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Author: FurinaSubject: Re: Project Share: an integrated flight computer (WIP)Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2026 2:49 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 10 tcleo007 wrote: Furina wrote: I’ve been considering getting a Syride XL lately. What are the main differences between your flying instrument and the Syride XL? Thanks for your question!It's a great device and I can see why it’s so popular. My unit has a 3.5" sunlight-readable screen and a 2900mAh battery that lasts a full XC weekend. It’ll be under[…]

Author: tcleo007 :: *Topic StarterSubject: Re: Project Share: an integrated flight computer (WIP)Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2026 2:15 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 10 Erfurt Bob wrote: What is "the usual aviation markup"? I mean the extra price that most paragliding varios have because of a small market and brand premiums. I want to keep pricing fair and avoid that extra markup. [ goto post ]

Author: dimatrekLocation: MünchenSubject: Re: APEXPosted: Thu Mar 12, 2026 0:30 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 11 mdb wrote: Dmytro - what do you like about this harness that makes it worth replacing the Range 3? The main reasons are: (1) The adjustable chest strap allows me to adjust the stability, feedback and weight-shift authority (together with the ABS) according to my preferences and the conditions. (2) The reserve handle is located right in the middle and is perfectly accessible with either[…]

Author: gio_i :: *Topic StarterSubject: Switzerland: SHV number on the wing is a must for everyone!Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2026 0:24 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 0 I posted more details in Sub Catogory "Sites, Flying Destinations and Holidays -> Europe" https://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=116862 but IMHO it should also be mentioned here. [ goto post ]

Author: gio_i :: *Topic StarterSubject: Switzerland: SHV number on the wing is a must for everyone!Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2026 0:14 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 0 The German Hang and Pragliding Association (DHV) informed us that a SHV (Swiss Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association) Registration number is mandatory on the wing when you want to fly in Switzerland From: https://www.dhv.de/verband/pressecorner/alle-dhv-news/deta(shrinked URL)ummernpflicht-gilt-fuer-alle/ Flights in Switzerland: Number requirement applies to all flights. SHV numbers needs to be attached on the wing. The[…]

Author: Chris DLocation: South East UKSubject: Re: [Poll] Paraglider rental - do you see a need in your country ?Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2026 23:15 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 11 One market that general day rental would help is for pilots on holiday with a partner/family etc who want to do just one days flying and don't want to lug 20kg of equipment about just for one day that may not happen if the weather doesn't play ball. I'd be[…]

Author: BrunoDLocation: South AlpsSubject: Re: Ozone F*Race 2Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2026 21:48 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 233 JMBtx wrote: BrunoD wrote: This week-end I met some of R&D guys at Gourdon. They had good news for you guys unhappy about the rescue handle. They addressed the 'handle loop is squeezed' problem recently (as I said before, by last October the loop itself was big enough but easily squeezed on the container). New harnesses will have the new handle from[…]

Author: ThenomadSubject: Re: Nova Xenon 3Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2026 21:38 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 2 Does anyone tested? When first test wings are expected? Website claiming first shipments from April. Will we have first test wings before? [ goto post ]