advantages of the normal Mentor 5.
gained quite
The Mentor 5 Light comes in four sizes:
the reputa-
XXS to M (55kg to 110kg). https://su-
tion amongst pilots for being
perflyinc.com/
efficient, knowledgeable,
GIN YETI CONVERTIBLE 2
and downright magical, able to retrieve in and coordinate
The Yeti Convertible 2 is
through the most rugged terrain,
a lightweight re-
grueling events, harshest environ-
versible harness
ments and unexpected epics. They
with split legs. It
strive to lift team spirits and offer
is ideal for hike-
assistance during meetings, launch, and goal landings and everywhere in
‘n-fly, para-al-
between. Following a seasonal pattern,
pinism, travel,
they settle into the south for spring,
and soaring. The harness features new advance-
GIN NANO 4
ments in lightweight materials
The Nano 4: simple, easy and fun. Gin
west coast. During winter months they
combined with a geometry carefully
states that the Nano is suitable for a
are available for hire internationally.
optimized for maximum comfort and
broad range of speedriding practice.
Always looking for new networks to
usability. http://gingliders.com/
The larger sizes such as the 13.5m are
join and flying sites to uncover, these
great for beginners, whereas the small-
women strive to focus on support-
er sizes like the 9m can offer more
ing the flying community. The dream
Gin reports the release of the Gangster
experienced riders an adrenaline-filled
team is now booking for 2018—loca-
2 which they claim is an agile free-
experience. http://gingliders.com/
GIN GANGSTER 2 style glider with a comfortable safety
tions range by date, prices by length of event. Consider adding a couple of
margin. They believe it is ideal for
ADVANCE COMPANION SQR LIGHT
wagga sessions and working on acro
SQR Light, weighing only 973 grams,
asts to your team. Together your goals
skills; it’s also a wing that will let you
is the lightest reserve in the world!
are just a final glide away!
thermal all day, or even go cross-coun-
It is available in 100 or 120 kg sizes.
ethereal, multi-faceted flying enthusi-
Summon the Retrieve Goddesses
try. The Gangster 2 comes in two sizes:
This new light reserve completes the
by liking their page on Facebook
20 and 22m (70kg to 110kg). http://
successful SQUARE ROUND family of
(facebook.com/retrievalgoddesses), or
gingliders.com/
reserve parachutes from COMPANION.
following them on Instagram.
https://www.advance.ch/en/home/
RETRIEVE GODDESSES Two professional nomads happily chase pilots—and their dreams. Coming from a history of flatland towing and retrieving, Brigieta Balsimo has vigorously pursued her passion for the sport in this unconventional career, and Audray Luck has thrived in the industry as a skilled photographer, ground-crew member and navigator. Together, they are the Retrieval Goddesses, known across the world to both hang glider and paraglider pilots alike. Systematically advancing from one competition to the next, they’ve
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wander the Midwest and mountainous zones in summer, and enjoy fall on the
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