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12 April 2016

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NEW GLIDER

New smaller sizes complete the range UFO range from Airdesign

The UFO is Airdesign’s ultralight mountain wing.

Two new sizes have been certified to complete the UFO range. Sizes 18 (60-80kg) and the 21 (70-90kg) are now available to order at a special promotion price, and anticipated delivery in May.

Read more on the official Airdesign website

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14 JAN 2016

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ADVENTURE

“350 seemed too wimpy, so now it’s 500. Hopefully 500 miles to somewhere this time!”

After the acclaimed film 500 Miles to Nowhere, a paragliding adventure from Utah to Wyoming, Gavin McClurg is planning his new mission…Alaska!

In May of this year, Gavin plans to start his journey, as he attempts to travel 500 miles across Alaska in some of the most spectacular and remote mountains by paraglider and on foot. “350 seemed too wimpy”, he says, “so now it’s 500. Hopefully 500 miles to somewhere this time!

“Hike high, fly all day, land,and camp. Repeat as long as the weather allows” – Gavin McClurg

Watch this Spot!

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