Guides
6 min
Paragliding radio: how to choose and use it well
What a radio is really for in paragliding, what the rules say, how to choose one and how to use it properly. The full guide, no useless jargon.
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Buying guides, safety tips, equipment reviews and free flight news.
14 articles
Guides
5 min
Ozone Rush 6: which pilot is it for? The complete guide to the Rush range
The Ozone Rush range is the high-B / B+ XC-leisure wing par excellence. Which pilot is it for? How do you know you're ready to move up to a high-B? Here's the full picture.
Guides
6 min
Flymaster Live: what is real-time flight tracking really for?
Flymaster live tracking is far more than a gadget: safety, sharing your flight, cross-country retrieval. Here's what it's for, which pilot needs it, and what the Live range brings.
Guides
3 min
Hook 6 P, Epsilon DLS or Geo 7: which EN-B light wing should you choose?
Weight, carrying, progression and regular flying: this Rid'Air comparison helps you choose between the Hook 6 P, Epsilon DLS and Geo 7 based on your actual flying logic.
Guides
3 min
Wani Light 3, Altirando Lite 2 or Konvers 3: which reversible harness should you choose?
Weight, protection, carrying comfort and hike-and-fly use: this Rid'Air comparison helps you choose between the Wani Light 3, Altirando Lite 2 and Konvers 3.
Guides
2 min
Hike & Fly: The Complete Equipment Guide
Climb on foot, launch from the summit. Hike & fly is the very essence of free flight. But to truly enjoy it, you need suitable equipment — light, compact, and reliable.
Guides
2 min
Maintaining Your Paragliding Equipment: Essential Habits
Your wing, harness, and reserve are your best allies in flight. But they need proper care. Here are the essential steps to ensure your equipment lasts.
Guides
2 min
Getting Started with Paragliding: Where to Begin?
Dreaming of flying? Before buying equipment or launching from a mountain, there are a few essential steps. Here's the guide to get you started right.
Guides
4 min
The 10 Essential Accessories for Paraglider Pilots
What I take on every flight — and what I often see others lacking. The 10 essential paragliding accessories, by an instructor who has tested everything.
Guides
3 min
How to Choose Your Paragliding Harness in 2026
Cocoon, reversible, light, or standard: the harness is the pilot's cockpit. Here's how to choose the one that matches your body type and flying style.
Guides
3 min
How to choose your paraglider: the complete guide 2026
The perfect paraglider doesn't exist. But yours does. Skill level, PTV, flying style, temperament: here's how to find the wing that truly suits you, by an instructor who has seen thousands.
Guides
5 min
New Gear at Coupe Icare 2025
New Releases from Niviuk, Advance, and Ozone at Coupe Icare 2025. Coupe Icare 2025, held from September 16 to 21 in Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet, France, once again brought together thousands of free flight enthusiasts under a radiant alpine sky...
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