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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.

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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Mac Para release high EN-C Elixir – Mac Para's new Elixir is a high-performance two-liner in the high EN-C category aimed at serious XC, hike-and-fly and sports class pilots. – xcmag.com?p=131100?utm...
Mac Para Elixir EN-C
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
AirDesign launch lightweight EN-B Livi 2 – AirDesign have launched an updated version of their lightweight EN-B wing, the Livi 2. It's similar to the Vivo but 1kg lighter. – xcmag.com?p=131082?utm...
AirDesign Livi2
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
X-Pyr 2026: Chrigel Maurer wins in record time – Chrigel Maurer has won the X-Pyr for a record fifth time finishing in a record time of three days and seven hours – xcmag.com?p=130967?utm...
Chrigel Maurer wins X-Pyr 2026
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
X-Pyr 2026: What you need to know and how to follow – Get ready! The 2026 edition of the X-Pyr starts on Sunday 21 June and there are more pilots than ever racing across the Pyrenees – xcmag.com?p=130887?utm...
X-Pyr 2026 pilots
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Alex Ploner wins European Hang Gliding Championships 2026 – Italy's Alex Ploner won gold at the FAI European Hang Gliding Championships in Italy at the weekend – again! – xcmag.com?p=130854?utm...
Alex Ploner. Photo: Flavio Tebaldi
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
“Pál Takáts made it a masterclass in how to race” – Pál Takáts and Mette Krum take the top spots at the Naviter Edition of the Sports-class Racing Series in Slovenia – xcmag.com?p=130799?utm...
Pál Takáts and Mette Krum SRS Slovenia winners
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Ekstremsportveko 2026: Norway’s week of midsummer magic returns – Ekstremsportveko returns to Voss in Norway this month – bringing paragliders and speedflyers to the Norwegian fjord landscape – xcmag.com?p=130750?utm...
Launching during the paragliding breakfast at Ekstremsportveko 2023. Photo: Dina Rindsem
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Aaron Durogati breaks hike-and-fly record under the midnight sun – Aaron Durogati has set a new 24-hour hike-and-fly record after climbing and flying an astonishing amount of vertical ascent in a single day – xcmag.com?p=130690?utm...
Aaron Durogati has set a new 24-hour hike-and-fly world record after climbing and flying an astonishing 19,424m of vertical ascent in a single day on Norway's Slogen mountain.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Kössen super paragliding testival delivers – Hundreds of pilots enjoyed four days of flyable weather in Kössen, Austria at the super paragliding testival last weekend. – xcmag.com?p=130640?utm...
Kössen super paragliding testival launch 2026
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Nova launch low EN-B Nexo – Nova unveiled the Nexo at the Kössen Super Paragliding Testival – a low EN-B with "all-rounder" appeal for new pilots and easy flying. – xcmag.com?p=130624?utm...
Nova Nexo EN-B
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
15th World Cup Superfinal – Jack Sheard talks to Andy Tallia and Constance Mettetal – the new Paragliding World Cup Superfinal Champions – xcmag.com?p=130519?utm...
Flying over olive groves in the PWC Superfinal
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
X-Pyr 2026: New route revealed – The new route for this year's X-Pyr has been announced - and it's a 528km race touching on seven turnpoints – xcmag.com?p=130571?utm...
X-Pyr 2026 route
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
BGD unveil lightweight EN-C Tigra – A lightweight EN-C two-liner that is born to compete – as well as take part in hike-and-fly adventures. That's the promise of BGD's new Tigra. – xcmag.com?p=130351?utm...
BGD Tigra
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Kössen Paragliding Testival 2026 kicks off – The legendary Austrian venue of Kössen is preparing to host its famous paragliding testival, which runs 4 to 7 June – xcmag.com?p=130305?utm...
Koessen Paragliding Textival
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
‘Highest pilot level ever’ at SRS Skywalk Edition in Italy – Andreas Malecki and Vanja Eggesvik take the top spots at the Skywalk Edition of the SRS in Bassano, Italy – xcmag.com?p=130203?utm...
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‘Highest pilot level ever’ at SRS Skywalk Edition in Italy
Andreas Malecki and Vanja Eggesvik take the top spots at the Skywalk Edition of the SRS in Bassano, Italy
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Hang Gliding Europeans 2026: 31 May to 13 June – Around 90 pilots from 23 nations are expected to compete over two weeks of racing in the foothills of the Italian Alps. – xcmag.com?p=130271?utm...
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Red Bull X-Alps 2027: Chrigel wins but rookies triumph – Aaron Mathis and Romy Sweda beat a strong field of rookies to win a wildcard place in next year’s Red Bull X-Alps – xcmag.com?p=130204?utm...
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Red Bull X-Alps 2027: Chrigel wins but rookies triumph
Aaron Mathis and Romy Sweda beat a strong field of rookies to win a wildcard place in next year’s Red Bull X-Alps
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
‘I’m astonished!’ says Andy Tallia after Superfinal 2026 win – Andy Tallia and Constance Mettetal crowned winners at the Paragliding World Cup Superfinal in Pegalajar, Spain. Jack Peak reports – xcmag.com?p=130152?utm...
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‘I’m astonished!’ says Andy Tallia after Superfinal 2026 win
Andy Tallia and Constance Mettetal crowned winners at the Paragliding World Cup Superfinal in Pegalajar, Spain. Jack Peak reports
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
‘A very special day’ – near-400km flown in the Alps – An incredible day on Monday 25 May saw a handful of pilots come tantalisingly close to breaking the 400km barrier in the Alps – xcmag.com?p=130133?utm...
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‘A very special day’ – near-400km flown in the Alps
An incredible day on Monday 25 May saw a handful of pilots come tantalisingly close to breaking the 400km barrier in the Alps
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Level Wings release parakite that “does it all” – Level Wings have released the Fierce, a parakite that is built for both beach soaring sessions as well as fast mountain descents. – xcmag.com?p=130068?utm...
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Level Wings release parakite that “does it all”
Level Wings have released the Fierce, a parakite that is built for both beach soaring sessions as well as fast mountain descents.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Skywalk release updated Pilot jacket – Skywalk have updated their popular Fly Jacket. It now has a more robust outer polyamide fabric, an improved fit, and optimised details. – xcmag.com?p=130086?utm...
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Skywalk release updated Pilot jacket
Skywalk have updated their popular Fly Jacket. It now has a more robust outer polyamide fabric, an improved fit, and optimised details.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Action photo contest opens – The world’s most recognised adventure and action sports photography contest has returned with a new edition. – xcmag.com?p=130064?utm...
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Action photo contest opens
The world’s most recognised adventure and action sports photography contest has returned with a new edition.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Forza 2 Hook Knife safety notice – Ozone have issued a safety notice around the hook knives supplied with the Forza 2 harness, calling on pilots to check their knives. – xcmag.com?p=130054?utm...
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Forza 2 Hook Knife safety notice
Ozone have issued a safety notice around the hook knives supplied with the Forza 2 harness, calling on pilots to check their knives.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
‘Fast and furious’ at the Glencoe X-Scotia 2026 – Battling a challenging forecast and low cloudbase organisers still managed to lay on a 60km race through the West Highlands in Scotland – xcmag.com?p=129968?utm...
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‘Fast and furious’ at the Glencoe X-Scotia 2026
Battling a challenging forecast and low cloudbase organisers still managed to lay on a 60km race through the West Highlands in Scotland
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Race report: X-Scotia 2026 – Despite challenging forecasts and low cloudbase organisers managed to lay on a 60km race which 15 pilots managed to complete. – xcmag.com?p=129968?utm...
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Race report: X-Scotia 2026
Despite challenging forecasts and low cloudbase organisers managed to lay on a 60km race which 15 pilots managed to complete.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Niviuk Rocket R ready to launch – Niviuk have unveiled details of their high peformance submarine style harness aimed at competition pilots seeking maximum efficiency. – xcmag.com?p=129936?utm...
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Niviuk Rocket R ready to launch
Niviuk have unveiled details of their high peformance submarine style harness aimed at competition pilots seeking maximum efficiency.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Lucas Bonin wins Bornes to Fly – A fast and furious 13th edition of Bornes to Fly took place last weekend with the winners making goal early on Saturday morning. – xcmag.com?p=129911?utm...
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Lucas Bonin wins Bornes to Fly
A fast and furious 13th edition of Bornes to Fly took place last weekend with the winners making goal early on Saturday morning.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
PWCA Superfinal 2026: Pegalajar, Spain 12-23 May – The world’s best comp paraglider pilots are heading to Pegalajar in southern Spain for the 15th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2026 – xcmag.com?p=129875?utm...
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PWCA Superfinal 2026: Pegalajar, Spain 12-23 May
The world’s best comp paraglider pilots are heading to Pegalajar in southern Spain for the 15th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2026
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
New Bassano weather service – A new weather forecasting bulletin for pilots in Bassano is to start this weekend. It is being set up by the Bassano-based pilot Kelly Farina – xcmag.com?p=129851?utm...
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New Bassano weather service
A new weather forecasting bulletin for pilots in Bassano is to start this weekend. It is being set up by the Bassano-based pilot Kelly Farina
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Bornes to Fly this weekend – Over 100 teams from 15 countries are preparing to take part in Bornes to Fly this weekend, the three-day hike-and-fly race in the French Alps. – xcmag.com?p=129845?utm...
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Bornes to Fly this weekend
Over 100 teams from 15 countries are preparing to take part in Bornes to Fly this weekend, the three-day hike-and-fly race in the French Alps.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Ozone launch Ozium 3 harness – Ozone have unveiled the Ozium 3, a lightweight cross-country and adventure harness aimed at seasoned pilots as well as first time pod users. – xcmag.com?p=129825?utm...
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Ozone launch Ozium 3 harness
Ozone have unveiled the Ozium 3, a lightweight cross-country and adventure harness aimed at seasoned pilots as well as first time pod users.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Hike-and-Fly Comp season kicks off – The hike-and-fly comp season is now underway with several events kicking off last weekend. The Swiss Championships were won by Chrigel Maurer. – xcmag.com?p=129809?utm...
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Hike-and-Fly Comp season kicks off
The hike-and-fly comp season is now underway with several events kicking off last weekend. The Swiss Championships were won by Chrigel Maurer.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Hammertag comes to Austria – Perfect conditions came to the Alps on Saturday allowing thousands of pilots to enjoy epic cross country flights. – xcmag.com?p=129775?utm...
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Hammertag comes to Austria
Perfect conditions came to the Alps on Saturday allowing thousands of pilots to enjoy epic cross country flights.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Dudek unveil dual use reflex wing – Dudek have unveiled the Solo 2, a dual use reflex wing that can be used for both paramotoring and paragliding, for which it's certified EN-B. – xcmag.com?p=129733?utm...
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Dudek unveil dual use reflex wing
Dudek have unveiled the Solo 2, a dual use reflex wing that can be used for both paramotoring and paragliding, for which it's certified EN-B.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Instrument remote control – Swiss company Aufwind have devised a remote control that lets you toggle between your instruments in flight. – xcmag.com?p=129723?utm...
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Instrument remote control
Swiss company Aufwind have devised a remote control that lets you toggle between your instruments in flight.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Swing unveil Mito 3 – German manufacturer Swing have launched two new versions of their Mito 3 entry-level wing for stress-free flying. – xcmag.com?p=129701?utm...
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Swing unveil Mito 3
German manufacturer Swing have launched two new versions of their Mito 3 entry-level wing for stress-free flying.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
“Noodle taster” trials new comp rules – Germona’s Mt Cuarnan was the scene of much activity last week as the CIVL Explorer Open held five tasks for a field of over 100 pilots. – xcmag.com?p=129694?utm...
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“Noodle taster” trials new comp rules
Germona’s Mt Cuarnan was the scene of much activity last week as the CIVL Explorer Open held five tasks for a field of over 100 pilots.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Flying fish to take on submarines – BGD have unveiled their first submarine style harness. Made in partnership with BogdanFly, the Tuna is designed as an "ocean predator". – xcmag.com?p=129629?utm...
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Flying fish to take on submarines
BGD have unveiled their first submarine style harness. Made in partnership with BogdanFly, the Tuna is designed as an "ocean predator".
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
AirDesign launch EN-B Vivo 3 – AirDesign have launched the first 2.5 liner in the mid EN-B range for progressing pilots looking to fly far. – xcmag.com?p=129532?utm...
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AirDesign launch EN-B Vivo 3
AirDesign have launched the first 2.5 liner in the mid EN-B range for progressing pilots looking to fly far.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
GoPro unveil new mission series – GoPro have announced a new series of cameras for serious and aspiring filmmakers who need the highest quality. – xcmag.com?p=129513?utm...
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GoPro unveil new mission series
GoPro have announced a new series of cameras for serious and aspiring filmmakers who need the highest quality.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Stodeus launch online logbook – Stodeus have unveiled details of their online logbook which lets pilots analyse their flights to see how they can improve. – xcmag.com?p=129492?utm...
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Stodeus launch online logbook
Stodeus have unveiled details of their online logbook which lets pilots analyse their flights to see how they can improve.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Is this the world’s smallest and lightest vario? – An Austrian start-up of three passionate pilots is claiming to have designed the world's smallest and lightest vario. – xcmag.com?p=129376?utm...
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Is this the world’s smallest and lightest vario?
An Austrian start-up of three passionate pilots is claiming to have designed the world's smallest and lightest vario.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Ozone unveil Ultralite X speed wing – Ozone have launched a miniwing version of their Ultralite 5, focused on speed. It's aimed at intermediate to advanced speed pilots. – xcmag.com?p=129317?utm...
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Ozone unveil Ultralite X speed wing
Ozone have launched a miniwing version of their Ultralite 5, focused on speed. It's aimed at intermediate to advanced speed pilots.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Coming to America – registration opens for three events – 'Expect to go tall!' Registration has opened for three competitions organised by Gavin McClurg in the USA this summer – xcmag.com?p=129134?utm...
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Coming to America – registration opens for three events
'Expect to go tall!' Registration has opened for three competitions organised by Gavin McClurg in the USA this summer
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Skybean launch SÖ simple vario – The SØ is a tough, no-frills instrument from the Slovakian brand Skybean aimed at pilots who want a simple and robust device. – xcmag.com?p=129139?utm...
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Skybean launch SÖ simple vario
The SØ is a tough, no-frills instrument from the Slovakian brand Skybean aimed at pilots who want a simple and robust device.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Survey winners announced: thanks for taking part – A big thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Cross Country Readership Survey over the last few weeks. – xcmag.com?p=129145?utm...
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Survey winners announced: thanks for taking part
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Cross Country Readership Survey over the last few weeks.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Ozone release Zig tandem harness – Ozone have unveiled the Zig tandem harness for pro and recreational tandem pilots which optimises comfort during long flights. – xcmag.com?p=129118?utm...
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Ozone release Zig tandem harness
Ozone have unveiled the Zig tandem harness for pro and recreational tandem pilots which optimises comfort during long flights.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Baptiste Lambert triumphs at Trofeo Montegrappa – Bassano del Grappa delivered a perfect Easter for 130 pilots competing in the Trofeo Montegrappa, the first big competition of the season. – xcmag.com?p=129067?utm...
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Baptiste Lambert triumphs at Trofeo Montegrappa
Bassano del Grappa delivered a perfect Easter for 130 pilots competing in the Trofeo Montegrappa, the first big competition of the season.
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Paragliding PGHM to police Annecy skies – The PGHM, famed for their mountain rescue exploits in the Chamonix valley, are launching a new squad to police the skies above Annecy – xcmag.com?p=128977?utm...
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Paragliding PGHM to police Annecy skies
The PGHM, famed for their mountain rescue exploits in the Chamonix valley, are launching a new squad to police the skies above Annecy
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Cross Country Magazine @xcmag.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Easy Rider: the Hopper parakite takes flight – Dutch parakite brand Dune Rider have launched the Hopper, an all-round parakite for coastal soaring and fun – xcmag.com?p=128885?utm...
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Easy Rider: the Hopper parakite takes flight
Dutch parakite brand Dune Rider have launched the Hopper, an all-round parakite for coastal soaring and fun
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