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Independence's Garuda is now certified for paramotor use with a special riser set

Independence’s Garuda, an EN B free-flight wing, is now certified for paramotor use up to 140 kg (M size) or 160 kg (L size).

The company say the wing’s excellent launch characteristics and flight behavior, with its direct handling and high speed range, make it an ideal paramotor wing.

They have created a special combination riser with two hangpoints to enable either free flight or paramotor use. Trimmers on the rear riser speed the wing up for powered flight, and also allow torque compensation.

If you have a Garuda and would like to order the paramotor risers, please contact an Independence dealer.

www.independence-world.com

Gin Yeti harness and technical mountaineering rucksack

Gin’s ultra lightweight Yeti harness is now available as either a reversible rucksack-harness (1.1 kg), or now without the rucksack part (650 g). You could choose to team it instead with Gin’s highly technical 50-litre alpine rucksack, which comes complete with ski and ice axe holders and a long front zip for easy packing. The technical sack is 1.3 kg.

The Yeti harness, with its split legs geometry, has rings for a speed bar and attachment points for the optional Yeti airbag. There are connection points on the shoulder straps for a front-mounted reserve, and a side tunnel to cover the bridle. Gin say your wing will feel much more precise to handle than with any other mountain harness.

www.gingliders.com

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Paratech P12 beginners' EN A paraglider

Swiss company Paratech have a new beginners’ paraglider in the offing: the P12.

Constructed using four levels of lines, the team say they have nevertheless managed to shave off more than 80 m total line length compared to its predecessor, due to a new ‘asymptotic’ line concept.

Initial tests have been carried out in the SM and ML sizes, and the P12 is expected to achieve EN A certification. XS and L sizes are also in progress.

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