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Constance Mettetal: nine task wins out of ten
New FAI Women's European Paragliding Champion Constance Mettetal and French Team Leader talk about their experiences at the European Paragliding Championships in Pegalajar, Spain in May-June 2024.
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Maxime Pinot: 'It was a really long 15 minutes!'
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New FAI European Paragliding Champion 2024 Maxime Pinot tells us about the last task at the European Championships in Pegalajar, Spain in May-June 2024 - and why even when he landed he wasn't certain he'd won. Cross Country is the world’s international free flying magazine. Subscribers enjoy articles on new flying techniques, inspiring stories from across the world and deep dives into micro-met...
Stubai Cup 2024: Skywalk Masala 4, Arak 2 and Poison
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Skywalk launched the Masala 4 (EN A) two days before the Stubai Cup 2024, and it was available to fly during the festival. A “lightweight all-rounder” Skywalk’s Arne Wehrlin said they are “really happy” with the glider. “It’s the perfect beginner’s wing,” Arne said, designed to take pilots all the way through from learning to XC. The Arak 2 (EN B) was also available for demo flights, and is exp...
Stubai Cup 2024: U-Turn Proxi speedwing and other updates
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When the wind kicked in, U-Turn’s new speed wing, the Proxi, made its debut in the ground handling field at this year's Stubai Cup in Austria. Available in five sizes (8-14m) the Proxi is the result of two years of work. Also updated for 2024 is their classic mountaineer’s glider, the Everest. The Everest is a double-skin hike-and-fly wing that weighs 2kg. Updates include using the latest mater...
It's all about the mohawk - Apco's new single-fin paramotor wing
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It's all about the mohawk - Apco's new single-fin paramotor wing
'It was time to make the move' - Alex Höllwarth explains why he set up Zoom Paragliders
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'It was time to make the move' - Alex Höllwarth explains why he set up Zoom Paragliders
Stubai Cup 2024: Rounding up Kortel's latest harnesses
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Stubai Cup 2024: Rounding up Kortel's latest harnesses
Stubai Cup 2024: Swing Stellar RS, Miura RS and Twin 3 RS
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Stubai Cup 2024: Swing Stellar RS, Miura RS and Twin 3 RS
Stubai Cup 2024: Ozone's new Alta, Ultralite 5 and the lightweight Photon
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Stubai Cup 2024: Ozone's new Alta, Ultralite 5 and the lightweight Photon
Stubai Cup 2024: AirDesign's Stephan Stiegler on winglets and two-line tech
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Stubai Cup 2024: AirDesign's Stephan Stiegler on winglets and two-line tech
Stubai Cup 2024: Niviuk designer Guillem Batlle goes in deep on Orikami
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Stubai Cup 2024: Niviuk designer Guillem Batlle goes in deep on Orikami
Stubai Cup 2024: Why the Magic is so close to Bruce Goldsmith's heart
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Stubai Cup 2024: Why the Magic is so close to Bruce Goldsmith's heart
Stubai Cup 2024: Taking a look at Naviter's new Omni
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Stubai Cup 2024: Taking a look at Naviter's new Omni
Stubai Cup 2024: Aaron Durogati and the Woody Valley Race
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Stubai Cup 2024: Aaron Durogati and the Woody Valley Race
Stubai Cup 2024: Neo's new StringPack 2.0
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Stubai Cup 2024: Neo's new StringPack 2.0
If you are a pilot you need this book!
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If you are a pilot you need this book!
First Look: Woody Valley TransAlp 2 hike-and-fly paragliding harness
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First Look: Woody Valley TransAlp 2 hike-and-fly paragliding harness
Paragliding: The Beginner's Guide
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Paragliding: The Beginner's Guide
Understanding the Sky: The Weather Book for Sport Pilots
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Understanding the Sky: The Weather Book for Sport Pilots
First Look: BogdanFly Cocoon V2
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First Look: BogdanFly Cocoon V2
First Look: Gin Switch 2 reversible paragliding harness
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First Look: Gin Switch 2 reversible paragliding harness
Masterclass: The Science of Safety, with Dr Matt Wilkes
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Masterclass: The Science of Safety, with Dr Matt Wilkes
Red Bull X-Alps 2023: Tommy Friedrich
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Red Bull X-Alps 2023: Tommy Friedrich
Red Bull X-Alps 2023: Chrigel Maurer ahead of the race
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Red Bull X-Alps 2023: Chrigel Maurer ahead of the race
Red Bull X-Alps 2023: 11 June 2023
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Red Bull X-Alps 2023: 11 June 2023
Muzi flies from the South Col, Everest
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Muzi flies from the South Col, Everest
First Look: Supair Altirando Lite 2 reversible harness
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First Look: Supair Altirando Lite 2 reversible harness
Storm in Oludeniz: Paraglider pilots go missing in cu-nim
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Storm in Oludeniz: Paraglider pilots go missing in cu-nim
First Look: Syride HUD glasses (Ergo Active Look)
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First Look: Syride HUD glasses (Ergo Active Look)
Insight: The Dudek Hike & Cruise with Wojtek Domański
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Insight: The Dudek Hike & Cruise with Wojtek Domański

Komentáře

  • @dennistlc
    @dennistlc Před 13 dny

    Not sure what exactly the orange hardware does and if it’s serving a function not possible on the phone. The glasses can connect directly to the phone and the phone can have app to track speed and altitude etc…..

  • @PhilippeLarcher
    @PhilippeLarcher Před 16 dny

    The book has Useful content but I hate the editor for making it too long at the cost of painful repetitions and weird structure, half is as I said before and the rest is we will see that later

  • @fube1987
    @fube1987 Před 21 dnem

    Cayenne 6 not good glider 👎

  • @captainmajed33
    @captainmajed33 Před 26 dny

    Hey, how much do you weigh on a size 15

  • @urufly5634
    @urufly5634 Před měsícem

    👏👏👏

  • @safranpollen
    @safranpollen Před měsícem

    some are coming , some are going..but this guy is constantly outstanding.....congratulations Maxime :-)

  • @safranpollen
    @safranpollen Před měsícem

    convincing performance...congratulations from black forest...roll on Constance :-)

  • @RoofAndAMeal4UsAll
    @RoofAndAMeal4UsAll Před měsícem

    Congratulations Maxime I was able to catch many task online, was great fun to watch in that way!

  • @IOSALive
    @IOSALive Před měsícem

    Cross Country Magazine, Subscribed because your videos are so much fun!

  • @StjepanMarjanovic
    @StjepanMarjanovic Před měsícem

    What a lovely story 😊 Wish you all the best.

  • @bignickganjafarmer
    @bignickganjafarmer Před měsícem

    He's embodies the English understatement

  • @mahmudhossain2347
    @mahmudhossain2347 Před měsícem

    Can i take these bags to Everest

  • @olivier0003
    @olivier0003 Před měsícem

    No sound from the 2 commentators !

  • @RadhikaKumar-mf4xv
    @RadhikaKumar-mf4xv Před měsícem

    Done

  • @ChristianSchebitz
    @ChristianSchebitz Před měsícem

    Please use some wind shelter for the interviews so we can better understand the pilots.

  • @alex-in-the-sky
    @alex-in-the-sky Před měsícem

    All the best Alex !

  • @alaing.3526
    @alaing.3526 Před měsícem

    Hello , I m intereted to get this wing but until now none nformation relative to max speed (vs PTV etc...), flght comportments and no test review on the web about this wing. So it is not good for my choice. is it plae to have some flight data about this Stellar wing? Thank you

  • @RicardoDomingos-ss
    @RicardoDomingos-ss Před měsícem

    When is coming out the paramotor version?

  • @zoltancsiger2898
    @zoltancsiger2898 Před měsícem

    Thanks for the review, I found it so impressive I just bought one online! 🙂

  • @vinhha6073
    @vinhha6073 Před 2 měsíci

    I have no idea what are you trying to said..🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @tomekbumat
    @tomekbumat Před 2 měsíci

    I've been flying Skywalk gliders for over 11 years. In colder season ( central Poland) I fly my old but still robust Chili3 doing ridge soaring, and I use Arak1 for cross country in the summer. I guess there's quite a big number of other pilots who appreciate stronger, a little heavier gliders, and who are disappointed, like myself, with the trend to make the cloth less resistant to tear. Getting the cloth thinner and thinner isn't a good option for ridge soaring where contact with shrubs on high wind take-offs and landing happens from time to time. In such situations Chili3 survives, Arak1 suffers more. Pilots who don't want to replace their gliders every season may turn away from this brand.

  • @KevinMasao
    @KevinMasao Před 2 měsíci

    Wonderful to see the extra back protection, I feel like too many harnesses only add some dense foam and leave it at that. However, I'm really disappointed to see that only one reserve option is available and it's front mount. Maybe that's why they emphasize the back protection.

  • @edrobinson998
    @edrobinson998 Před 3 měsíci

    That seems a bit complicated

  • @PsyCHoZRH
    @PsyCHoZRH Před 3 měsíci

    Hat das Delight 3 eine Öffnung für den Urinalschlauch? Grüsse

  • @paper5092
    @paper5092 Před 3 měsíci

    "it generates lift well and lift-off is immediately" wow, very insightful. For the information given in the video, one could just visit the gin homepage.

  • @j4nch
    @j4nch Před 3 měsíci

    I really like it, SeeYou navigator could be improved: add other "indicators" like wind indicator, prevent exiting the application, more customization on the map(like seeing my current reach with my current glide ratio. I also really miss a vertical view of the airspace.

    • @CyclicPilot
      @CyclicPilot Před 2 měsíci

      I've recently bought an Omni, so far I really like it! In terms of value for money I think it's the best FLARM device out there at the moment (unless you prefer the XC tracer) I do still like using XCtrack on my phone alongside it, as XCtrack has a lot more customisation. I'm still getting used to SeeYou though

  • @paragliding3297
    @paragliding3297 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice video. Thx!

    • @xcmag
      @xcmag Před 3 měsíci

      Glad you liked it!

  • @babbyloncircus
    @babbyloncircus Před 3 měsíci

    Can we expect a light Mint ? An Arak 2 Air ??

  • @luqqqiiiiii
    @luqqqiiiiii Před 3 měsíci

    The marketing positions the arak between tequila and chilli, but the technical differences between arak and tequila appear to be identical apart from the weight. Can the arak really have noticeably better performance than the tequila? (Perhaps due to a different trim?)

    • @woob31
      @woob31 Před 3 měsíci

      I think there's a copy paste issue on the Skywalk website. Arak is 5.4 a/r. I doubt the Arak 2 goes down to 5.22 exactly like the Tequila...

    • @eaglespointparapendio8086
      @eaglespointparapendio8086 Před 3 měsíci

      The glider has different materials and different tensioning on the structure and brake. The Tequila is tuned trough the safety, the Arak more in the performance direction resulting in a different glider for the users. The more refined contruction allow better performance even with less AR and cells.

    • @skywalkparagliders
      @skywalkparagliders Před 3 měsíci

      There are 5 years of development know-how between the ARAK2 and the ARAK1. We used this experience and thoroughly optimized the ARAK2 with finely tuned trim, modified brake geometry, new materials and a slightly reduced aspect ratio. As a result of this development, the performance of the glider increased even though we reduced the cells. Reducing the number of cells results in lowered weight of the glider an pack size. In addition, general handling becomes easier and despite an overall increase in performance compared to its predecessor, starting behavior improves. In addition to the developments already mentioned, a performance-oriented trimming has been implemented in the ARAK2. This results in a more dynamic flight behavior, rapid response to control inputs, and increased agility. Therefore, the ARAK2 is designed to be an impressive mid-B wing suitable for ambitious pilots. The TEQUILA6 shares similar technical specifications with the ARAK2, but differs in its flight behavior. The trimming is adjusted in such a way that the TEQUILA6 is a little more subdued and slightly less dynamic. The TEQUILA6 as a LOW-B glider is excellent for pilots transitioning into the B range who want to progress and further develop their skills. Paragliders and their demands on the pilot do not just depend on the number of cells and the aspect ratio. Of course, technical details are important, but that's only a small part of the characteristics that influence flight behavior.

    • @ihtam634
      @ihtam634 Před 2 měsíci

      ⁠@@skywalkparagliders When will the Arak Air 2 be presented? In my last SIV course I saw how the Arak Air 1 performed. It was impressive how safe this wing reacted in side collapses. I want to buy that wing, but if the Arak Air 2 launches soon, i will wait.

  • @hubertdohr7002
    @hubertdohr7002 Před 3 měsíci

    heavier than the rise4!! no way for me...

  • @SkywalkerPaul
    @SkywalkerPaul Před 3 měsíci

    I'm in the market for a first pod

  • @AdvanceOmega26
    @AdvanceOmega26 Před 3 měsíci

    I have been a owner of a Cayenne6.. I wish you all the best Alex!

  • @LiiMuRi
    @LiiMuRi Před 3 měsíci

    Everything is evolving to a shark... Shark nose, shark fin, ... No wonder sharks have survived such a long time 😄

  • @airgaborpara3824
    @airgaborpara3824 Před 3 měsíci

    Supersmart harness! I am amazed.

  • @alexsakon
    @alexsakon Před 3 měsíci

    I have the inflatable protection and it only takes 20 sec to inflate. Also it’s located so that you can inflate it while in flight if you forget so I like the inflatable.

  • @happywatermelon9024
    @happywatermelon9024 Před 3 měsíci

    Very cool! I'm glad to see that there are more options for a first pod harness available!

  • @Itsallgoodtogo
    @Itsallgoodtogo Před 3 měsíci

    Enzo 4?

  • @Pietro-gf5wd
    @Pietro-gf5wd Před 3 měsíci

    the stellar is the best en b comparable to modern en c

  • @SkywalkerPaul
    @SkywalkerPaul Před 3 měsíci

    Germans = the most emotional speakers 😅

  • @safranpollen
    @safranpollen Před 3 měsíci

    Stellar is a test wing for me ✌️

    • @user-jz8nk7xy1k
      @user-jz8nk7xy1k Před 2 měsíci

      do you mean its not ready for market yet because of danger issues or how can i understand your comment?

    • @safranpollen
      @safranpollen Před 2 měsíci

      @@user-jz8nk7xy1k IT ISe one of the Wings I will Test next weeks

  • @lukasschmitt
    @lukasschmitt Před 3 měsíci

    Hi

  • @5ureS2K
    @5ureS2K Před 4 měsíci

    That guy taking a leak in the background 😂

  • @zinuzoid
    @zinuzoid Před 4 měsíci

    Yellow Submarine!

  • @DavidRosset
    @DavidRosset Před 4 měsíci

    Wow, the thermal assistant looks like it's only working in the Syride trailer. Here at 18:40 we can see that the Vario is struggeling to show something useful It's a bit disturbing

  • @safranpollen
    @safranpollen Před 4 měsíci

    The Rise5 Looks great..So sad, my takeoff weight is around 83/84 . I was trying the R4 S and IT was clear after several test flights , I have no punch in ahead wind.

    • @PhilippeLarcher
      @PhilippeLarcher Před 4 měsíci

      I hope soar works for that weight

    • @safranpollen
      @safranpollen Před 4 měsíci

      @@PhilippeLarcher fly it close to the top, 87-92 ,.best Performance 💯 ✌️💫😉

    • @mikekremer9686
      @mikekremer9686 Před 3 měsíci

      As he said , in the interview, it will be better in headwinds .. defenetly need to give it a try ... 😉

  • @Xozbg_pz
    @Xozbg_pz Před 4 měsíci

    Do you have any idea when the alpina 5 will be available ?

  • @millyboarder
    @millyboarder Před 4 měsíci

    Really informative!! Looks like a great addition to the sport

  • @millyboarder
    @millyboarder Před 4 měsíci

    Looking forward to this glider!

  • @millyboarder
    @millyboarder Před 4 měsíci

    Great interview! Learned a lot, thanks!

    • @xcmag
      @xcmag Před 4 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @thisisyol
    @thisisyol Před 4 měsíci

    I wonder which fin is the more impactful, inner or outer?

    • @MaxMartini22
      @MaxMartini22 Před 4 měsíci

      A fin closer to the wingtip could reduce drag generated by the tip vortices. A more centered fin will create resistance in the roll behavior of the wing thus helping it to exit spirals and improving stability.

    • @thisisyol
      @thisisyol Před 4 měsíci

      @@MaxMartini22 yeah but which one does more work for exiting a stable spiral? The inner or outer side? What if inner is cravatted? Still good?