Is this the best EN-A paraglider you can buy, despite one very unusual feature for this type of glider? We tested the ZOOM XA & XA LT! Who are they for, and what makes them so unusual for this category of wing?
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:40 ZOOM brand & designers
01:51 XA & XA LT overview
02:36 XA LT lightweight version
03:27 Launching & ground handling
04:34 Flying & handling
05:31 Performance
05:55 Brake feel & stall behaviour
07:07 Passive safety
07:30 Speed bar
08:02 Big ears & descent techniques
09:16 Cross-country performance
09:39 Best first wings?!
10:52 Final verdict
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South African pilot and veteran sailor Ben Hodgson has been competing in some of the most well-known and intense hike and fly races around the world for a decade, beginning with the XBerg in 2017 and then advancing to the Bornes to Fly, X-Pyr and many others. Last year he was the main supporter for the wunderkid rookie Gabe Jansen in the Red Bull X-Alps after they met competing in a hike and fly race in Brazil.
0:00 Inner Compress Bag
0:13 Gather the wing
0:46 Get comfortable
1:12 Prepare the bag and the strap
1:20 Align the leading edge rods
2:09 Shake the wing gently to spread the fabric
2:20 Tie the leading edge to keep it organized
2:50 Lay the leading edge rods flat on the ground
2:59 Rest your harness against the leading edge to keep the wing from shifting
3:15 Gather all the lines and place them in the middle
3:34 Find the center and stretch the fabric
3:56 Stretch it out and neatly fold the trailing edge into an S-shape
5:21 Remove the harness
5:29 Release the Compression Strap so the air can escape
5:41 Fold one side over the other
6:10 Place the risers on the fabric
6:18 Start folding upwards
6:49 Place the leading edge in the middle
7:20 Fasten the Compression Strap
7:53 Slide the wing into the Inner Compress
8:36 Zip up the bag
9:09 Fasten the roll top
9:25 Ready for the next flight!
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Luke de Weert is a professional paraglider pilot from the Netherlands whose flying journey started at the age of 14 on the beaches near Alkmaar.
Driven by his passion for flying, determination and hard work, Luke fought his way to the top of the sport. His journey led to him becoming Acro World Tour Champion.
And now his journey comes full circle:
"The first glider my father ever saw, while my mother was still pregnant with me, was an ADVANCE glider. That glider inspired him to start flying. He's the reason I fly today."
We're incredibly proud to welcome Luke to the ADVANCE family and can't wait to share the next chapter of his story.
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Some pilots arrive at SIV and want to Backfly, Helico, SAT…
Some arrive wanting to understand every step in details and take it slow…
Both are valid. Both work.
At Flying Karlis SIV, we don't have a fixed programme, we have your programme.
We talk before we fly. We understand where you are, what you want.. Then we build a training that makes sense for you, whether that's pushing limits or solidifying foundations.
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We tested the Advance TAU DLS Paragliding wing! This is a performance-oriented high-end EN C two-liner for ambitious cross-country and competition pilots.
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0:00 Advance TAU DLS Review
0:12 DLS Construction & Weight
1:52 Risers & Two-Liner Design
2:55 Leading Edge & Details
3:35 Launch & First Impressions
5:00 Handling & Brake Pressure
6:12 Speed Bar
7:10 Competition & XC Potential
8:10 TAU DLS vs Sigma 12 & Omega
8:44 Who Is the TAU DLS For?
9:32 Verdict
Have you ever imagined a woman soaring through the skies at 6,000+ meters, shattering the proverbial glass ceiling in a country where female pilots are a rare sight? Today, we delve into the remarkable story of Fatemeh Eftekhari, Iran’s first female pilot and a trailblazer for women in aviation and extreme sports. Her journey is not just about flying; it's about defying societal norms, pushing boundaries, and inspiring a new generation of women to chase their dreams no matter the obstacles. In a time of enormous geopolitical tensions and societal restrictions, Fatemeh's story offers a breath of fresh air—an inspiring example of resilience, courage, and relentless pursuit of passion.
Thermalling? You're rotating. Landing approach? Rotating.
Every wingover, every spiral, every tight turn to avoid traffic, it’s all about rotations. It's the most fundamental thing we do in the air.
Before we teach you an autorotation, backfly… we teach you rotation and how to exit in a safe way. Every axis. Every input. Every reaction, understood in a rotation first, before we take it further.
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The Arrow P-2 is an enhanced version of the Arrow 1 with a tighter rescue pod, a tuned ABS system, an anti-forget clipping system, and a slightly higher fairing.
Who should train backfly?
Not every pilot needs competition-level backfly control. But every pilot who flies in turbulent conditions, who leads others in the air, or who wants to genuinely understand their glider's behaviour, should have at least one deliberate backfly experience under supervision.
If you have never felt your glider behind you and stayed calm, you have a blind spot. SIV is the place to close it.
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SUPAIR STRIKE 3 paragliding harness review based on real flights. What is the actual pack size? How does the inflatable airbag perform? Which reserve parachute fits inside? How does it feel in flight? Is it comfortable for long XC flights? Who is it for? All that and more in this Flybubble review of the STRIKE 3 hike & fly harness.
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0:00 First Look & Pack Size
0:58 Strike 3 vs Skywalk Range X-Alps 3
1:36 Who Is the Strike 3 For?
2:49 First Flight Impressions
3:03 Design & Tail Fairing
5:17 In-flight & Handling
6:23 Seatboard
6:48 Inflatable Protector
9:05 Storage
10:05 Cockpit & Instrument Setup
11:38 Speedbag & materials
12:15 Pod Fit & Sizing
13:32 Clipping in
15:02 Speed System
16:20 Reserve System
20:00 Who Should Buy the Strike 3?
21:15 Pros and Cons
22:10 Final Verdict
NOVA introduced the Aonic 2 for the 2026-27 year, an EN-A-class glider. It is light, handles beautifully, good performance for the category. I let you watch the video to experience and share with me a flight on that glider.
Explore the psychology of elite performance, flow states, and mindset with Bret Burchard, former NBA coach and author of Catching Confetti, Developing the Mindset of a Champion. Discover how mental training can transform sports, your flying, and everyday life.
It's the third day of the annual North South Cup and after the first two days in South Wales and the Malvern Hills, we're now on the border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the task is a 105km triangle taking us deep into the Lake District. Well, that's the plan at least...! Grab a beer and see how it worked out for me...!
Tracklog: https://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:timpent/10.5.2026/11:37
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It's Monday 27th April and with a good, albeit blue day forecast, all the usual suspects headed to Leckhampton given the light N'ly wind. We were aiming for Dorchester (130kms) with the hope that we might be able to make it to the beach at Weymouth if everything went well... SPOILER ALERT - it didn't 😭 Grab a coffee and see how I got on...
(And well done Rob and Graham for making it to Dorchester!)
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This is a detailed and structured report on my most severe incident and my first ever reserve deployment. This video focuses not only on what happened and how, but also on why it happened in the first place - and most importantly, what I learned from it. If you are a paragliding pilot yourself, maybe some of those lessons will be useful for your own flying too - this is why I share this incident analysis.
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00:00 What happened?
01:48 The pilot
04:24 The gear
05:28 The place
06:31 The weather
08:15 The incident
11:30 The cause
14:18 The learnings
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Is the OZONE VIBE GT paraglider Actually VIBING? The original Vibe redefined performance and fun and launched the next generation of intermediate paragliding wings. The all new Vibe GT brings that legacy into the modern era with exciting new tech. It is positioned precisely in the middle of the EN B category between the Buzz and the Rush. It offers the trusted Ozone Paragliders performance in an easy to fly package, designed to maximise enjoyment and deliver a simple, joyful flying experience that always puts a smile on your face.
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0:00 Ozone Vibe GT Review
0:50 Introduction
1:41 Handling & Brake Pressure
2:19 Vibe GT vs Swift 6
3:35 Stability & Collapse Resistance
4:20 Vibe GT vs Buzz 7
7:07 Climbing
8:00 Performance
8:35 Glide & Trim spim
9:57 BC Bridge Riser System
13:10 Big Ears & Descent Techniques
14:47 Wingovers & Fun Factor
15:10 Collapses
15:33 Final Thoughts
That was our PDG, one of the best Team Skimo Race from Zermatt 57km to Verbier. Together with my Friends Thomas and Faisal we dit it in 16h 30min. The weather, the Organisation and the fans and the help of Lionel and Marc on the way was just perfect - thank you!