Speedriding or speedflying in the US

Speedriding is the new racy combination of skiing and flying created by a few crazy french guys.

Since that time there’s no stop. The first speedrider are experienced or professional acro pilots or skydivers. But once seen speedriding inspires everybody. Pilots, skiers, kiter and alpinists tried it meanwhile and became fans instantly.

Speedflying was born in Europe but now the virus is spreading the US. Watch the video below form Steve Mayer and his team...

...and enjoy!

Archaeopteryx, the super-lightweight glider

A prototype of the newly developed super-lightweight glider Archaeopteryx is successfully in operation and its design is a symbiosis between common hang-gliders and conventional sailplanes. An excellent flight performance was proven during the testing phase. The foot launched glider does not depend upon airfields and is capable of soaring in weakest updrafts, which hardly could be used up to now. The Archaeopteryx provides a remarkable performance for foot launched glider flights, allowing a new, marvellous and unconventional means of gliding / hang-gliding.

Review: Archaeopteryx Demo Verbier:

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Mauler Cup '07 - Zinal Switzerland

The 21st international paragliding meeting is taking place in Zinal, Switzerland on Saturday, 27th and Sunday, 28th of January 2007.

The “Mauler Cup” is a paragliding and skiing contest for beginners and advanced paraglider pilots.

It’s a paragliding gymkhana: The pilots have to make some defined “touch and go” on the ski slope to gain contest points.

This is a very funny contest and the spirit between the pilots is very kindly.

See you in Zinal the next weekend!

Gin Speed Glider "Nano"

Tear up the skies with the new hang gliding sport of speedgliding , also called speedriding or speedflying .

Speedflying or speedriding is a new winter sport created by paraglider pilots and skydivers looking for a new sensation and to create a link between gliding by ski and gliding through the air.

Gin Gliders decided early on to be the first brand to create a wing specially designed for speedflying. That wing is ready, we call it: Nano

Nano is a glider specifically adapted to the practice of this new sport. Simple and easy to use, Nano is available in 4 sizes: 10m2, 12m2, 13m2 and 14m2. Pick your size according to weight and more importantly experience. The smaller the glider the faster you go. The 13m2 and 14m2 are for light or heavy beginners and intermediates. The 12m2 needs to be flown by very experienced pilots with a very good and precise level of control. The 10m2 is dedicated to the best expert pilots only, and is currently only available for the GIN team speedflying pilots.

Watch the video below...

Speed Gliding - Crazy new alpine sport

Speedgliding is a racy mix between skiing and flying.

WARNING! Speedriding is very contagious and accessible for all skiers and paragliders who are seeking after adrenaline! Just try it!

But one thing is evident: Due to the high speed and the proximity of the ground, speedgliding is for the pros who know what they are doing!

Watch this video and enjoy…