The ultra-light (22g) and ultra-compact Camsports Nano video camera is a revolution for all sorts of outdoor sports enthusiasts. Shock and shake-resistant it is capable of storing up to 2 hours of film (at 720 x 480 pixels resolution) on its 4 gB internal memory card. It comes with three means of attaching it to [...]
Paramotor Magazine have a new softshell jacket. Windproof and water-repellant, with a brushed inner for added warmth, the jacket is stylishly cut with a full length zip and two secure zipped side pockets. It comes in black, with Paramotor Magazine’s logo on the back, and is available now from www.xcshop.com Discuss here
France based AEF Gliders have released a new trigger element for its Cameleon paramotor throttle system (check our review in PM 11). With a wider trigger, the throttle can now be used with thick winter gloves. A new cruise control switch also improves the overall handling of the device. Things seem to be looking up [...]
An electric paramotor with a difference: Razeebuss’ Razmott is a lightweight unit, built directly into a Kortel Kuik free flight harness. It has a hinge to enble you to adjust the angle of thrust from the carbon propeller (adjusted using a strap), the propeller automatically folding away when it is switched off, to reduce drag. [...]
A new FAI powered paraglider world speed record was set on 19 September from Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, by Raffaele Benetti (IT). On his U-Turn Morpheus with Vittorazzi Fly 100 Evo 18 motor he achieved an average speed of 64.94 km/h and top speed of 68.63 km/h. Discuss here
The first stage of the Brazilian Paramotor Cup will be held at Pilar do Sul from 6 – 8 November 2009. The competition counts towards the Brazilian Paramotor Championship. www.copabrasilparamotor.com.br Discuss here
The Traktor Pro is KobraPPG’s solo paramotor trike, designed for KobraPPG’s powerful motor range (shown here with the Simonini Mini 2 plus).
KobraPPG’s new designer, Paco Diaz, has created an advanced concept tandem trike for the Spanish paramotor company. The Traktor II Pro is a stainless steel unit offering dual controls, high hang points, front and rear suspension and having passive safety. It is suited for use with KobraPPG’s BB900 and BB1000 engines, and Rotax 503, 582 [...]
Chinese paramotor equipment manufacturer Seawind have developed a helmet specifically for powered paraglider pilots: The SH-02 PPG TOP.
Next April, Paramotor Club’s Simon Westmore plans to lead a group of paramotorists in a flying adventure across France. They will leave Airvault, near Poitiers, on 1 April and fly to St Andre les Alpes via Dune de Pyla, making stops as necessary on the way.
