Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Niviuk team had lots of gliders available to test at the Stubai Cup 2024 and also presented the Target, a new EN A glider designed exclusively for Accuracy. However, it was their new back protection material that caught the most interest. Designed for high-end harnesses, Orikami is a specialist low-profile (ie thin) honeycomb-style back protection material designed by Niviuk specially for paragliding. It’s in use in Niviuk’s Drifter 2 harness, and will be patented.
Read more: xcmag.com/news/stubai-cup-all-the-new-gear-for-2024
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More journal than magazine, Cross Country aims to keep paraglider, paramotor and hang glider pilots fuelled with inspiration and information. Founded in 1988, and read in over 75 countries, Cross Country is respected as independent and authoritative. Ten issues are published each year alongside an annual Travel or Gear Guide. Cross Country also publishes best-selling technique books.
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Want to learn more about paragliding? Get our free guide at beginnersguidetoparagliding.com/paragliding-a-quick-guide
Browse and learn with all our paragliding books at tinyurl.com/paragliding-books
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The Niviuk team had lots of gliders available to test at the Stubai Cup 2024 and also presented the Target, a new EN A glider designed exclusively for Accuracy. However, it was their new back protection material that caught the most interest. Designed for high-end harnesses, Orikami is a specialist low-profile (ie thin) honeycomb-style back protection material designed by Niviuk specially for paragliding. It’s in use in Niviuk’s Drifter 2 harness, and will be patented.
Read more: xcmag.com/news/stubai-cup-all-the-new-gear-for-2024
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More journal than magazine, Cross Country aims to keep paraglider, paramotor and hang glider pilots fuelled with inspiration and information. Founded in 1988, and read in over 75 countries, Cross Country is respected as independent and authoritative. Ten issues are published each year alongside an annual Travel or Gear Guide. Cross Country also publishes best-selling technique books.
Find out more at http://xcmag.com
Subscribe digitally or in print at xcmag.com/subscribe
Want to learn more about paragliding? Get our free guide at beginnersguidetoparagliding.com/paragliding-a-quick-guide
Browse and learn with all our paragliding books at tinyurl.com/paragliding-books
Follow on Facebook at facebook.com/xcmag
Find on Instagram at instagram.com/xcmag
