Cross-country ace Bernhard Peßl (27) has been catapulted to the top of the XContest with his flights in Quixadá on his MENTOR 4 and ION 4 RC (Release Candidate). Contrary to his expectations and what alpine pilots generally imagine, "Quixadá is turbulent, complicated and anything but simple to fly" said the Austrian.

The NOVA Speedbrake Riser is the first three-liner riser which permits the glider to be accelerated as well as decelerated. It brings an end to pulling the C-lines, which killed performance.

The PRION 3, the EN-A record wing, combines performance, pleasure and safety in a perfect way! Have you already tried our EN/LTF-A certified all-round wing? Watch the movie to find out more!

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Dyneema and Kevlar paragliding lines? Philipp Medicus, chief designer at NOVA, explains why he thinks mixing it up is the best policy.

We will be coming to the 42nd Coupe Icare with the new MENTOR 4 light, all our harnesses and a whole range of accessories. Please visit our stall and we will be happy to answer all your questions.

With the MENTOR 4 LIGHT we would like to present a lightweight performance miracle: at only 3.25kg you barely feel it on your back and in the air it sets new standards.

The mountain sports festival IMS invites from 15th to 18th of October to experience flying days in South Tyrol. Also present: our flying legend Toni Bender with a bus full of demo wings. Get your place in order to be there!