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Author: RockoSubject: Re: Parabario -aviometricsPosted: Thu May 14, 2026 16:19 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 6 The inside pressure of a wing is of great importance for the developer of the wing. A pilot would want to know the pressure on the outside of the wing, especially that on the top surface above the A lines. It would be even better to know the pressure difference between the top sail and the bottom sail. The pressure serves as an indicator for[…]

Author: maciek szarejkoSubject: Re: X-Pyr 2026Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 15:59 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 12 I actually just went through this myself, stepping up from a high B after about 80 hours of airtime. The Factor 2 definitely feels more "alive" than what I was used to—it’s super responsive, and that "zippy" turning really changes how you work the thermals. Coming from a bigger B-wing, I was surprised by how much more solid the canopy feels in the air,[…]

Author: maciek szarejkoSubject: Re: Protector Incident Research: Koroyd vs AirbagPosted: Thu May 14, 2026 15:54 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 3 The "Koroyd vs Airbag" debate is definitely a tricky one. Honestly, after seeing some of the data in that research, I’m leaning more toward stickier, traditional protection for everyday flying. I used a Koroyd-based harness for a season and loved how slim and packable it was, but the "one-and-done" nature of it always sat in the back of my mind.[…]

Author: davidcassarLocation: maltaSubject: Re: Niviuk RocketPosted: Thu May 14, 2026 15:47 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 20 New video from Niviuk [Video: Sorry, only registered users can view embedded videos. Click here to register, or login.]_________________David Paragliding Gear importer [ goto post ]

Author: scottykarateSubject: Re: Neo Koroyd protection downsidePosted: Thu May 14, 2026 14:50 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 492 AndrewCraig wrote: bmike-ch wrote: vibu wrote: Apco Securamax https://www.expandingknowledge.com/Jerome/PG/History/Stran(shrinked URL)ergency_PMens_1992_06_p26.jpg [Image: Sorry, only registered users can view inline images. Click here to register, or login.] Water landings turn into drowning with that if you can’t get out. I don’t even think a life jacket would save you… I suppose you could carry a pointy knife as well as a hook knife... Or the[…]

Author: mmLocation: mexicoSubject: Re: Protector Incident Research: Koroyd vs AirbagPosted: Thu May 14, 2026 13:18 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 3 Change is happening... Well, too little, too slow, too late but still (slightly) better than zero. Not to cross post, read it here. What it takes in the end is the subject of regulation having to correct the regulator's homework._________________Before you make yourself understood, make sure you understand. [ goto post ]

Author: rowgeekSubject: Re: Parabario -aviometricsPosted: Thu May 14, 2026 13:10 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 6 Same here. I had contacted them, but never have heard back ... :-/ [ goto post ]

Author: JudithM :: *Topic StarterLocation: Catalunya (ES)Subject: Re: X-Pyr 2026Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 12:58 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 12 Hello All, Before the race we make all competitors fill out a questionnaire, in this the rookies are asked "What advice would you ask of the race veterans?" and the veterans are asked "What 3 pieces of advice would you give the rookies?". Well, they asked and last edition's winners, Simon Oberrauner and Mortiz Kampelmühler answered! In this video they[…]