The Xenon is a two-liner EN/LFT D with 65 cells, an aspect ratio of 6.7, and the size 17 weighs in at just 3.15 kg. Nick Donini and myself. Photo credit Ole Dalen The handling of the wing is superb. You could describe it as exact, balanced and joyous. I was at home straight away.... Continue Reading →
Hello again. I hope you are doing well. I will be participating in the Red Bull X-Alps. The prologue starts on the 8th of June (one-day race) then the 12-day race starts on the 11th of June. You can track the completion online. More info here. How can you help? You can donate to GoFundMe... Continue Reading →
Training for the Red Bull X-Alps means a slow and steady increase in physical training. The increase in load can result in increased inflammation in the body. I need to be mindful of what is going into my body. It is essential for me to consume foods that reduce or fight inflammation and avoid foods... Continue Reading →
“I think I can see the ocean!”, I said to Scotty and Grum, “Ohh my God I can’t believe it”. I never thought I would spend New Year’s day 2022 team flying with two mates, thermalling to just under 4000m in a paraglider while looking at the Tasman Sea. It blows my mind that we... Continue Reading →
Hike and Fly - Map highlighting the hike from Tawonga South to Tawonga Gap launch
The XCTracer is a fantastic vario with a lag free response etc. I recently purchased the FLARM version. The main reason for my purchase was for vol biv and hike and fly missions (as well as a back up for comps). Previous to this I was flying with a Flymaster. A friend and I have... Continue Reading →
Did you read the news? Paragliding FAI triangles are in vogue, the new black so to speak. Nine out of ten people interviewed believe you are a rock star if you fly the FAI, land next to your car, reach into your fridge, and pop the top off a coldie. Even the seminal English band... Continue Reading →
Shaggy Dog (ShagaDugh Camp) may just be one of those gems for adventure paragliding in the Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India.
This kit weighs in at just 350 grams and lives in my harness. I feel this is a necessary item and is particularly useful for overseas trips and adventure flying. Modify this and come up with your own concoction for flying cross country at home, on international trips, for competitions or soaring your local coastal site.... Continue Reading →
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