NEWS
7 JAN 2016
NEW WORKSHOP
Rip’Air team will enjoy the bigger space
Rip’Air are celebrating the start of the New Year in their bigger and better workshop.
Still in the same vicinity, the team’s dedicated workspace has almost doubled in size to accommodate the increasing requests from its customers.
Glider repairs, checks, trimming and repacks are only a few of the many services Rip’Air provide – they even offer a collection and delivery service to customers living further afield.
Any member of Rip’Air’s dynamic team will be happy to welcome you throughout the year for your paragliding fix-it needs at no. 109 Chemin du Pré Monteux à Talloires, Annecy.
FATAL ACCIDENT
The “Free” community mourn the loss of Tancrède Melet
We have just learned of the fatality of The Flying Frenchie, Tancrède Melet, who fell 20 metres to his death whilst rehearsing acrobatics using a hot-air balloon.
Tancrède was on the ground holding the balloon when it suddenly took off. Contrary to his team mates who were able to free themselves, Tancrède Melet found himself unable to tether the balloon or disentangle himself from the lines.
A legend to the daredevil generation, Melet showed an extraordinary ability to push the boundaries with the same apparent ease as his stunts on a highline. He worked alongside American counterparts such as Dean Potter in practicing the sport of BASE jumping and became renowned for his cliff jumps as seen in the film Petit Bus Rouge (Little Red Bus) directed by Sebastien Montaz Rosset.
However, it was his first film by the same director, I believe I can fly – the flight of the Frenchies, that Melet showed the extent of his true talent with the Flying Frenchies, using his charisma and boldness to keep spectators on the edge of their chairs.
Renowned for his urban highline tethered between the two Tours Mercuriales in Paris, the 4,000 metre highline on the Devil’s Needles, and his poetic amalgamation of highline and BASE jumps, many of these “eyeballling” stunts were clearly portrayed in all of his films, the last of them being “I believe I can Fly- the Flight of the Frenchies”. R.I.P.
Our condolences go to his family and friends.
Source: Dauphiné Libéré 6/1/16
6 JAN 2016
BRAND NEWS
Win a Montis harness by giving The Three Kings a thumbs-up!
NOVA Paragliders are offering a NOVA Montis mountain harnesses to the pilot picked from a lucky draw on the 11th January.
The Montis is a super comfortable ultra light harness weighing only 300g and ideal for hike & fly.
To participate, click “like” on their Three Kings photo on the NOVA Facebook page.
More info on the NOVA Montis here
Our respects to Pierre BOUILLOUX – a great man
As well as being a recordman, instructor, musician and physiotherapist, Pierre BOUILLOUX grew Sup’Air to become the world's most prominent French free-flight harness manufacturer, his flying school “Les Grands Espaces” and Rip’Air, were also his creations23 December 2015
BEREAVEMENT
Pierre BOUILLOUX, founder of SUP’AIR passes away
Interview Pierre Bouilloux by Erik Rehnfeldt, 6 monthes ago
Pierre Bouilloux, Founder of Sup’Air passes away on the 23rd December 2015.
Sup’Air informs us: Born in Lyon but having lived in Annecy for most of his life, Pierre was a pioneer and a champion of our sport. He founded Sup’Air in Annecy in 1982 and by the end of the decade had taken it to world leader status within the paragliding harness industry.
A man of exception and a designer of exceptional products, Pierre Bouilloux reinvented paragliding, created this company and grew the brand for over 30 years At 60 years old, having only recently delegated the management of Sup’Air, Pierre leaves behind his partner Lynn and their two children Elodie and Stéphanie, for whom we share their bereavement.
Thank you for sending personal messages to the family can be sent to: hommage@supair.com
Our sympathy, strength and courage go to all Pierre’s family and friends.
see french interview about the compagny SUP’AIR by ROCK THE OUTDOOR on April 2015
17/12/2015
NEW RELEASE
OZONE Buzz Z5 EN-B, comfortable to fly
Ozone’s BUZZ Z5 EN-B is adapted to satisfy a wide range of pilots from the confirmed beginner to the more experienced cross-country pilot.
An ideal wing for pilots flying 30-50 hours per year or for those looking to progress to cross-country under a solid and safe wing, the BUZZ Z5 is a reliable example of passive safety with comfortable, easy handling.
A fun and agile wing offering precision and safety for pilot progression.
Find out more from Ozone
Opened in 1989 by Peter Geg, the Oasis flight school in Southern Germany, not only specialises in teaching paragliding to all levels of pilots, but also offers tandem flights, performance coaching and pilot training with one of their highly trained professional instructors.
As well as improving skills, you can also purchase some of the latest gear from the shop as well as leaving your wing for a health check.
Oasis run thorough glider and line checks, porosity tests, trimming, repacks and a full repair service for all your paragliding gear, which can be shipped express to your doorstep on completion.
Make the most of the winter months and give your gear a look-over before the new season.
Oasis Flying School, Obermaiselstein, Germany
DISCOVER
– DHV website in English
10 December 2015
NEW
NIVIUK release their performance adventure wing, the Peak 4
After the recent release of NIVIUK’s Grand Touring Artik 4, here comes its big sister, the Peak 4.
Designed for outstanding XC performance, NIVIUK say the Peak 4 is a pure bred cross-country wing made for non-stop cross-country flying.
The Peak 4’s DNA stems from the super successful Icepeak6, and although the Peak 4 remains a 2-liner and certified in the EN-D category, Niviuk’s more recent technology (nitinol) has been incorporated to reshape the profile and reduce the glider’s weight. the result is a sorted wing with improved handling and overall performance.
The Peak 4 is a wing for those with an insatiable appetite for kilometer-crunching and offers endless exploring potential for any budding adventure pilot.
More from the NIVIUK website
09/12/2015
NEW
Newby brand MAYA launches with professional tandem wing
Edith Piaf’s “La vie en rose” can be heard above the heights of Oludeniz, Turkey!
MAYA is a new glider manufacturer in Turkey. The brand has decided to start it’s paragliding history with the commercialisation of a 41 m² EN-B tandem wing, NOMAD, designed for professionals. MAYA say that the glider’s characteristics make it easy to launch and land.
No doubt we will be hearing more soon…