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Cross Country publishes eight issues per year for the most passionate pilots worldwide, in addition to producing outstanding free flying books and accessories.
Insta360 announce X4 Air – Insta360 have launched a lighter and cheaper alternative to the flagship Insta360 X5 for “everyday adventures”. – xcmag.com?p=124412?utm...
Insta360 announce X4 Air
Insta360 have launched a lighter and cheaper alternative to the flagship Insta360 X5 for “everyday adventures”.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Insta360 announce X4 Air – Insta360 have launched a lighter and cheaper alternative to the flagship Insta360 X5 for “everyday adventures”. – xcmag.com?p=124412?utm...
Jérémy Penone takes gold at Paramotor Slalom Worlds
– Jérémy Penone (FRA) has won the FAI World Paramotor Slalom Championship, with Aleš Tryml (CZE) second and Eissa Al-Hajjaji (QAT) third. – xcmag.com?p=124394?utm...
Jérémy Penone takes gold at Paramotor Slalom Worlds
Jérémy Penone (FRA) has won the FAI World Paramotor Slalom Championship, with Aleš Tryml (CZE) second and Eissa Al-Hajjaji (QAT) third.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Jérémy Penone takes gold at Paramotor Slalom Worlds
– Jérémy Penone (FRA) has won the FAI World Paramotor Slalom Championship, with Aleš Tryml (CZE) second and Eissa Al-Hajjaji (QAT) third. – xcmag.com?p=124394?utm...
Sky Metis 5 tandem released – Czech manufacturer Sky have released a new iteration of the Metis tandem designed for commercial tandem pilots. – xcmag.com?p=124371?utm...
Sky Metis 5 tandem released
Czech manufacturer Sky have released a new iteration of the Metis tandem designed for commercial tandem pilots.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Sky Metis 5 tandem released – Czech manufacturer Sky have released a new iteration of the Metis tandem designed for commercial tandem pilots. – xcmag.com?p=124371?utm...
Working towards safer competition: where we’re at – Here’s a breakdown of developments since the campaign to bring about change in top level competition – xcmag.com?p=124297?utm...
Working towards safer competition: where we’re at
Here’s a breakdown of developments since the campaign to bring about change in top level competition
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October 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Working towards safer competition: where we’re at – Here’s a breakdown of developments since the campaign to bring about change in top level competition – xcmag.com?p=124297?utm...
Nearbirds launch hike-and-fly harness – NearBirds have launched the SkyZen – a lightweight string-style harness for hike-and-fly and ultralight adventures – xcmag.com?p=124328?utm...
Nearbirds launch hike-and-fly harness
NearBirds have launched the SkyZen – a lightweight string-style harness for hike-and-fly and ultralight adventures
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October 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Nearbirds launch hike-and-fly harness – NearBirds have launched the SkyZen – a lightweight string-style harness for hike-and-fly and ultralight adventures – xcmag.com?p=124328?utm...
K2 film to play at UK’s Kendal Mountain Festival – Liv Sansoz and Zeb Roche's flight from the summit of K2 is among the films to play at this year's Kendal Mountain Festival. – xcmag.com?p=124293?utm...
K2 film to play at UK’s Kendal Mountain Festival
Liv Sansoz and Zeb Roche's flight from the summit of K2 is among the films to play at this year's Kendal Mountain Festival.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:05 AM
K2 film to play at UK’s Kendal Mountain Festival – Liv Sansoz and Zeb Roche's flight from the summit of K2 is among the films to play at this year's Kendal Mountain Festival. – xcmag.com?p=124293?utm...
Gin unveil Bandit 2 – Gin have officially launched the EN-B Bandit 2, which is aimed at pilots seeking “genuine cross-country" flights as well as vol biv adventures. – xcmag.com?p=124266?utm...
Gin unveil Bandit 2
Gin have officially launched the EN-B Bandit 2, which is aimed at pilots seeking “genuine cross-country" flights as well as vol biv adventures.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Gin unveil Bandit 2 – Gin have officially launched the EN-B Bandit 2, which is aimed at pilots seeking “genuine cross-country" flights as well as vol biv adventures. – xcmag.com?p=124266?utm...
Théo de Blic wins Acro World Tour 2025 – Théo de Blic won the Acro World Tour 2025, securing his fifth solo AWT championship by winning all competitions and the Superfinal – xcmag.com?p=124235?utm...
Théo de Blic wins Acro World Tour 2025
Théo de Blic won the Acro World Tour 2025, securing his fifth solo AWT championship by winning all competitions and the Superfinal
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October 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Théo de Blic wins Acro World Tour 2025 – Théo de Blic won the Acro World Tour 2025, securing his fifth solo AWT championship by winning all competitions and the Superfinal – xcmag.com?p=124235?utm...
Fabi Buhl and Serena Ronchi win XContest 2025 – German climber turned pilot Fabi Buhl won the World XContest 2025 overall, and Serena Ronchi won the women's category – xcmag.com?p=124225?utm...
Fabi Buhl and Serena Ronchi win XContest 2025
German climber turned pilot Fabi Buhl won the World XContest 2025 overall, and Serena Ronchi won the women's category
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October 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Fabi Buhl and Serena Ronchi win XContest 2025 – German climber turned pilot Fabi Buhl won the World XContest 2025 overall, and Serena Ronchi won the women's category – xcmag.com?p=124225?utm...
InReach enabled Garmin – Garmin have been leaders in satellite enabled navigation devices and sports watches for many years. They have just launched the Fenix 8 Pro which they’re claiming is “the first GPS smartwatch to feature inReach technology”. – xcmag.com?p=124128?utm...
InReach enabled Garmin
Garmin have been leaders in satellite enabled navigation devices and sports watches for many years. They have just launched the Fenix 8 Pro which they’re claiming is “the first GPS smartwatch to feature inReach technology”.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
InReach enabled Garmin – Garmin have been leaders in satellite enabled navigation devices and sports watches for many years. They have just launched the Fenix 8 Pro which they’re claiming is “the first GPS smartwatch to feature inReach technology”. – xcmag.com?p=124128?utm...
Niviuk launch Skin 4 P – A comprehensively updated single-skin paragliders for mountaineers, climbers and trail runners who want the lightest possible wing – xcmag.com?p=124084?utm...
Niviuk launch Skin 4 P
A comprehensively updated single-skin paragliders for mountaineers, climbers and trail runners who want the lightest possible wing
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October 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Niviuk launch Skin 4 P – A comprehensively updated single-skin paragliders for mountaineers, climbers and trail runners who want the lightest possible wing – xcmag.com?p=124084?utm...
Red Bull X-Alps Challenger race announced for 2026 – Red Bull X-Alps has announced details of a Challenger race, a three-day qualifier that will take place in Mayrhofen, Austria, 28 - 31 May. – xcmag.com?p=124143?utm...
Red Bull X-Alps Challenger race announced for 2026
Red Bull X-Alps has announced details of a Challenger race, a three-day qualifier that will take place in Mayrhofen, Austria, 28 - 31 May.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Red Bull X-Alps Challenger race announced for 2026 – Red Bull X-Alps has announced details of a Challenger race, a three-day qualifier that will take place in Mayrhofen, Austria, 28 - 31 May. – xcmag.com?p=124143?utm...
Kortel release Kooka harness – The Kooka is a lightweight harness designed for cross-country flyers and adventure-seeking pilots. Featuring leg straps with adjustable stability in flight, it adapts to your riding style and offers comfort and precision in all situations. – xcmag.com?p=124068?utm...
Kortel release Kooka harness
The Kooka is a lightweight harness designed for cross-country flyers and adventure-seeking pilots. Featuring leg straps with adjustable stability in flight, it adapts to your riding style and offers comfort and precision in all situations.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Kortel release Kooka harness – The Kooka is a lightweight harness designed for cross-country flyers and adventure-seeking pilots. Featuring leg straps with adjustable stability in flight, it adapts to your riding style and offers comfort and precision in all situations. – xcmag.com?p=124068?utm...
BGD release Icon PPG wing – The Icon is a new freestyle paramotor wing from BGD for advanced and expert pilots who want "pure energy in the sky." – xcmag.com?p=124038?utm...
BGD release Icon PPG wing
The Icon is a new freestyle paramotor wing from BGD for advanced and expert pilots who want "pure energy in the sky."
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October 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
BGD release Icon PPG wing – The Icon is a new freestyle paramotor wing from BGD for advanced and expert pilots who want "pure energy in the sky." – xcmag.com?p=124038?utm...
High Adventure release new heated gloves – Swiss glove-makers High Adventure have released Magic 2, a heated glove designed specifically for pilots making long flights in cold conditions – xcmag.com?p=124035?utm...
High Adventure release new heated gloves
Swiss glove-makers High Adventure have released Magic 2, a heated glove designed specifically for pilots making long flights in cold conditions
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October 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
High Adventure release new heated gloves – Swiss glove-makers High Adventure have released Magic 2, a heated glove designed specifically for pilots making long flights in cold conditions – xcmag.com?p=124035?utm...
Hugo Hadaš breaks EN-B record – At the age of 18 and just seven months after breaking his back, Hugo Hadaš has flown the longest distance ever recorded in an EN-B wing – xcmag.com?p=124012?utm...
Hugo Hadaš breaks EN-B record
At the age of 18 and just seven months after breaking his back, Hugo Hadaš has flown the longest distance ever recorded in an EN-B wing
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October 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Hugo Hadaš breaks EN-B record – At the age of 18 and just seven months after breaking his back, Hugo Hadaš has flown the longest distance ever recorded in an EN-B wing – xcmag.com?p=124012?utm...
Ozone launch Wisp 2 “the lightest tandem” – The second generation of the Wisp is the lightest double-surface tandem available and is designed for Alpine adventures and travel – xcmag.com?p=124007?utm...
Ozone launch Wisp 2 “the lightest tandem”
The second generation of the Wisp is the lightest double-surface tandem available and is designed for Alpine adventures and travel
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October 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Ozone launch Wisp 2 “the lightest tandem” – The second generation of the Wisp is the lightest double-surface tandem available and is designed for Alpine adventures and travel – xcmag.com?p=124007?utm...
Ozone Rebrand Alta in GT range – The high-end EN-A Alta has become the Alta GT and comes in a new XXS size and new colours aimed at progressing and experienced pilots alike – xcmag.com?p=123988?utm...
Ozone Rebrand Alta in GT range
The high-end EN-A Alta has become the Alta GT and comes in a new XXS size and new colours aimed at progressing and experienced pilots alike
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October 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Ozone Rebrand Alta in GT range – The high-end EN-A Alta has become the Alta GT and comes in a new XXS size and new colours aimed at progressing and experienced pilots alike – xcmag.com?p=123988?utm...
Savage 2: Supair’s 2.5-liner EN-C – Supair's Savage 2 is a lightweight 2.5-liner EN-C, for cross-country or vol-bivouac flying. It will be available to order from late 2025 – xcmag.com?p=123989?utm...
Savage 2: Supair’s 2.5-liner EN-C
Supair's Savage 2 is a lightweight 2.5-liner EN-C, for cross-country or vol-bivouac flying. It will be available to order from late 2025
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October 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Savage 2: Supair’s 2.5-liner EN-C – Supair's Savage 2 is a lightweight 2.5-liner EN-C, for cross-country or vol-bivouac flying. It will be available to order from late 2025 – xcmag.com?p=123989?utm...
X-Scotia hike-and-fly to return in 2026 – Glencoe is to host the 2026 X-Scotia hike-and-fly race, which will take place over the first weekend of May 2026 – xcmag.com?p=123798?utm...
X-Scotia hike-and-fly to return in 2026
Glencoe is to host the 2026 X-Scotia hike-and-fly race, which will take place over the first weekend of May 2026
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October 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
X-Scotia hike-and-fly to return in 2026 – Glencoe is to host the 2026 X-Scotia hike-and-fly race, which will take place over the first weekend of May 2026 – xcmag.com?p=123798?utm...
Nova Aonic 2 ready to fly – The Nova Aonic 2 is Nova's updated 'EN A+' – a glider designed to give maximum safety and performance for the class – xcmag.com?p=123778?utm...
Nova Aonic 2 ready to fly
The Nova Aonic 2 is Nova's updated 'EN A+' – a glider designed to give maximum safety and performance for the class
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October 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Nova Aonic 2 ready to fly – The Nova Aonic 2 is Nova's updated 'EN A+' – a glider designed to give maximum safety and performance for the class – xcmag.com?p=123778?utm...
Niviuk unveil EN-A mountain wing Kode 2 P – Niviuk's new Kode 2 P is designed as an ultralight and accessible mountain wing for hike-and-fly – and comes in eight sizes – xcmag.com?p=123624?utm...
Niviuk unveil EN-A mountain wing Kode 2 P
Niviuk's new Kode 2 P is designed as an ultralight and accessible mountain wing for hike-and-fly – and comes in eight sizes
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October 7, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Niviuk unveil EN-A mountain wing Kode 2 P – Niviuk's new Kode 2 P is designed as an ultralight and accessible mountain wing for hike-and-fly – and comes in eight sizes – xcmag.com?p=123624?utm...
AirDesign Ride 4 gets complete redesign – Air Design took more than two years and 20 prototypes to develop the Ride 4 tandem, which is designed as a "full-on tourist machine". – xcmag.com?p=123619?utm...
AirDesign Ride 4 gets complete redesign
Air Design took more than two years and 20 prototypes to develop the Ride 4 tandem, which is designed as a "full-on tourist machine".
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October 7, 2025 at 7:05 AM
AirDesign Ride 4 gets complete redesign – Air Design took more than two years and 20 prototypes to develop the Ride 4 tandem, which is designed as a "full-on tourist machine". – xcmag.com?p=123619?utm...
FAI ‘pauses’ major comps and promises safety review – The FAI have put a 'pause' on Category 1 competitions while work on improving safety takes place over the next few months – xcmag.com?p=123647?utm...
FAI ‘pauses’ major comps and promises safety review
The FAI have put a 'pause' on Category 1 competitions while work on improving safety takes place over the next few months
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October 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
FAI ‘pauses’ major comps and promises safety review – The FAI have put a 'pause' on Category 1 competitions while work on improving safety takes place over the next few months – xcmag.com?p=123647?utm...
Wanderbird Strategy: Paul Guschlbauer’s new book – Red Bull adventure athlete Paul Guschlbauer has written a guidebook dedicated to the discipline of hike-and-fly – xcmag.com?p=123422?utm...
Wanderbird Strategy: Paul Guschlbauer’s new book
Red Bull adventure athlete Paul Guschlbauer has written a guidebook dedicated to the discipline of hike-and-fly
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October 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Wanderbird Strategy: Paul Guschlbauer’s new book – Red Bull adventure athlete Paul Guschlbauer has written a guidebook dedicated to the discipline of hike-and-fly – xcmag.com?p=123422?utm...