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Tuesday, 09 July 2024

UP Team Pilots on bivouac tour with KANGRI X

We are delighted that UP team pilots Benno Schmidt & Max Lorenz have once again set off on a bivouac tour this year. This time with the new KANGRI X (EN/LTF B), which is characterized by its low weight and small pack size, combined with the best cross-country flying qualities for such adventures. They started in Annecy, France - wonder if they got far? The weather was mixed, but the two of them didn't let that stop them! Fortunately, because the tour was a complete success despite a few obstacles in the form of rain. You can read Benno's travel report here and follow him on Instagram via schmidtbenno.

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Nanda Wallisser takes first place!

UP team pilot Nanda Wallisser (Switzerland) took first place in the women's competition with the TRANGO X at the Hesse Championships, Germany. She came eighth overall. Respect, congratulations and keep up the good work, Nanda!
Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Lucian Haas visits UP

Journalist and paragliding expert Lucian Haas (pictured right / left Christian Rönning, CEO of UP) came to the handover of the KIBO X in person, which made us very happy. We would like to thank him for the visit and are looking forward to his test report - you will find it soon on his blog: lu-glidz.blogspot.com
Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Ulrich Scheller flies 242,3 km with the TRANGO X

We congratulate Ulrich Scheller on his phenomenal flight last Sunday! His FAI triangle earned him a whopping 484.59 points at DHV XC. Maximum altitude: 3599 meters! We are sure the view was tremendous. Keep up the good work, Ulrich!

More information about the flight can be found here.
Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Local record! 290 km in the flatlands with the TRANGO X

UP team pilot Peter Hilger has set a new record in his flying area: from Böhming he flew an incredible 290 kilometers with the TRANGO X (EN/LTF C) towards Kaiserslautern, landing in Lauschied. The flight took 6:49 hours. Congratulations on the “Böhming record”!
Tuesday, 14 May 2024

304 km with the MERU 2!

Congratulations to UP team pilot Martin Bühler on his 304-kilometer flight (flat triangle) with the MERU 2 (EN/LTF D) in Switzerland/France! His conclusion: “It's fun with the MERU 2. A completely different average speed is possible.” In his case, it was 32.5 km/h. The flight on 11.05.2024 lasted a total of 9:34 hours and took off from Riederalp in Valais. The turnpoint was near Charmonix with an enviable view of Mont Blanc. Keep up the good work, Martin!

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