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Author: JudithM :: *Topic StarterLocation: Catalunya (ES)Subject: Rookies v. First-timersPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:36 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 5 lhaeger wrote: What’s the difference between Rookies and First Timers? None, both groups are new to the X-Pyr, but not to H&F comps. We don't see this as a competition between nations, so we didn't want to group them by country. To have a reasonably even number in each group (only for announcement purposes), I created the two groups. With[…]

Author: SAPurdieLocation: SussexSubject: Re: How do you choose high-B paraglider?Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 8:21 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 13 Vik wrote: I've been using a 2hand Carrera for three months. It's kept me very busy while flying and has made me wonder if most high-B gliders are like this. Actually, I'm a bit tired of the Carrera overly lively nature, so I'm looking for a more comfortable glider, <snip>. Carrera was more like a low C than a high[…]

Author: AirmonkSubject: Re: How do you choose high-B paraglider?Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 7:31 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 13 Vik wrote: I've been using a 2hand Carrera for three months. ... Actually, I'm a bit tired of the Carrera overly lively nature, so I'm looking for a more comfortable glider, but I'm also afraid it might be too dull. ... I'm more interested in ikuma3 and rush6. But I'd also like to know about other similar ones. At last here[…]

Author: Lars M Falkenström :: *Topic StarterLocation: Stockholm, SwedenSubject: Development via trade-offs?Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 7:18 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 0 Hi! Noticed that the majority of the threads in this forum is getting less and less interesting (to me). Has the pg-designs/rules/formats etc reached a level where development nowadays is merely a gamble with trade-offs? To improve one aspect you have to sacrifice something else when it comes to performance/safety/comfort/price/weight/availability etc?! Has the PG-design R&D-gaggle more or less[…]

Author: Vik :: *Topic StarterSubject: Re: How do you choose high-B paraglider?Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 5:16 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 13 Airmonk wrote: Vik wrote: Do you think the new High-B or C paraglider is easier to handle than the Carrera? I think so for most of the new wings. I also think you could feel some wings too dull, not talkative enough after the Carrera. It's a reason why we tend to recommend Ikuma 3 more than Base[…]

Author: xandrosSubject: Re: Accomodation in NormaPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 2:05 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 1 I stayed at Alberto's place, he's a great guy and also a local pilot himself. You can reach him via Whatsapp, mention from Alexander, +39 331 373 2772 [ goto post ]

Author: dymanoidLocation: GermanySubject: Re: Advance Impress 4Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 1:00 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 559 Depends on the harness size, I guess. With my S size, I can squeeze in maybe 4.8 l max, no matter how hard I try. The compartment barely closes in this case._________________Watch my Paragliding XC Stories on YouTube [ goto post ]

Author: Erfurt BobSubject: Re: Niviuk Ikuma 3 (EN B)Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2026 23:01 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 55 A change of 10 kg in the weight range makes a huge difference in the feeling. I fly the swift 6 ms at 94 kgs, which I think is much better then 85. But ymmv. [ goto post ]