SkySports
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This is the oldest paraglider manufacturing factory in Sri Lanka. Wings for Independence, Skyman and MacPara are made here, for example. Interestingly enough, the final control has been pretty ingeniously organised using a typical inflation station before the lines are added, but also using a blower which allows the wing to be checked hanging upside down...
First test APCO HYBRID: amazing
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Apco, one of the pioneers of new technology used in paragliding, brought out their hybrid in the spring of 2018, a single skin with a double leading edge, made from Porcher Skytex 32 and 27...
BACK TO SCHOOL: SIX MONTHS OF INTENSIVE RAST
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Every manufacturer uses their own new acronyms to denote new and innovative technological solutions, or ones that they have adapted from other manufacturers and given their own finishing touches...
Initial test: SWING NYOS RS
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The Nyos RS is an EN B+ wing and part of the range made by the German manufacturer Swing. It is obviously equipped with the RAST system, Swing technology which is now automatically included in all their wings...
TEST NIVIUK ARTIK 5
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We have already given our first impressions. Here, as promised, are the full results of our tests…
Aerial aerology
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Paramotors are still used for aerial photography and reconnaissance, for example, to find archaeological remains.
Da Vinci Xchord
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An unknown make has brought out an EN D two liner which is very similar to the Ozone Zeno and is identical to another wing on the racing machine market. Here’s our test of the new high-performance wing and a partial response to the question: who inspired who?
DUDEK report’air
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Dudek have launched a wing called the Report'air. One of its preferred uses is for aerial photography, with corresponding stability. But at the same time, this wing can in no way be regarded as a bus. It’s playful side shone through too!
PORTFOLIO PARA-PHOTO
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We are often asked ‘how do you take beautiful photos of paragliders?’ This is a difficult question to answer: the best photographers have, in addition to their technique, a feeling for the right moment, the right place and the right lighting...
SOFTLINKS vs softlinks
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A few things worth knowing about these fashionable connectors…