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X-Pyr: āThe dream comes trueā
Chrigel, how does it feel to win X-Pyr again?
Itās really amazing to do five X-Pyrs and win five times. This year I was under a bit more pressure because the field was bigger with 50 athletes at the start line including some young, very fast athletes. For me it was a good adventure againā¦
https://xcmag.com/magazine-articles/adventure-and-inspiration/x-pyr-the-dream-comes-true/
| 2 |  Safety notice: Gin Genie Race 5
Gin has discovered a potential manufacturing issue affecting a limited number of Genie Race 5 rescue handles during an internal quality-control inspection.
āThe stitching that secures the plastic paracord to the rescue handle may, in some cases, become loose or detached,ā say Gin. āIf this occurs, the paracord may slide and become trapped around theā¦
https://xcmag.com/news/safety-notice-gin-genie-race-5/ | 152 |
| 3 | X-Pyr: āThe dream comes trueā
Chrigel, how does it feel to win X-Pyr again?
Itās really amazing to do five X-Pyrs and win five times. This year I was under a bit more pressure because the field was bigger with 50 athletes at the start line including some young, very fast athletes. For me it was a good adventure againā¦
https://xcmag.com/magazine-articles/adventure-and-inspiration/x-pyr-the-dream-comes-true/ | 137 |
| 4 |  CROSS COUNTRY ISSUE 267: AUG / SEP 2026
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When pilots head off on their holidays they donāt really do a week on the beach. Unless itās one of those long coastlines in Denmark or Brazil where you can blast up and down chasing seagullsā¦
https://xcmag.com/issues/cross-country-issue-267-aug-sep-2026/ | 135 |
| 5 |  Coupe Icare 2026: Need to know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4R9xQnyjew
TESTING GLIDERS
To take part in the testival on Tuesday and Wednesday pilots need to pre-register and pay ā¬25 for the two days. Pilots also need third-party insurance ā which most licensed UK and EU pilots already have as part of their flying association membership. Donāt forget your flying licence!
xcmag.info/coupe-icare-testival
THE EXPO
Theā¦
https://xcmag.com/news/comps-and-events/coupe-icare-2026-need-to-know/ | 125 |
| 6 |  15th World Cup Superfinal
Pegalajar, Spain, hosted the 15th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal, 13- 23 May. Some 110 of the worldās best pilots, including 10 women, competed over eight long tasks (86, 132, 124, 72, 128, 126, 138 and 119km).
Relative newcomer Andy Tallia (FRA, Ozone Enzo 3) took the overall title with 5,830.5 points, finishing a mere 10.2ā¦
https://xcmag.com/magazine-articles/pilots-and-profiles/15th-world-cup-superfinal/ | 167 |
| 7 |  Win a brand new paraglider in our prize draw 2026
Thereās never been a better time to join us. Subscribe to Cross Country magazine today and youāll automatically be entered into our Subscribersā Prize Draw to win a wing on 12:00 midday GMT Friday 7 August 2026.
You could win a brand new solo EN-A, B or C paraglider of your choice from our partnersā¦
https://xcmag.com/news/win-a-brand-new-paraglider-in-our-prize-draw-2026/ | 166 |
| 8 |  Phi release Rowdy parakite
Earlier this year Phi posted an April Foolās joke saying ānoā to parakites. The joke is that theyāve actually been busy developing three prototypes, one of which, the Rowdy 25, has just been unveiled. It is pitched as an entry-level wing for everyone.
āThe Rowdy is a revolution in simplicity and efficiency,ā says Hannes Papesh.ā¦
https://xcmag.com/news/gear-news/phi-release-rowdy-parakite/ | 162 |
| 9 |  SRS Ozone edition arrives in Grand Bornand
The fourth edition of the SRS season kicks off this weekend in Grand Bornand, France. Almost 130 pilots from 36 countries, including 15 women are preparing for the six day event, which starts Sunday 19 July.
Among those taking part is the current world champion Baptiste Lambert. More used to flying an Enzo, heās tradingā¦
https://xcmag.com/news/srs-ozone-edition-arrives-in-grand-bornand/ | 155 |
| 10 |  Zoom unveil XHB: high performance EN-B
Zoom have unveiled the XHB, a high-end EN-B aimed at experienced cross country pilots who want to continue developing their skills. The designer Alex Hƶllwarth has tried to take the high EN-B class to a new level with the wing.
It has an aspect ratio of 6.1, 71 cells and technology borrowed from the two-linerā¦
https://xcmag.com/news/zoom-unveil-xhb-high-performance-en-b/ | 157 |
| 11 |  On Launch With: Hans Petit
When I was younger, I used to fly a lot of radio-controlled aeroplanes. And when I was 13 I wanted to fly but I was too young for planes or gliders. I found paragliding ā Jean-Baptiste Chandelierās videos were a big influence.
I was hooked from the beginning. I did my course in the Baronniesā¦
https://xcmag.com/magazine-articles/on-launch-with-hans-petit/ | 160 |
| 12 |  The paragliding podcast, episode 7
In this episode Ed and Tarquin catch up on the latest paragliding news. The episode begins with Chrigel Maurer explaining how he dodged storms during his fifth win of X-Pyr which prompts the pair to share anecdotes of flying with Chrigel and how some pilots are made differently.
The pair then move onto discussing theā¦
https://xcmag.com/podcasts/the-paragliding-podcast-episode-7/ | 159 |
| 13 |  Tracking device adds Starlink
Starlink-enabled tracking for pilots is a step closer following successful trials by Alfapilot, makers of the Voolaris Tracker. After more than two years of development, in-flight testing and international competitions, they have managed to develop a tracking system that integrates Starlink satellite connectivity onto a tracker using 4G LTE mobile network and bidirectional Fanet communication.ā¦
https://xcmag.com/news/tracking-device-adds-starlink/ | 176 |
| 14 |  How to: Get ready to fly the Alps
So, youāre heading to the Alps this summerā¦ My first trip to this beautiful area of Europe was in my third year of flying. In 2002, Iād already done my first XC flights in Venezuela when I headed to Annecy to study French in the mornings and in the afternoons, fly!
I didnāt know muchā¦
https://xcmag.com/fly-better/how-to-get-ready-to-fly-the-alps/ | 172 |
| 15 | Tracking device adds Starlink
Starlink-enabled tracking for pilots is a step closer following successful trials by Alfapilot, makers of the Voolaris Tracker. After more than two years of development, in-flight testing and international competitions, they have managed to develop a tracking system that integrates Starlink satellite connectivity onto a tracker using 4G LTE mobile network and bidirectional Fanet communication.ā¦
https://xcmag.com/news/tracking-device-adds-starlink/ | 165 |
| 16 |  Independence release Pioneer 4
Initially previewed at last yearās Coupe Icare, the Pioneer 4 is an ideal wing for newly qualified pilots with a unique feature that lets pilots transform it from an EN-A to an EN-B.
This is done via a āspeed limiterā which adjusts accelerator travel. Other features include mini-ribs for extra performance: a āperfectly finished trailingā¦
https://xcmag.com/news/independence-release-pioneer-4/ | 173 |
| 17 |  The Head Game: Getting in tune for the X-Pyr
Iām taking part in the X-Pyr for the first time and I wonāt hide the fact that this in itself is already a dream come true for me. I have been a mental coach since 2019 and in this article I would like to share my thoughts on mental training for this exceptional race.
Visualisationā¦
https://xcmag.com/fly-better/paragliding-techniques-paramotoring-skills/the-head-game-getting-in-tune-for-the-x-pyr/ | 216 |
| 18 |  BGD release updated Epic Freestyle
BGDās Epic Freestyle has been revamped and updated, with new risers, acro handles and three new colours. Designed for SIV or those first acro moves, BGD say it can do āall the accessible acro tricks and connections, and is very forgiving of mistakesā. āIt wonāt shoot too far if you mess up your inputs orā¦
https://xcmag.com/news/bgd-release-updated-epic-freestyle/ | 288 |
| 19 |  Swing launch āpure-bredā EN-C Sphera 2 RS
Swing Sphera 2 RS is a two-liner designed for big cross country days and competition, aimed at pilots with āsolid EN-C experienceā.
It has an aspect ratio of 6.9 and 75 cells (putting it outside the new SRS specifications) and was originally designed as an EN-D. However, it received an EN-C rating during certification.
Characteristicsā¦
https://xcmag.com/news/swing-launch-pure-bred-en-c-sphera-2-rs/ | 262 |
| 20 |  Deadline looms for photo contest
Aerial photographers have until the end of the month to enter The Illume Awards, a photo competition that celebrates adventure and action sports ā and the photographers behind the lens.
For the first time, this year there is a dedicated category for aerial sports and one of the judges is our own head of photographyā¦
https://xcmag.com/news/deadline-looms-for-photo-contest/ | 240 |
