Hernan Pitocco is the newest leader in the world Acro ranking which
was recently updated with the results of the 2007 events. This Ranking
is defined by summing up the four best pilot´s results in the last two
years.
Pal Takats (Picture right side), the most successful acro pilot this
season (1.place acroworldcup 2007-solo) and at present placed second in
the FAI-Acro worldranking, and Gabor Kézi, ranked 18th in the FAI list,
joined the U-Turn acro team. Both pilots employed up to now a glider
that was developed by U-Turn Designer Ernst Strobl, but built by
It is crucial to have the right tool for the job…
After a few months of prototyping, it looks as though Felix and the
Ozone Test Team are getting close to what we want: the ultimate acro
wing for experienced pilots. We’ll post more details soon about that.
The SLINGSHOT is
Airwaves latest acro wing following on from the successful BURN, BURN
Extreme acro wings. This new acro wing is the most energetic and
dynamic glider we have ever designed but still remains safe and stays
open when other Acro gliders would be collapsing it is also the
perfect step up from the BURN.
Skywalk Renegades on the Swiss Riviera Vertigo 2007
The run 3 of solo paragliding of this saturday morning was held with beautiful summer conditions, in front of a conquered public. Horacio Llorens and Alexandre Aimard made their show in front of the place of Ouchettaz ( 360° and touch stabilo, and crazy landing on the raft) after their run, and Antoine Montant confirms his superiority but misses the raft after a nice stabilo touch.
Almost there! In less than one week this 10th Vertigo Swiss Riviera will be living, as the selections will begin next Wednesday. To sponsor this jubilee, we had to have a "premium" sponsor and we found it with Stève Ravussin. Recordman of the North Transatlic Race since last July,