Cross Country

Mac Para release high EN-C Elixir – Mac Para's new Elixir is a high-performance two-liner in the high EN-C category aimed at serious XC, hike-and-fly and sports class pilots. – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/?p=131100

AirDesign launch lightweight EN-B Livi 2 – AirDesign have launched an updated version of their lightweight EN-B wing, the Livi 2. It's similar to the Vivo but 1kg lighter. – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/?p=131082

X-Pyr 2026: Chrigel Maurer wins in record time – Chrigel Maurer has won the X-Pyr for a record fifth time finishing in a record time of three days and seven hours – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/?p=130967

X-Pyr 2026: What you need to know and how to follow – Get ready! The 2026 edition of the X-Pyr starts on Sunday 21 June and there are more pilots than ever racing across the Pyrenees – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/?p=130887

Alex Ploner wins European Hang Gliding Championships 2026 – Italy's Alex Ploner won gold at the FAI European Hang Gliding Championships in Italy at the weekend – again! – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/?p=130854

“Pál Takáts made it a masterclass in how to race” – Pál Takáts and Mette Krum take the top spots at the Naviter Edition of the Sports-class Racing Series in Slovenia – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/?p=130799

Ekstremsportveko 2026: Norway’s week of midsummer magic returns – Ekstremsportveko returns to Voss in Norway this month – bringing paragliders and speedflyers to the Norwegian fjord landscape – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/?p=130750

Kössen super paragliding testival delivers – Hundreds of pilots enjoyed four days of flyable weather in Kössen, Austria at the super paragliding testival last weekend. – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/?p=130640

Nova launch low EN-B Nexo – Nova unveiled the Nexo at the Kössen Super Paragliding Testival – a low EN-B with "all-rounder" appeal for new pilots and easy flying. – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/?p=130624

15th World Cup Superfinal – Jack Sheard talks to Andy Tallia and Constance Mettetal – the new Paragliding World Cup Superfinal Champions – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/?p=130519

X-Pyr 2026: New route revealed – The new route for this year's X-Pyr has been announced - and it's a 528km race touching on seven turnpoints – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/?p=130571

BGD unveil lightweight EN-C Tigra – A lightweight EN-C two-liner that is born to compete – as well as take part in hike-and-fly adventures. That's the promise of BGD's new Tigra. – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/?p=130351

Kössen Paragliding Testival 2026 kicks off – The legendary Austrian venue of Kössen is preparing to host its famous paragliding testival, which runs 4 to 7 June – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/?p=130305

‘Highest pilot level ever’ at SRS Skywalk Edition in Italy – Andreas Malecki and Vanja Eggesvik take the top spots at the Skywalk Edition of the SRS in Bassano, Italy – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/news/comps-and-eve…

Hang Gliding Europeans 2026: 31 May to 13 June – Around 90 pilots from 23 nations are expected to compete over two weeks of racing in the foothills of the Italian Alps. – ?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=News xcmag.com/?p=130271

Red Bull X-Alps 2027: Chrigel wins but rookies triumph – Aaron Mathis and Romy Sweda beat a strong field of rookies to win a wildcard place in next year’s Red Bull X-Alps – xcmag.com/?p=130204?utm_sour…

‘I’m astonished!’ says Andy Tallia after Superfinal 2026 win – Andy Tallia and Constance Mettetal crowned winners at the Paragliding World Cup Superfinal in Pegalajar, Spain. Jack Peak reports – xcmag.com/?p=130152?utm_sour…

‘A very special day’ – near-400km flown in the Alps – An incredible day on Monday 25 May saw a handful of pilots come tantalisingly close to breaking the 400km barrier in the Alps – xcmag.com/?p=130133?utm_sour…

Level Wings release parakite that “does it all” – Level Wings have released the Fierce, a parakite that is built for both beach soaring sessions as well as fast mountain descents. – xcmag.com/?p=130068?utm_sour…

Skywalk release updated Pilot jacket – Skywalk have updated their popular Fly Jacket. It now has a more robust outer polyamide fabric, an improved fit, and optimised details. – xcmag.com/?p=130086?utm_sour…