NEWS GEAR

13/11/2015

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LIVE TRACKING

Airtribune introduce free live tracking for SPOT and Delorme InReach users

Airtribune have added a new feature to their existing tracking system which has already been used for competition flying.  Pilots are now able to implemented satellite live tracking for their own personnal flights using a Spot or Inreach Delorme device.

The tracking is absolutely free and is a usefull safety feature, helping outdoor enthusiasts promote their achievements as well as enabling friends to follow and track progress in 2D and 3D real-time.

Prior to Airtribune making the tracking feature available to the public, they asked Honorin Hamard and Karine to test it during their record setting flights earlier on this month in Quixadà, Brazil.  The feature was a huge success!

Check out Honorin and Karine’s Quixadà flight log when they flew a record 408 km on the 4th Nov 2015, during which time many of you were watching their progress live and picked up on the news immediately after landing on Facebook and other Social Media channels.

Airtribune have come on in leaps and bounds with their tracking features over the past year, and have proved that this new feature is a success not only for paragliding adventures, but also for any other outdoor expeditions where tracking is key for success and safety.

More info on the Airtribune website

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3 Nov 2015

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BRAND NEWS

Fluid, the new square reserve parachute from Sup’Air

NEWS FROM SUP’AIR

The reserve parachute from Sup’Air called Fluid is a new generation parachute offering maximum safety.

Compared to the traditional round models, Sup’Air say the Fluid provides additionnal safety with a faster opening time (less than 3 seconds) and a low descent rate of 4.7m/s.  The Fluid’s square configuration gives it greater stability.

The reduction in length of the apex lines (4.5m) helps reduce the risk of entanglement with the paraglider’s main canopy during deployment. In addition, the Fluid doesn’t require the use of a specific deployment bag.

Read more on the Flulid on the SUP’AIR website

Watch the SUP’AIR interview at the Coupe Icare on their new products (VF)

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15 September 2015

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BRAND NEWS

UP Paragliders choses Dezair to distribute in France

UP Paragliders have a new distributor for the French market. Dezair in Marlens, Haute Savoie. Patrick Berod’s Dezair already distribute  Woody Valley and U-turn amongst other accessory brands, and will from now on be distributing the UP products across the very large French market.

Find out more at Dezair

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10 September 2015

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GLIDER NEWS

Supair is proud to announce the release of their new mountain glider, EIKO

Supair is proud to announce their new “light” wing, the EIKO, recently certified as an EN-B and available in two sizes: 20 (PTV 50-80) and 23 (PTV 65-100).

Weighing as little as 2.45kg for the S size, the EIKO falls well within the weight/efficiency ratio of the hike & fly category.

Designed for a wide range of pilots, the EIKO is destined for the qualified pilot looking for a lightweight set-up, as well as the more experienced pilot as a second wing to enjoy hike and fly.

FInd out more about the EIKO from Supair

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08/09/2015

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UNIQUE

The revolutionary pilot accessory with a patent all of its own

French version

We loved it so much, we gave it a patent!

If you’re on your way to the Coupe Icare Expo next week, come and discover this odd little object on our stand.  ROCK THE OUTDOOR will be demonstrating and promoting this revolutionary new accessory right the way through the Coupe Icare.

Initially, this little object will raise a few eyebrows, but after seeing the demonstration you will be amazed by its undeniable efficiency.  We loved it so much that we had to give it a patent!

“It’s great that little thing of yours, why didn’t anyone think of it sooner? “.  In the bag its weight is less than 200g and it will become an indispensable accessory for …!

If you think you know what it is, post a comment!

Discover it her

* first orders at the Coupe Icare for October delivery
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02/09/2015

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HOT OFF THE PRESS!

NIVIUK Ikuma, the new EN-B+ to be presented at the Coupe Icare

After NIVIUK’s Grand Touring glider, emerges the Back-Country EN-B+

Last year at the Coupe Icare NIVIUK presented their Grand Touring  (Grand Tourismo) glider, for pilots in search of new horizons and a unique and simple desire to fly further.  In response, NIVIUK designed the Artik 4.

Today, NIVIUK is pushing the true boundaries of Back-Country flying, combining ease and performance for pilots seeking the ultimate cross-country flying experience. NIVIUK’s answer is the Ikuma.

The Ikuma defines the high-performance ENB+ wing, a category in which NIVIUK has not yet been present until today.  Ikuma is aimed to satisfy a wide range of pilots each with their own motivations. It breaks the boundaries of oustanding performance with noteworthy handling and safety elements.

The Ikuma exists in 5 sizes (21, 23, 25, 27 and 29), 4 colours (Orchid, Bluberry, Tulip, Sunrise).

Fine out more on the NIVIUK website

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01/09/2015

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SCOOP

Bruce Goldsmith Design’s newest product will be the EN-C CURE

NEWS BGD

The EN-C CURE will be a ultra high performing EN-C certified paraglider.

With Cord Cut Billow and 54 leading edge mini-ribs the paraglider with have only 60 carefully shaped cells, a 6.75 flat aspect ratio, and an all up weight of only 4.3 – 5.4 kg. The CURE will be optimized for speed, glide, climb, and handling.

CURE will be certified in 2016.

see article on BGD site

Photo : Facebook BGD
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31/08/2015

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GLIDER NEWS

BGD provides the Cure

The new ENC wing from BGD was seen in St André les Alpes last week during the British Open. Although still in the prototype stage, BGD claim it to be as efficient at climbing, if not more so, than a two-liner.

BGD’s successful performance XC wing, the Tala2 was on the fringe between the ENB and C class. The Cure, with top speeds rivaling other 3-liners in the same category, will most likely fall into the high ENC/low END certification, although the handling is said to be exceptional on the bar. Made of a lighter fabric the Size 23 model weighs 4.7kg for 60 cells.

David Chaumet has made several 200+ flights on the Cure recently in Portugal. It may be ready for St Hilaire – we can’t wait to hear more.

(Photo source: Tim Meyer)

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31/08/2015

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GLIDER NEWS

First Impressions from Cloudbase Paragliding

Here is the brand new Volt2 ENC from AirDesign which is a high performance ENC glider. The best features have been taken from the Pure 2 and incorporated into the Volt2.  The compact risers have a 2-2-2 configuration which has resulted in the 10% reduction of line length.  Ball-steering has been replaced with ergonomic loops on the C’s, and the innovative “Vortex Hole Technology” is clearly visible on the underside tips.  The Volt2 has a reinforced and redesigned leading edge and shark nose profile, and in Cloudbase’s video, is shown to perform and handle well in strong conditions. Bar pressure is light and effortless to reach optimum speed.  This glider is sure to satisfy any competition or XC pilot looking for that extra surge of performance.

“Walkaround” video from Cloudbase Paragliding

Find out more from Cloudbase Paragliding

AirDesign Paragliders Volt2

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