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"The best part for me was coming over Firle expecting to land and getting only 300 foot above the carpark and hooking an absolute belter all the way to 4500 feet, I was still in it over High and Over," says Rob Houston about the recent Flybubble Challenge. That's what we like to hear. Flying is incredible, because it challenges us, surprises us, and rewards us with spectacular vistas.
In this edition: drifting with thermals, flying in mountains, strong wind safety, happy holidays and fantastic flying stuff.
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Some tips on packing your wing
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Hold onto that thermal
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Flying a paraglider above mountains is an amazing experience but has some risks that you don't face when flying over the flatlands. Where are the danger zones? How do the winds work? Where are the best thermals? Read our quick guide to Mountain Flying that expands on our recent video.
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Demo Flights on Gin Bonanza 2
The BONANZA 2 is a modern reinforced Sports Class wing. For the last couple of years John Turczak has been flying the Niviuk ARTIK 4, so this review is mainly a comparison between the two: Gin BONANZA 2 vs Niviuk ARTIK 4
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Paragliding Safely in Strong Wind
Strong wind and paragliders don’t play well together, but at some point you’ll be flying in ‘stronger’ conditions, and knowing how to handle this can improve your safety. Here are some techniques to help you paraglide safely in strong wind.
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"The staff at Flybubble are very friendly on the phone. I'm impressed with their knowledge and understanding with what I was looking for. The information they share on Youtube is invaluable to any pilot. They will always have my business." -- JORN BURTON
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Colombia Paragliding Tours 2020
This fabulous XCountry Tour is organised and run by Action Paragliding (NL) in collaboration with Flybubble Paragliding (UK). Together we are able to offer you something unique: highly skilled XC guidance combined with a superbly organised trip and stunning scenery! With four instructors we can offer the whole package of complete XC guidance: pre-flight area and site briefings, assistance on take-off, XC leaders in-air and last but not least private retrieval.
Find out more
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Advance EPSILON 9 (EN B)
Because of its good takeoff qualities, high stability, damped behaviour and compactness the EPSILON 9 is ideally suitable for paramotoring. Get the Hybrid-Risers, which can also be used for flight without the motor.
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Phi MAESTRO (EN B+)
There's something special about this wing. It's absolutely worth testing if you are in the market for a high B wing for XC flying. The more we fly it, the more impressed we are with the calm nature blended with high feedback.
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Gin Paramotor Cocoon
The GIN paramotor cocoon keeps you warm and also increases your performance and efficiency. It opens at the bottom for easy step in, while a buckle holds up the cocoon during take-off. A large cockpit offers space for instruments and storage.
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Gin Heated Gloves
Tested by Gin's R&D team flying in the extreme cold of the Korean winter and developed specifically for paragliding, the Gin heated gloves are durable, easy-to-use and simply get the job done. The heating element extends all the way over the fingertips.
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Skytraxx Remote with receiver
The new remote control allows complete operation of the Skytraxx 3.0 without releasing the brakes. This means more safety and more relaxed flying even in sporty conditions.
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Niviuk CIRES (Reserve)
The Cires is a classic round Pull Down Apex (PDA) emergency reserve parachute, but with a higher overall quality and performance level. Safety, lightweight and practical. On sale!
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Special Deals and Second Hand
Because we offer great part-exchange deals to all our customers, it means we also have an extensive range of second hand gear available, in stock.
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Update your flight instrument!
A glider pilot narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a freeflight pilot recently. The free-flight pilot had a SKYTRAXX 3.0 with FANET+. The glider`s PowerFLARM did not trigger a collision warning, as they were using old software. These collisions are potentially fatal so regularly update your flight instrument to ensure you are using the latest software. Check on Skytraxx 3.0 or Skytraxx 2.0 (or refer to your instrument manufacturer's website).
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