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New glider Envy 2 (Mac Para)

2009-04-27T22:50:00.000-07:00

The Envy 2 is a high performance, cross-country glider with very high safety and stability. The Envy 1 set a high standard within the DHV 2 category of gliders and the Envy 2 follows the story. The performance profits from the experience gained in production of the Magus series, and the overall respect gained by the Envy 1.

Performance, agility, stability and high climbing performance were again our goals when designing this high performance glider. The Envy 2 was made for cross country oriented pilots looking for relaxed flying and for pilots progressing from Intermediate gliders to expand their skills. The pilot will easily progress with this glider. Carefully calculated airfoils of different thicknesses give the glider an excellent glide performance and stability both at trim and in accelerated flight. It features excellent stability at full speed. This feature makes the Envy 2 stand out as supreme amongst its competitors.

Read more..
www.macpara.com

New GIN Boost: discover the paragliding flight

2009-04-10T15:42:00.000-07:00

A new paraglider is ready, certified and available in the GIN range. Boost is the perfect paraglider to learn and to teach paragliding and paramotoring.

Yes, but not only that :
it is also the perfect tool to discover paragliding possibilities.
Because a beginner model is not anymore a boring glider annoying to pilot.

Boost is easy, very stable in all axis, performs a bit less than Bolero 3, but is also a real pleasure to pilot, with an amazing and enjoyable handling.

Boost is an easy "small bycicle" in thermalling with an amazing climbing rate.
Boost do not replace Bolero 3.
Boost complete the GIN easy gliders range.

Gin BOOST (EN A | EN B)

www.gingliders.com

UP Kantega XC (Video)

2009-03-14T01:47:00.000-07:00

Thoroughbred heritage
The new Kantega XC is the latest branch on the new UP family tree that started with the Trango 3 and was followed by the Summit XC. It uses the same Hybrid Synergy Airfoil as the Summit XC and has inherited this wings’ amazing performance, but it combines the performance increase with a very forgiving behaviour in all situations. We think that this is THE approach to paraglider design – we want you to feel good about your passion for free flight!

The Kantega XC at a glance:

Summit XC sibling, with great climbing, gliding, handling and safety characteristics

Incredible speed range with a top speed of +53km/h – this translates to 15km/h increase on the speed bar!

Top performance, better than anything else currently available in the class

Launches like a school glider, only better!

Sits squarely in the middle of the LTF 1-2 class

Relatively lightweight without compromising anything in terms of longevity

New optimised speed system

Optimised line layout, with unsheathed lines in the upper cascades

New “Load Management” D-line layout to transfer variable loads more effectively in turbulent air

Further UP specific features:

- Hybrid Synergy Airfoil (HSA)
- Brake Tension System (BTS)
- Airfoil Stabilising System (ASS)
- Load Management D-line geometry (LMD)

www.up-paragliders.com/

Ozone Mojo 3 - Ideal for New pilots

2009-03-14T01:23:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce that the Mojo 3 is now launched and available for order. The Ozone Mojo 3 has passed all flight tests with EN B. The Mojo 3 is an ideal first wing, and a wing for pilots who want absolute maximum passive safety in a wing that will still have the agility and performance to fly XC, so why EN B, and not LTF 1 as it has been in the past?

The EN B certification on the Mojo 3 is the result of the ‘Sink Rate After 2 Consecutive Turns’ EN Test. In this test, if the sink rate of the wing exceeds 12m/s after 2 turns, then it will result in an EN B rating, not A. most wings with the desireable handling and agility that is needed for thermalling well, will exceed this limit and recieve an EN B. However, other categories of the Mojo 3 are EN A, a result of its extremely high passive safety and comfort in flight.

Our mission for the Mojo 3 was to increase the performance as much as possible without sacrificing any of the comfort and safety that the Mojo series has become known for.

The Ozone Test and Design Team achieved major performance gains through drag reduction and a more efficient trailing edge, due to a 10% reduction in total line length and more advanced internal construction at the trailing edge. These improvements have now put the Mojo 3 at the top of its category not only in terms of safety and handling, but in glide and speed performance as well.For more info, check out the Mojo 3 page in ‘Products’, including the Designer’s Notes, written by Dav Dagault.
Cheers from all the Team, and stay tuned for more exciting news including more glider releases.

www.flyozone.com

APCO Thrust HP 2009

2009-02-26T16:38:00.000-08:00

The Thrust HP 2009 project mission was to improve the already popular Thrust HP into an even greater wing, renamed THRUST HP 2009 (or for short THRUST HP '09).The HP has claimed many fans worldwide and was received exceptionally well by pilots and media. It is indeed our best paramotor wing - and now even better!!

Improvements are based on accumulated pilot feedback.
The HP '09 shares the philosophy of THRUST HP, but has incorporated new cutting edge materials and the latest technological innovations to make it a better performing, longer lasting, easier handling, lighter and safer wing.

Thrust HP '09 combines the advantages of the Thrust at low speeds with the latest Reflex profile technology in high speeds to yield a specialized paramotor wing that would offer true high performance yet retain the friendliness and safety of the Thrust.

The Thrust HP '09 employs a unique patent-pending Automatic Stall Recovery System (SRS) that allows the pilot fly and launch at amazingly low speed despite the high wing loading. It prevents the wing and pilot from stalling at critical angle of attacks and aids in automatic recovery in case of a stall.

New designs features were incorporated into the wing such as New generation
FLEXON ® batten system, new lightweight cloth and stabilo steering examplify APCO's uncompromising attention to detail. The Thrust HP '09 is a versatile high performance paramotor wing for pilots who wish to stretch their flight envelope and keep their smile in the air.

Thrust HP - When there's a need for Speed

CERTIFICATION
In order to prove the safety of Thrust HP '09, we cooperated with Air Turquoise - official EN certification laboratory to conduct a new ground breaking test sequence for all parameters of safety as a paramotor unit, in addition to standard paragliding certification - the tests confirmed that the reflex hybrid technology of Thrust HP actually improves the safety of the wing on higher speeds or with trimmers released.

During the test, load on A and B risers were measured at different angle of attack at different speeds and it was proved that the load rises on A and B risers with increased speed, making collapses more difficult, contributing to the stability. Click here to view results

www.apcoaviation.com

MAC PARA Hawaii - New Competition Harness

2009-02-20T11:12:00.000-08:00

MAC PARA Hawaii is new competition harness with fully new design and with additional inflatable aerodynamical cover.

www.macpara.com

Gradient Aspen3 is comming soon

2009-02-12T16:42:00.000-08:00

To develop the Aspen3 the Gradient test team put the protos through their paces in a wide range of flying conditions: easy soaring, soaring in strong winds, weak to moderate thermals as well as extremely strong thermals. Gradient's satisfaction with the final design was checked in De Aar South Africa...Gradient's favourite testing ground when winter grips central Europe.

Aspen3 offers maximum comfort to sport and recreational pilots alike and after very positive feedback on the Aspen2 Gradient's target was to keep the safety potential of the Aspen2 the same but to increase the overall performance of the Aspen3 and introduce new feature-details of design and construction. Gradient Aspen3 is a very stable glider placing well inside the EN C category. Predictable behaviour and stable accelerated flight makes Aspen3 a very interesting solution for a really wide range of XC pilots. Gradient has given a high priority to details in the new Aspen3, things like thin risers, light Ronstan pulleys, smaller Peguet carabiners, brake swivels, adhesive rib reinforcements etc... Gradient continues to concentrate on optimizing material-combinations, which together with advanced design makes Aspen3 a light glider increasing its usage potential in several ways. Compared to the Aspen2 the weight of the glider is 0.2kg less.

http://www.gradient.cx/

MAC PARA Magnum - New Harness

2009-02-08T11:06:00.000-08:00

www.macpara.com

World Record by Miguel Esteves with Sol Kangaroo2

2009-02-02T05:12:00.000-08:00

It’s with great pleasure that we got the news of the tandem world record with paramotor on the 5 th of July 2008 was acknowledged FAI – International Aeronautical Federation.

The 379.8 km flight took place in Rio Grande do Sul (state on the South of Brazil) by Miguel Esteves with Kangaroo 2 (4 th world record with this canopy) together with his partner Cléber.

SOL congratulates the pilot, his passenger and all who were involved in this conquer that again takes the Brazilian aero sports to the international scenery.

Info Fai
The 4 world records broken with Kangaroo 2

www.solparagliders.com.br

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New ADVANCE EPSILON 6 (video)

2009-01-21T11:50:00.000-08:00

http://www.advance.ch

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Advance - New EPSILON 6
Christian "Chrigel" Maurer Advance Team

Deathblade Wings of Change - (Video)

2009-01-15T12:46:00.000-08:00

Uncertified 13:1 aspect ratio !!!

More Fotos

www.wings-of-change.at

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UP Fast Pro - New Competition Harness

2009-01-12T04:17:00.000-08:00

We're proud to introduce the long awaited UP Fast Pro Harness, loosely based on the renowned Fast model which, when it was first presented, heralded the supine comp harness future.

The Fast Pro is a fully reclined cocoon harness with built-in instrument cockpit and the most aerodynamic shape ever measured. The reserve compartment is located under the lower back and is accessible from both sides.

The back lining is a special mesh material that allows air to circulate for increased comfort during long and /or stressful tasks, and there is a camelbak compartment for the hydration system.

If you prefer to fly without the front fairing it may be removed in a few easy steps, and with the giant storage behind the back you COULD even choose to carry it on board!

The new Fast Pro has Cobra T-buckles from AustriAlpin, the kind that makes it impossible to slip out even if you forget to click the leg straps.

Available from March 2009 in sizes M and L, for body sizes from 165 to around 190cms, the Fast Pro is DHV certified to 100kgs.

http://www.up-europe.com/

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Two UP Edge in top 3 yesterday in PWC Castelo
GIN Competition harness GenieRace

"Flying the Holy Land" - DVD Trailer

2008-12-25T05:07:00.000-08:00

ApcoAviation
JustAcroTeam
ParaTeam Israel Gallery

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JustACRO Team Secrets - Gabor Kezi
Ozone Octane FLX (LTF2) - Review

New World Record 502.2km (Nevil Hulett)

2008-12-17T04:23:00.000-08:00

We congratulate to Nevil Hulett to his extra ordinary flight.

WINNER OF THE PRE-XC OPEN WORLD SERIES IN DE AAR AND HE CONFIRMED THAT
HE FLEW 504kms ON SUNDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2008!!
(I have corrected this to 502.2kms as per tracklog)

IF RATIFIED BY FAI, THIS WILL BE THE NEW OPEN DISTANCE WORLD RECORD!
AND IT WAS FLOWN HERE IN SOUTH AFRICA

This is a mindblowing achievement, one that took thought and planning and many years of cross country distance flying. This year Nevil said he was going to do it and he has.
Barring an administration tragedy, the World Record is coming home!

Open Distance: 502.2kms
Tracklog overall distance: 540kms
XC Distance: 512kms
Glider: Mac Magus 6 proto
Weather conditions: Forecast was for 18 knots / 32kms
(Nevil reckons it turned out to be quite a bit more)
Take off Location: North of Copperton, approximately 60km SW of Prieska.
Take off Time: 11h32
Landing Location: Lesotho where the Orange River comes out of the mountains at the foot of the escarpment
Landing Time: 19h11
Flight time: 7hrs39mins
Average speed: 65kms per hour
Max Speed: 126.7 kms per hour

www.flygirl.co.za
www.macpara.com

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NOVA TRITON (LTF 2-3 / EN D)

2008-12-17T03:06:00.000-08:00

Our high performance glider, the Nova TRITON, is certified in the sizes 20, 22 and 24 and it's already flying in various sites. (The TRITON 18 is on the way.)

The wing fully meets the pilots expectations. Especially at high speed the TRITON outclasses its predecessor, the TYCOON in terms of glide ratio.

In turbulent conditions the difference between those wings gets even bigger, and despite the considerably increased maximum speed, the Nova TRITON glides very stable and well damped through bumpy air. But actually it is the handling characteristic that makes the most obvious difference compared with every other high performance glider we have built so far. That's why it's surprisingly easy to use the performance potential of this wing.

The handling behaviour could be described as very dynamic and as playful: Even in very rough conditions it is easy to move the wing exactly how the pilot wants it to fly. This leads to super efficient climbing in strong thermals, as it is easy to center the thermals core.

Due to the chosen airfoil and the high wing loading, the TRITON is very collapse resistant - especially at high speed. If the wing collapses, the behaviour is well controllable for an experienced pilot. That is why we didn't have any problems to pass the certification without any (performance reducing) trim changes. The TRITON 24 even passed with EN C.

The combination of performance, handling, and safety offers new possibilities for ambitious XC pilots. Further more, the TRITON offers a playful flying experience, which we could not nearly achieve in this glider segment up to now.

Please find more information on our product page.

Of course the only impression that really counts is a test flight at your NOVA dealer. :-)

http://www.nova-wings.com/

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Development and Concept - NOVA MENTOR LTF 1-2
New wing and new homepage (NOVA Factor)
NOVA Factor Trailer
NOVA Mentor XXS 100
NOVA FACTOR (LTF 2) - Review
Nova RADIX - Video
Characteristics - NOVA MENTOR LTF 1-2
Technical Changes - NOVA MENTOR LTF 1-2.

U-Turn BODYGUARD II - for Beginners

2008-12-13T14:31:00.000-08:00

The BODYGUARD stands for a very high level of safety and relaxed paragliding. This naturally applies to the BODYGUARD II as well. By implementing lots of technical innovations and enhancements, designer Ernst Strobl managed to keep the very remarkable safety level, but simoultaneously improved the performance and agility of the canopy.

The most important development on this glider is the alteration in the offset-ratio of the profiles in the outer area. A wealth of achievement and especially more flight agility which reacts more directly to navigating impulses, is the result of the trim which is adjusted to this method of construction. In this combination the approved AFS-system still guarantees highest safety. Like the previous model the AFS system is basically effective to the outer cells.

The application of a lighter material of NCV causes a weight reduction of about ten percent. The upper sail uses a cloth which weighs 40g/qm (before 45g/qm) and the cloth of the lower sail weighs 36g/qm (before 40g/qm). That way the pilots of a BODYGUARD II can benefit of the proceedings in the material developing. That applies to the lines, too. The BODYGUARD II is now completely equipped with Liros lines. This reduces the extension although the cross cuts could be reduced partly so the achievement can benefit from that again. The extension of the B-riser by ten centimetres leads to the improved ergonomics. The B-stall which enables sinking rates of 5 meters/sec is now easier to induce and especially more effortless to handle.

According to the development the BODYGUARD II expands its rank as a favoured glider for education and beginners. It is available in attractive colour combinations and with the new U-Turn claw. Strobl worked together with the most experienced flight instructors from our competence centres. Their know-how, having taught thousands of flight students, was introduced into the design-process right from the beginning, another reason for the outstanding security level of this glider. The notion “Design for Learning” was developed consequently.

What are the mistakes most commonly made by beginners?
What are the major difficulties in learning to fly actively and safely?
Which features must a modern canopy have to provide beginners maximum safety, but also fun and convenience?

The BODYGUARDs II answers to these questions are convincing:
The AFS-system. The B-flight help. The extra strap as assistance for Big-Ears. The swept-back design of the wing tips. The Easy-Fix system of the risers. The Dirt-Outs with Velcro closure. These innovations make the BODYGUARD II a high-tech-glider, flying in a class of its own.

www.u-turn.de

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New lightweight glider U-TURN Alpine Peak (LTF1)
JustACRO Team Secrets - Gabor Kezi

Team Silver Film "Streamlined 08" - Trailer

2008-12-02T13:29:00.001-08:00

Wolfgang Pilch of Team Silver in Austria has created one of the most beautifully shot paragliding short films we have ever seen. With highly technical camera angles, full HD widescreen, and some impressive editing, ‘Streamlined 08′ is destined to become a favorite of any paraglider pilot who likes to think outside the box when it comes to launching techniques and flying maneuvers!

Team Silver Film "Streamlined 08" - Part 1/2
Team Silver Film "Streamlined 08" - Part 2/2

Just when you think that you’ve seen it all, along comes a film like this to prove that the limits can be pushed even further than before. Our favorite part of this film is watching Wolfgang launch his Octane FLX out the rear door of a twin engine skydiving plane (a Spanish made CASA) at 90kmh. Watching the Octane FLX shock inflate and then fly through the turbulence behind the massive plane leaves little doubt that the wing is strong and stable! And also that Wolfgang really knows how to D-Bag! Congratulations to Wolfgang for his excellent launches and a very cool film.

We have waited to release the full version of this movie to coincide with the Hobnox Film Challenge.
Please go to this link and after watching the film, Vote For It!!! Doing so will help Wolfgang win some money to supplement the budget for another project, which we’re sure will be even better.

Enjoy, and don’t forget to vote.
Please follow this link for instructions:
http://www.team-silver.at/Sonstiges/Streamlined/streamlined08_help_1.html
Cheers from all the Team!
http://www.flyozone.com/

www.team-silver.at

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Ozone Octane FLX - ACRO
Blind freehand helicopter (Video)
Performance Flying DVD Trailer

Axis Paragliding - New Mercury 09

2008-11-29T12:49:00.000-08:00

Our new flagship, Mercury 09, was finished after intensive testing throughout this year competition season.

Mercury 09 was build with brand new concept which alowed us to achive even better performance / safety characteristics then his predecessor - Mercury 08.

Axis Mercury 09 excels in weaker condition climbing performance, very high stability throughout whole speed range.

Glider will be available to all pilots taking part in 2009 world championship in size XXS, XS, S, M, L.

www.axispara.cz

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GIN Boomerang 6 is ready!

2008-11-28T10:13:00.000-08:00

Dear GIN pilots,
The new Boomerang 6 is ready and will be available soon for pilots going to the World Championships.
It is a completely new glider, the result of 2 years work with Aljaz and Seyong.
We have worked very hard and developed new design software to enable us to integrate many new ideas into our next generation of wings.

These new wings are the combination of the best of our imagination and our experience of competition. Attached one photo of the last prototype.

We are extremely happy with the performance. The glider is very competitive, especially at high speed.

The Boomerang 6 climbs very well.
Of course the wing retains our legendary Boomerang characteristics: "easy" and comfortable to fly for a comp wing combined with amazing handling.
We have spent a lot of time making the wing stable to fly in all speed configurations.

You dont have to take my word for it, try one and see. We wish you good competition results!

I wish you and your families a good end of year and all the best for the 2009 season that starts soon.

All the best.
Gin www.gingliders.com
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GIN Competition harness - GenieRace
New Rebel Race! (GIN Gliders)
An 8 hour tour on the REBEL race! (GIN Rebel)
SAFETY NOTICE: Gin Boomerang 5

Advance - New EPSILON 6

2008-11-27T15:23:00.000-08:00

New EPSILON about to come on to the market
The Basic-Intermediate EPSILON 6 is to be launched on the market at the beginning of 2009.

Development is finished and production has already begun.
Under the slogan “Explore new Skies” the new EPSILON is aimed at the thermally-orientated intermediate pilot who, above all, wants to climb, climb, and climb again - as high as possible; and then maybe fly away from his local area. Due to its high passive safety even a talented beginner can safely give this new Basic-Intermediate a try.

Under the leadership of Thomas Ripplinger our development team has lavished much of their attention on the EPSILON 6’s handling. It turns with light brake loads, the desired radius of turn is easy to control, and the pilot gets precise canopy feedback through the brake lines. The EPSILON owes this exceptionally smooth, unmistakeable ADVANCE handling to a balance of profile and curvature and, not least, to the Ring Raff System. In addition, a perfect relationship between aspect ratio and line length gives the wing an agreeable sense of compactness, and the new EPSILON also has a big ears system with Quick Snap as well as a two stage speed system with Speed-Performance-Indicator (SPI).

The certification tests for 26 and 28 sizes are already completed. The glider comes with EN certification and is graded LTF 1-2. The EPSILON 6 will be available in 5 colours and 4 sizes, and from the end of January you will be able to reserve test wings for trial flights at our test centres and dealers.

The EPSILON 6 is best suited to the typical intermediate pilot who regularly flies in thermal conditions. He will already have a competent, active flying style, can recognise an approaching collapse, and knows how to prevent it without overreacting. From this starting point thermalling with the EPSILON 6 will mean perfect pleasure. Thanks to its large degree of safety the EPSILON 6 can also be flown by the talented student.

Outstanding characteristics

A compact and stable unit
For the EPSILON 6 the wing, lines and pilot form an especially compact entity. This primarily results from an ideal relationship between aspect ratio and line length. On the one hand this produces a marked degree of inherent stability, and on the other creates perfect tracking and pitch stability. As the pilot this gives you a good feeling under the glider all the time.

Sophisticated and smooth handling
Less load from the brakes and low steering demands enable the EPSILON 6 to circle at any desired radius, and let the pilot feel precise canopy feedback from the brakes. The EPSILON has an exceptionally smooth, distinctive ADVANCE handling because of the Ring Raff System, combined with a perfect combination of profile and curvature.

Coordinated and absolutely predictable
The greatest strength of the EPSILON 6 is that it has no weakness. With this wing you have a coordinated and integrated glider, tuned exactly to your needs as a thermalling pilot. Its reassuring predictability and obvious passive safety will impress you from takeoff to landing.

Other important details
Big ears system with Quick Snap
Two stage speed system with SPI
ADVANCE Standards such as the Smart Sail System

www.advance.ch

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The first SIGMA 7 Victory (XC Open in Andradas, Brazil)
Paramotor world altitude record with OMEGA 7!
Chrigel Maurer Infinity World Record 2008-The Movie

GIN Competition harness - GenieRace

2008-11-26T14:21:00.000-08:00

Designed by Gin Seok Song and our R&D department, the Genie Race is a concentration of 20 years of paragliding design and international competition to produce a precise, comfortable and aerodynamic harness able to offer increases in performance.

Based on a T-bar attachment system (Safety Getup system), quite low but not radical suspension points and a seated flying position, the Genie Race piloting is very precise but stable. The Genie Race incorporates a neoprene cocoon to produce a very sleek, aerodynamic and efficient shape. In addition, you can quickly zip the Aerocone Inflatable Fairing system onto the back to gain extra points in glide (delivered as standard with the harness).

The acceleration system of our competition harness is designed to withstand the high levels of use to be expected of a race harness. As such it has been designed to last, using the best quality ball bearing pulley blocks available, giving smooth, low friction, precise and efficient acceleration with less effort.

The Genie Race is lighter and more compact than other harnesses in this category.

The GenieRace can be precisely trimmed to the ideal position and body shape of each individual pilot.

2 strap automatic buckles: Safety getup system
Under-seat rescue container
New back protection GINSOFT RACE (14cm) supplied as an option
Delivered with GIN automatic carabiners
Delivered with Flightdeck Race (10 litre ballast)
Delivered with Aerocone Inflatable Fairing system (AIF)
Delivered with 3 steps speed bar

Size: the height information in the table is for reference only, and it will depend on other variables like weight, individual body shape etc.

Weight: 8.2 kg (with Carabiners, 3steps speedbar and Flightdeck race)
One colour combination: black, yellow & grey

http://www.gingliders.com/

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GIN Boomerang 6 is ready!
New Rebel Race! (GIN Gliders)
An 8 hour tour on the REBEL race! (GIN Rebel)
SAFETY NOTICE: Gin Boomerang 5

Athletes Announced - Red Bull X-Alps 2009

2008-11-22T13:50:00.000-08:00

Multi-national field chosen to compete in world's toughest hiking and paragliding adventure race.

After weeks of deliberations and cross checking, 30 athletes have thus far been chosen to compete in the 2009 Red Bull X-Alps.

Twenty-three different nations will be represented in the most international field yet assembled for the world's toughest hiking and paragliding adventure race. Click here to see the route on the map

Defending champion Alex Hofer (SUI) will return to attempt his third straight victory after wins in 2005 and 07, but will not have an easy time of it. He will be pushed all the way by 2007's runner-up Toma Coconea (ROM) and compatriots Martin Müller (SUI) and race newcomer Christian Maurer (SUI).

Austria's participants are this time Helmut Eichholzer (AUT) and Christian Amon (AUT), both of whom raced in the 2005 event. German Michael Gebert (GER) will try to make up for his disappointing 2007 campaign, while racing for Italy are Leone Antonio Pascale (ITA) and Andy Frötscher (ITA).

The British challenge is headed by Aidan Toase (GBR / in the image) who was sixth in 2007. He is joined by Welshman Tom Payne (GBR).

Honza Rejmanek (USA), was violently ill for the first few days in 2007, but rebounded in amazing style to finish within the top ten.

Other athletes keeping a close eye on are Pal Takats (HUN), a talented young acro and cross country pilot, and Thomas de Dorlodot (BEL), also with age on his side who was knocked out of the race after an accident in 2007.

For the first time in Red Bull X-Alps history, New Zealand and South Africa will be represented. Dave Watson (NZL) and Pierre Carter (RSA) take up the challenge.

The full list of participants is:

Lloyd Pennicuik (AUS)
Helmut Eichholzer (AUT)
Christian Amon (AUT)
Thomas de Dorlodot (BEL)
Max Fanderl (CAN)
Jan Skrabalek (CZE)
Jouni Makkonen (FIN)
Vincent Sprungli (FRA)
Julien Wirtz (FRA)
Julien Serré (FRA)
Michael Gebert (GER)
Aidan Toase (GBR)
Tom Payne (GBR)
Pal Takats (HUN)
Leone Antonio Pascale (ITA)
Andy Frötscher (ITA)
Kaoru Ogisawa (JPN)
Ronny Geijsen (NED)
Dave Watson (NZL)
Filip Jagla (POL)
Toma Coconea (ROM)
Evgeny Gryaznov (RUS)
Peter Vrabec (SVK)
Primoz Susa (SLO)
Pierre Carter (RSA)
Ramon Morillas (ESP)
Alex Hofer (SUI)
Martin Müller (SUI)
Christian Maurer (SUI)
Honza Reijmanek (USA)

Image of Aidan Toase: Vitek Ludvik/ Red Bull Photofiles

Red Bull X-Alps - Suunto
http://www.redbullxalps.com/

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Red Bull X-Alps - Suunto

2008 Paragliding World Cup overall ranking

2008-11-22T13:30:00.000-08:00

1. Andy Aebi (Advance Omega) 13430
2. Jean Marc Caron (Niviuk Icepeack XP) 13369
3. Stefan Schmoker (Advance Omega) 13359

4. Urban Valic (Niviuk Icepeak) 13292
5. Torsten Siegel (UP Edge) 13171
6. Tomas Brauner (Magus 25) 13160
7. Helmut Eichholzer (Advance Omega) 13047
8. Yassen Savov (Magus 26) 13015
9. Gasper Prevc (MAC MAGUS) 13004
10. Charles Cazaux (Gin Boomerang 5) 12940

11. Stefan Wyss (Aircross U4) 12928
12. Karlo Bonacic (Axis Mercury) 12877
13. Aljaz Valic (GIN Boomerang 5) 12866
14. Jeremie Lager (Advance Omega) 12864
15. Frank Brown (Sol Tracer) 12786
16. Joël Bebons (Niviuk Icepeak XP) 12783
17. Michael Sigel (Advance Omega) 12721
18. Maurizio Bottegal (STRATUS) 12716
19. Biagio Alberto Vitale (Icepeak) 12708
20. Peter Neuenschwander (UP Edge) 12689

21. Stéphane Drouin (Mac Para Magus) 12673
22. Arnaud Secher (Gin Boomerang 5) 12653
23. Simon Issenhuth (Icepeak proto) 12601
24. Kaoru Ogisawa (Gin Boomerang Proto) 12550
25. David Ohlidal (Mercury) 12480
26. Nikolay Shorokhov (Gin Boomerang 5) 12442
27. Primoz Podobnik (UP Edge) 12353
28. MALECKI Andreas (Aircross U4) 12336

Overall Women World Cup Result - 2008

2008-11-22T09:58:00.000-08:00

Paragliding World Cup
Overall Women World Cup Result - 2008

1. Anja Kroll (Gin Boomerang 5) 11802
2. Ewa Wisnierska (Swing Stratus WRC) 11675
3. Keiko Hiraki (Axispara Mercury) 10309

4. Elisa Houdry (Gin Boomerang 5) 9960
5. Klaudia Bulgakow (Gin Boomerang 5) 9544
6. Renata Kuhnova (Sky Paragliders Eris 3) 9337
7. Hana Matyaskova (Sky Paragliders Eris 3) 8353
8. Marina Olexina (Gin Boomerang 5) 6636
9. Eliane Ueltschi (Advance Omega) 6449
10. Susanne Wyss (Ozone Mantra 2) 5972

11. Dorothea Stichlmair (Advince Omega) 5388
12. Jolanda De Zeeuw (Airwave Magic 5) 5031
13. Rasa Grigoraitiene (UP Targa 3) 4516
14. Marion Slunka (Swing Stratus 7) 3945
15. Joanna Di Grigoli (AvaxXC2) 3056
16. Daniela Dimitrova (UP Trango3) 2612
17. Regula Strasser (Advance Omega) 2250
18. Noriko Mizunuma (Gin Boomerang 5) 1941
19. Nicky Moss (Axis Venus) 1808
20. Caroline Brille (Advance Omega Proto S) 1123

21. Maya Ayupova (Gradient Aspen2) 543
22. Regina Stagnitti (Gin Boomerang 5) 424
23. Aline Zoboli (- - - -) 272
24. Viv Williams (Gin Boomerang5) AUS 74

OVERALL WOMEN WORLD CUP RESULT

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Megawhat.tv meets Red Bull X-Alps racer Aidon Toase

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