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The game is on! X-Pyr 2026 line-up revealed – X-Pyr is the ultimate hike-and-fly battle across the Pyrenees – and this year a stellar lineup has been announced to take on the famous race. – xcmag.com?p=126973?utm...
The game is on! X-Pyr 2026 line-up revealed
X-Pyr is the ultimate hike-and-fly battle across the Pyrenees – and this year a stellar lineup has been announced to take on the famous race.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The game is on! X-Pyr 2026 line-up revealed – X-Pyr is the ultimate hike-and-fly battle across the Pyrenees – and this year a stellar lineup has been announced to take on the famous race. – xcmag.com?p=126973?utm...
‘You can fly 200k every day’ – more records fall in Kenya – Further records have been claimed in Kerio, Kenya, following hang glider pilot Jeremy Soper’s 377km out and return on 21 January. – xcmag.com?p=126952?utm...
‘You can fly 200k every day’ – more records fall in Kenya
Further records have been claimed in Kerio, Kenya, following hang glider pilot Jeremy Soper’s 377km out and return on 21 January.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:45 PM
‘You can fly 200k every day’ – more records fall in Kenya – Further records have been claimed in Kerio, Kenya, following hang glider pilot Jeremy Soper’s 377km out and return on 21 January. – xcmag.com?p=126952?utm...
Eazy does it – AirDesign Eazy 4 released – AirDesign have released a "completely reimagined" version of their EN-A school wing. The Eazy 4 is even more forgiving than before. – xcmag.com?p=126932?utm...
Eazy does it – AirDesign Eazy 4 released
AirDesign have released a "completely reimagined" version of their EN-A school wing. The Eazy 4 is even more forgiving than before.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Eazy does it – AirDesign Eazy 4 released – AirDesign have released a "completely reimagined" version of their EN-A school wing. The Eazy 4 is even more forgiving than before. – xcmag.com?p=126932?utm...
UP Paragliders unveil new EN-C Torre – UP Paragliders are now taking orders on their new EN-C wing, the Torre. It's a two-liner aimed at experienced pilots looking to go "full gas" – xcmag.com?p=126826?utm...
UP Paragliders unveil new EN-C Torre
UP Paragliders are now taking orders on their new EN-C wing, the Torre. It's a two-liner aimed at experienced pilots looking to go "full gas"
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January 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM
UP Paragliders unveil new EN-C Torre – UP Paragliders are now taking orders on their new EN-C wing, the Torre. It's a two-liner aimed at experienced pilots looking to go "full gas" – xcmag.com?p=126826?utm...
Level Wings Falcon takes flight – The French company Level Wings have released their first EN-B, a 2.5 liner aimed at intermediate and experienced cross country pilots. – xcmag.com?p=126772?utm...
Level Wings Falcon takes flight
The French company Level Wings have released their first EN-B, a 2.5 liner aimed at intermediate and experienced cross country pilots.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Level Wings Falcon takes flight – The French company Level Wings have released their first EN-B, a 2.5 liner aimed at intermediate and experienced cross country pilots. – xcmag.com?p=126772?utm...
New out-and-return hang gliding record set in Kenya – The British hang glider pilot Jeremy Soper has completed a 377km out-and-return flight in Kenya, setting a new world record if ratified. – xcmag.com?p=126755?utm...
New out-and-return hang gliding record set in Kenya
The British hang glider pilot Jeremy Soper has completed a 377km out-and-return flight in Kenya, setting a new world record if ratified.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:20 PM
New out-and-return hang gliding record set in Kenya – The British hang glider pilot Jeremy Soper has completed a 377km out-and-return flight in Kenya, setting a new world record if ratified. – xcmag.com?p=126755?utm...
Skywalk unveil Mescal 7 (EN A) – Skywalk have launched a new version of their EN-A Mescal. Its mission? "To give new pilots the easiest and safest entry into paragliding" – xcmag.com?p=126681?utm...
Skywalk unveil Mescal 7 (EN A)
Skywalk have launched a new version of their EN-A Mescal. Its mission? "To give new pilots the easiest and safest entry into paragliding"
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January 22, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Skywalk unveil Mescal 7 (EN A) – Skywalk have launched a new version of their EN-A Mescal. Its mission? "To give new pilots the easiest and safest entry into paragliding" – xcmag.com?p=126681?utm...
Race report: Monarca Paragliding Open 2026 – The 21st Monarca Paragliding Open concluded 17 January, seeing almost 130 pilots compete in five tasks in Valle de Bravo. – xcmag.com?p=126599?utm...
Race report: Monarca Paragliding Open 2026
The 21st Monarca Paragliding Open concluded 17 January, seeing almost 130 pilots compete in five tasks in Valle de Bravo.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Race report: Monarca Paragliding Open 2026 – The 21st Monarca Paragliding Open concluded 17 January, seeing almost 130 pilots compete in five tasks in Valle de Bravo. – xcmag.com?p=126599?utm...
Niviuk release Koyot 6 (EN-A) – Niviuk has a new school wing. The Koyot 6 and its lightweight version, the Koyot 6 P bring new developments to their popular EN-A. – xcmag.com?p=126580?utm...
Niviuk release Koyot 6 (EN-A)
Niviuk has a new school wing. The Koyot 6 and its lightweight version, the Koyot 6 P bring new developments to their popular EN-A.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Niviuk release Koyot 6 (EN-A) – Niviuk has a new school wing. The Koyot 6 and its lightweight version, the Koyot 6 P bring new developments to their popular EN-A. – xcmag.com?p=126580?utm...
Race Report: SRS Gin Edition Colombia 2026 – Colombian pilot Cesar Urrego has won the opening Sports Class Racing Series event of the year after a dramatic victory on the final task. – xcmag.com?p=126540?utm...
Race Report: SRS Gin Edition Colombia 2026
Colombian pilot Cesar Urrego has won the opening Sports Class Racing Series event of the year after a dramatic victory on the final task.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Race Report: SRS Gin Edition Colombia 2026 – Colombian pilot Cesar Urrego has won the opening Sports Class Racing Series event of the year after a dramatic victory on the final task. – xcmag.com?p=126540?utm...
Brett Janaway named Cross Country Pilot of Year 2025 – This year the Cross Country Pilot of the Year award goes to Brett Janaway, the founder and organiser of the SRS series. – xcmag.com?p=126429?utm...
Brett Janaway named Cross Country Pilot of Year 2025
This year the Cross Country Pilot of the Year award goes to Brett Janaway, the founder and organiser of the SRS series.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Brett Janaway named Cross Country Pilot of Year 2025 – This year the Cross Country Pilot of the Year award goes to Brett Janaway, the founder and organiser of the SRS series. – xcmag.com?p=126429?utm...
AirDesign moves to Switzerland – Austrian company AirDesign is to move to Switzerland with Eigertour director Michael Witschi taking over at the helm. – xcmag.com?p=126053?utm...
AirDesign moves to Switzerland
Austrian company AirDesign is to move to Switzerland with Eigertour director Michael Witschi taking over at the helm.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:05 AM
AirDesign moves to Switzerland – Austrian company AirDesign is to move to Switzerland with Eigertour director Michael Witschi taking over at the helm. – xcmag.com?p=126053?utm...
Pick a wing and fly: Testivals 2026 – We round up the best places to test-fly wings early in the season at this year's European weekend paragliding testivals – xcmag.com?p=126273?utm...
Pick a wing and fly: Testivals 2026
We round up the best places to test-fly wings early in the season at this year's European weekend paragliding testivals
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January 19, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Pick a wing and fly: Testivals 2026 – We round up the best places to test-fly wings early in the season at this year's European weekend paragliding testivals – xcmag.com?p=126273?utm...
Flare announce the new Bandit – The latest wing off the Flare production line is the Bandit, designed for coastal soaring, windy days and aimed at advanced pilots. – xcmag.com?p=126418?utm...
Flare announce the new Bandit
The latest wing off the Flare production line is the Bandit, designed for coastal soaring, windy days and aimed at advanced pilots.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Flare announce the new Bandit – The latest wing off the Flare production line is the Bandit, designed for coastal soaring, windy days and aimed at advanced pilots. – xcmag.com?p=126418?utm...
Win a wing in our Prize Draw 2026 – Now's the very best time to join the family and subscribe. You could win a new paraglider of your choice in our draw – what would you choose? – xcmag.com?p=125981?utm...
Win a wing in our Prize Draw 2026
Now's the very best time to join the family and subscribe. You could win a new paraglider of your choice in our draw – what would you choose?
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January 15, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Win a wing in our Prize Draw 2026 – Now's the very best time to join the family and subscribe. You could win a new paraglider of your choice in our draw – what would you choose? – xcmag.com?p=125981?utm...
Winter Eigertour 2026: ‘Strong wind and snow showers’ – Strong winds, snow showers and high avalanche risk characterised the fifth edition of the Winter Eigertour, which took place at the weekend – xcmag.com?p=126401?utm...
Winter Eigertour 2026: ‘Strong wind and snow showers’
Strong winds, snow showers and high avalanche risk characterised the fifth edition of the Winter Eigertour, which took place at the weekend
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January 14, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Winter Eigertour 2026: ‘Strong wind and snow showers’ – Strong winds, snow showers and high avalanche risk characterised the fifth edition of the Winter Eigertour, which took place at the weekend – xcmag.com?p=126401?utm...
Niviuk release Arrow 2 P harness – The Arrow P 2 harness is an ultralight harness with an aerodynamic fairing, now more robust with key improvements in safety and durability – xcmag.com?p=126199?utm...
Niviuk release Arrow 2 P harness
The Arrow P 2 harness is an ultralight harness with an aerodynamic fairing, now more robust with key improvements in safety and durability
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January 12, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Niviuk release Arrow 2 P harness – The Arrow P 2 harness is an ultralight harness with an aerodynamic fairing, now more robust with key improvements in safety and durability – xcmag.com?p=126199?utm...
Preview: SRS Gin Edition Colombia 2026 – The SRS 2026 season launches in Roldanillo, Colombia this weekend. Almost 130 pilots are registered, with seven tasks planned – xcmag.com?p=126287?utm...
Preview: SRS Gin Edition Colombia 2026
The SRS 2026 season launches in Roldanillo, Colombia this weekend. Almost 130 pilots are registered, with seven tasks planned
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January 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Preview: SRS Gin Edition Colombia 2026 – The SRS 2026 season launches in Roldanillo, Colombia this weekend. Almost 130 pilots are registered, with seven tasks planned – xcmag.com?p=126287?utm...
New year, new season – what’s on in January 2026 – The new year is kicking off with several big comps around the world including in Mexico, Colombia and Australia – xcmag.com?p=126188?utm...
New year, new season – what’s on in January 2026
The new year is kicking off with several big comps around the world including in Mexico, Colombia and Australia
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January 9, 2026 at 11:05 AM
New year, new season – what’s on in January 2026 – The new year is kicking off with several big comps around the world including in Mexico, Colombia and Australia – xcmag.com?p=126188?utm...
Ozone Sublite released – Ozone have released the Sublite, an ultra-light, submarine-type competition harness which has “proven its exceptional efficiency". – xcmag.com?p=125801?utm...
Ozone Sublite released
Ozone have released the Sublite, an ultra-light, submarine-type competition harness which has “proven its exceptional efficiency".
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December 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Ozone Sublite released – Ozone have released the Sublite, an ultra-light, submarine-type competition harness which has “proven its exceptional efficiency". – xcmag.com?p=125801?utm...
Vintage classic free-flight films re-released – Some of the classic films and documentaries from the early days of paragliding have been digitally restored and re-released – xcmag.com?p=125701?utm...
Vintage classic free-flight films re-released
Some of the classic films and documentaries from the early days of paragliding have been digitally restored and re-released
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December 12, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Vintage classic free-flight films re-released – Some of the classic films and documentaries from the early days of paragliding have been digitally restored and re-released – xcmag.com?p=125701?utm...
BGD launch Typhoon paramotor wing – BGD have launched the Typhoon, a lightweight reflex paramotor wing “made for adventuring”, aimed at pilots with a wide range of experience – xcmag.com?p=125687?utm...
BGD launch Typhoon paramotor wing
BGD have launched the Typhoon, a lightweight reflex paramotor wing “made for adventuring”, aimed at pilots with a wide range of experience
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December 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM
BGD launch Typhoon paramotor wing – BGD have launched the Typhoon, a lightweight reflex paramotor wing “made for adventuring”, aimed at pilots with a wide range of experience – xcmag.com?p=125687?utm...
Maxime Pinot sweeps Tenerife pre-PWC – The former world champion Maxime Pinot swept the board at the Spanish Pre World Cup in Tenerife, winning all five tasks. – xcmag.com?p=125422?utm...
Maxime Pinot sweeps Tenerife pre-PWC
The former world champion Maxime Pinot swept the board at the Spanish Pre World Cup in Tenerife, winning all five tasks.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Maxime Pinot sweeps Tenerife pre-PWC – The former world champion Maxime Pinot swept the board at the Spanish Pre World Cup in Tenerife, winning all five tasks. – xcmag.com?p=125422?utm...
From Norway with love – Free as a Bird – A seven month exhibition featuring the images of Merethe Leirvik and Ole Dalen flying around the world has seen 50k visitors – xcmag.com?p=125256?utm...
From Norway with love – Free as a Bird
A seven month exhibition featuring the images of Merethe Leirvik and Ole Dalen flying around the world has seen 50k visitors
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December 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
From Norway with love – Free as a Bird – A seven month exhibition featuring the images of Merethe Leirvik and Ole Dalen flying around the world has seen 50k visitors – xcmag.com?p=125256?utm...
Applications open for Red Bull X-Alps Challenger – Applications have opened for the three-day Red Bull X-Alps Challenger race, which takes place 28-31 May 2026 in Austria – xcmag.com?p=125004?utm...
Applications open for Red Bull X-Alps Challenger
Applications have opened for the three-day Red Bull X-Alps Challenger race, which takes place 28-31 May 2026 in Austria
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December 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Applications open for Red Bull X-Alps Challenger – Applications have opened for the three-day Red Bull X-Alps Challenger race, which takes place 28-31 May 2026 in Austria – xcmag.com?p=125004?utm...