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Tuesday, 17 September 2024 14:31

Three new paragliders released at Coupe Icare

Meet us from 19.09.-22.09. at the Icare Expo in St Hilaire / Lumbin, France! You will find our stand in a different place this year, namely in the “Barish” tent in aisle “H”. But with more space and all information about the expansion of the product range.

Or rather: three new paragliders for 2025! RIMO 2 (EN/LTF A), MAKALU 5 (EN/LTF B) and LHOTSE X (EN/LTF B)! Pre-orders are now possible via our UP dealers, deliveries are expected to start in January 2025.

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Sunday, 01 September 2024 13:36

1st Women and 3rd in Serial Class

UP Team Pilot Daria Krasnova succeeded with the MERU 2 (EN/LTF D) at the Piedechinche Copa 2024, taking 1st Women and 3rd in Serial Class.

She texted us: "We've been set six tasks in epic strong conditions, such as I have never seen before in Colombia. At 12 pm we were at 2900m with a +6 climb rate. The conditions at Piedechinche were challenging, yet incredibly rewarding, with perfect thermals that made every flight a joy. The UP MERU 2 performed exceptionally well, providing the perfect balance of stability and agility. It handled the diverse flying conditions with ease, and I felt completely in control throughout the competition. The responsiveness of the glider made it a pleasure to fly, especially during those critical moments when every decision counts. (...)"

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