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SAFETY NOTICE: G-LITE RESCUE PARACHUTE A routine inspection has revealed visible material damage which may result in the breaking of the rubber bands closing the inner bag of the G-Lite rescue…

Some models of the GIN Genie Lite 3 harness have been found to have issues with the rescue handle that may cause difficulty when extracting the rescue (reserve) parachute. If…

UK Airsports update on COVID-19 With the unprecedented disruption the Coronavirus is causing around the world, I want to reassure you that we are taking this matter extremely seriously and…

You’re probably aware of What3words, the free to use location app that is potentially a life saver. It’s been recommended before but now here in The Lake District and Cumbria…

Thank you for sharing a great year with us in 2019. We wish you a very happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year ?

As the holidays are nearly here, we wanted to let you know our opening hours over Christmas in case you need to contact us: 23 December 2019 – Normal hours…

(by Patrick Holmes) The difference between an Atlas 2 and a Calypso. Looking at the specs, at first glance there are similarities that might make you believe that the Calypso…

UK Airsports – Last updated 28/11/2019 Safety notice: Gingo Airlite 4 / Verso 3  Early production models of the Gingo Airlite 4 and Verso 3 harnesses have been noted to…

Flying in the rain – It sounds like a song title doesn’t it! Flying in the rain is one of those things that you know you shouldn’t do. You’ve heard…

The GIN Bonanza 2 seems to have hit the sweet spot for CX Pilots and reviewers. There is now a good selection of reviews in print and online for anyone…

Low Friction Rings are simple, durable, highly polished or hard coated round thimbles that have revolutionised many rigging installations by offering an alternative solution to the normal pulley or pulley…

Skywalk ARRIBA4 Lightweight intermediate. Skywalk have recently released their lightweight, low to mid range EN B Arriba4. The ARRIBA4 is certified in 5 sizes from XXS to L and in…

leGPSBip+ is a configureable solar powered, speaking GPS Alti Vario with HiFi sound and data logging, This small package contains a host of high quality features including spoken readouts of…

Two harness in one 🙂 The BREEZE is a new recreational harness with a simple design that fulfils many diverse demands. It is comfortable, safe, lightweight and modular! The modular…

leBipBip+ Solar powered Audio Vario from Stodeus. Ideal for lightweight hike and fly or as a reliable and simple back-up vario. Never have to worry about whether you’ve remembered to…

STABLE, LIGHT, COMPACT : A new level of stability and precision The Gingo Airlite 4 is a lightweight airbag harness for beginners and leisure pilots. At under 3kg, it’s one…

Skywalk have taken their impressive Pepper Cross Light and redesigned it using a slightly heavier fabric and other small changes to produce a new rescue parachute that they are calling…

The new Shorty rucksack / harness is a lightweight harness/backpack with a unique concept for paragliding, speedriding and speed flying from French brand NEO. More info on our website or…

GIN GLIDER’s Paramotor Cocoon Enclosed pod or cocoon harnesses have been used for a while in paragliding now, originally designed for competition use, the pod or cocoon was added to…

Thank you for sharing a great year with us in 2018. We wish you a very happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year 🙂

GIN GLIDERS Bonanza 2 – An accessible EN C high-performance XC wing for experienced pilots We’ve had our demo Bonanzas for a few weeks now and managed to fly them…

Breaking news from BGD: “The DUAL 2 42 has passed EN-B certification this morning! It has taken a lot of protos and development to make it a significant step forward…

Introducing GIN GLIDERS’ G-chute and the G-chute pocket – What is it, how’s it installed and how do you use it? The GIN GLIDERS G-chute is an easily deployed drag parachute that…