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 support, shock absorbing soles and closed eyelets.

The Para-Trekking 2 is available directly from Paraventure or from your local dealer at £179.95 and the quality reflects the price. For more info call Paul on 07775865095 or have a look at the Airstyle website at www.airstyle.eu

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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

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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

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The Thrust HP (High Performance) project mission was to combine the advantages of the Thrust in low speeds with the latest Reflex profile technology in high speeds to yield a specialized paramotor wing that would offer true high performance yet retain the friendliness and safety of the Thrust. (more…)

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 the Indy is the ideal beginner PPG wing, with maximum ease of launch and landing, in flight stability, and highly forgiving handling. The M has received DMSV A. These results are in line with the character of both wings and also with the EN certification that they have already received.

www.flyozone.com

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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 direct from www.itvusa.us

www.uptimal.com

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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 setting the stage for home grown initiatives Canadians can take in stepping up where the logging companies have fallen short.

Launch is on July 14th from Dawson City, Yukon, and the flight ends on 9th August 2008 at Festival in Salmo.

More information on www.aboveandbeyondcanada.com

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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 July - 17 August 2008.

For a snippet of his work, go to http://image.air.free.fr or for more information on the exhibition in Brittany, visit http://image.air.free.fr/Annonce-expo/communique-casino08.htm (in French).

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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 21 with FB Simonini motor. Armin Appel took second place (Speedmax, FB Simonini) and Thomas Keller third (Naja 21, FB Simonini).  In the Open results, Polish pilot Piotr Trzynski (Reaction 27, Simonini) takes second place between Schulz and Appel.

In the trike (solo) category, Richard Krüger-Sprengel won (Naja 23, Rüter Trike/Briggs & Stratten) ahead of Jens Hicken (Revolution, FB Flyke/Briggs & Stratten) and Ronny Seidel (Speedmax 19, Evo 2 S/FB Simonini). In the Open, three Czech pilots took the podium places: Petr Matousek, Michal Krivanek and Krzysztof Romicki. Czechs Milos Vaclav and Verca Brychtova also won the tandem trike category.

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