Paul Williams at Paraventure Airsports in Abergavenny has just become the sole UK importer and distributor of the Airstyle Para-Trekking 2 boot. Paul has been researching the available footwear for some time, and is pleased to have at last found something that fits the bill as a high quality, lightweight, waterproof and breathable boot with maximum ankle [...]
Custom Air Paramotors (UK) have moved to a larger unit on the Essex / Suffolk border. MD Vince White explains that they aim to keep stock of many select parts. Custom Air is also expanding its product range. For new contact details and to keep up to date visit www.custom-air.co.uk Discuss here
The French national PPG Championship which was held in Chambley from 30th – 5th July, has been won by Mathieu Rouanet once again ! In second place was Emmanuel Layan, with Pascal Vallee in third. www.ulm-lorraine.com/cdf2008.htm Discuss here
APCO’s Thrust HP (High Performance) paramotor wing combines the low-speed advantages of the Thrust with the benefits of the latest reflex technology at high speeds.
The Ozone Roadster and Indy are two of the first wings to pass the German Paramotor Association (DMSV)’s new certification process. The Roadster is Ozone’s intermediate wing, aimed at a range of paramotor pilots from XC distance seekers to ground skimmers and adventure pilots. The M size has received DMSV B (without accelerator). Ozone say [...]
Uptimal, AKA Malibu Paragliding, is now USA importer of ITV products, and is looking for dealers. ITV are well known in Europe and have been making paragliders for 25 years. They manufacture high quality wings for the PG and PPG markets, and also make SYNERGY paramotors. Contact sales@itvusa.us for a dealer price list or buy [...]
This summer two pilots will paramotor 3000 kilometers from Dawson City, Yukon to Salmo, British Columbia, creating an eye-opening documentary of what mass deforestation looks like today while showering these dead zones with seeds of alpine flowers native to those regions. Their objective is to raise awareness around the depletion of western Canada’s forests while [...]
Aerial photographer, Christophe Charon, is mounting an exhibition of his most recent aerial photographs of the Golfe du Morbihan area of Brittany. Since his last exhibition, a year ago, he has amassed a huge collection of images of the coastal area, taken from his paramotor. The exhibition takes place at the casino, Port-Crouesty, from 14 [...]
The German Open 2008 took place from 3rd – 8th June at Ballenstedt airfield as part of the “Deutscher Motorschirm Pokal”, a DULV organised event including a paramotor trade fair, fly in and evening bonfire parties as well as the comp itself. The German Champion in the footlaunch category is Peter Schulz, flying a Naja [...]
