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Ozone Vibe GT: Intermediate EN B rating and rear steering control
Field analysis of the Vibe GT: exact positioning, 3-line ACR technology, and limits to verify in real conditions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Different Types of Varios and GPS and When to Use Them
Varios and GPS: How to choose the right instrument for your practice? In paragliding, instrumentation isn't there to fly for you, but to extend your senses. Whether you're a beginner, a Hike & Fly enthusiast, or a competitive...
Reserve Parachute Repacking: Why, When, and How
A reserve parachute not repacked for a year is a reserve you *hope* will open. Hoping, in flight, is not enough. Here's what you need to know.
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.
Winter Flying
Winter Flying: Mastering Stable Aerology and Cold Weather Gear. When snow covers the take-offs, a hushed atmosphere settles over our sites. While many pilots store their wings, winter still offers exceptional conditions...
Learning Parakiting
Parakiting: The True Next Level for Experienced Paragliders (Because circling at 1500 m/ground level gets old after five minutes). If you already have over 150-200 flight hours, know your wings inside out, and are starting to...
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