lucky” to survive storm scare in Oludeniz

At least 10 tandem paraglider pilots ended up in hospital today after a storm hit Oludeniz in Turkey

https://xcmag.com/news/pilots-super-lucky-to-survive-storm-scare-in-oludeniz/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

Supair Step X, semi-light high-B

Supair’s new high EN-B paraglider is called the Step X. It’s a semi-light, a cross between the Step and Step Light in weight and durability

https://xcmag.com/news/gear-news/supair-step-x-semi-light-high-b/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

Jonny Durand joins campaign to save Beechmont

Hang glider pilot Jonny Durand has added his voice to the campaign to save Beechmont in Queensland, Australia from closure

https://xcmag.com/news/jonny-durand-joins-campaign-to-save-beechmont/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

Sky Gii 5 lightweight open harness

Sky Paragliders have just released the Gii 5, a light, compact and durable harness with an EN-certified airbag protector

https://xcmag.com/news/gear-news/sky-gii-5-lightweight-open-harness/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

Maxime Pinot wins Bornes to Fly 2023

Maxime Pinot won the 2023 edition of Bornes to Fly, ahead of Tanguy Renaud-Goud and Patrick von Känel. Laurie Genovèse was first woman

https://xcmag.com/news/gear-news/maxime-pinot-wins-bornes-to-fly-2023/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

SRS Krushevo: Pierre-Antoine Durand wins Task 2

Marcus King reports from the inaugural Sports-class racing Series competition in Krushevo, North Macedonia

https://xcmag.com/news/comps-and-events/krushevo-srs-task-2-cross-country-magazine/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

Baptiste Lambert wins PWC Spain

French pilots took all three podium spots at the PWC in Pegalajar, Spain. Baptiste Lambert was first, Andy Tallia second and Pierre Rèmy third

https://xcmag.com/news/comps-and-events/baptiste-lambert-wins-pwc-spain/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

Dudek Run&Fly 2 review

The “lightest paraglider in the world” has had an upgrade. Marcus King takes Dudek’s Run&Fly 2 for a hike-and-fly

https://xcmag.com/paraglider-reviews/dudek-runfly-2-review/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

Cross Country Issue 240: June 2023

Issue 240 : June 2023

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Cross Country Issue 240: June 2023

Issue 240 : June 2023

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Muzi attempts Everest climb-and-fly

Chinese pilot Li Shengtao is hoping to climb-and-fly Everest. He should summit on 17 or 18 May and, conditions allowing, will fly from the top

https://xcmag.com/news/muzi-attempts-everest-climb-and-fly/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

Muzi flies from Everest South Col at 8,000m

Li Shengtao successfully flew his paraglider from the South Col of Everest (8,000m) on 18 May 2023, landing safely back at base camp

https://xcmag.com/news/latest/muzi-flies-from-everest-south-col-at-8000m/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

Tom Hodgkin wins Dragon Hike & Fly 2023

Tom Hodgkin won the Dragon Hike & Fly 2023, a three-day race organised by Crickhowell Paragliding around the hills of South East Wales, UK

https://xcmag.com/news/comps-and-events/tom-hodgkin-wins-dragon-hike-fly-2023/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

Paragliding World Championships 2023

The Paragliding World Championships take place in Chamoux-sur-Gelon in the French Alps from 20 May until 3 June

https://xcmag.com/news/comps-and-events/paragliding-world-championships-2023/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

Ozone release EN-B Buzz Z7

Ozone have just announced the Buzz Z7, the update to their low EN-B, aimed at beginners to intermediate-and-beyond pilots

https://xcmag.com/news/ozone-release-en-b-buzz-z7/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

Paraglider Testival Kössen: 8 – 11 June 2023

The Paraglider Testival will take place in Kössen, Austria, over the weekend of 8 – 11 June 2023. It will be run by Parashop

https://xcmag.com/news/paraglider-testival-kossen-8-11-june-2023/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

Triple Seven release EN-A Matrix

Triple Seven have unveiled their new EN-A glider, the Matrix. It’s a “light and sturdy” design, for trainee pilots, weekend adventurers and travellers

https://xcmag.com/news/gear-news/triple-seven-release-en-a-matrix/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social

AirDesign LiVi: Lightweight Vivo 2

The LiVi is the lightweight version of AirDesign’s mid EN-B Vivo 2. It’s around a kilo lighter, and AD say it is made for “living fully!”

https://xcmag.com/news/gear-news/airdesign-livi-lightweight-vivo-2/?utm_source=Telegram&utm_medium=social