Tag: Advance Sigma 8
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Exorcising the demons…
On Friday 5th August I finally got to fly after not flying for over a month during which time the wider paragliding community suffered its blackest week ever first with Xavier Murillo dying in Chile followed shortly by the deaths of the two pilots flying in the World Championships in Piedrahita. Even though I was…
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Sieze the moment…
The way this summer is going, I’ve concluded it’s essential to seize the moment whenever possible. After a frustrating few hours at Frocester last Saturday (thermals everywhere, but no wind to push them onto the hill), and with the prospect of another unflyable weekend to come, by 1300 yesterday (Tuesday 15th June) I’d had enough…
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Flying the Sigma 8 29
Last Friday a big cardboard box arrived at my office. A quick peak inside confirmed it was what I was hoping it would be – the only Sigma 8 29 in the country! Fantastic, I thought, I’m going to be the first person in the UK to fly one! I cycled the two miles and…
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Demo Sigma 8 29 available soon!
Yay, I’m going to be the first person in the UK to fly the S8 29 as the demo glider is coming to me first in the next couple of days! Does anyone else want a flight? The demo glider is in hot demand all over the country, so please only respond if you’re thinking…
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First UK sighting of the Sigma 8 in the wild…! [1]
Pembrokeshire Paragliding CFI Nick Bamber is clearly enjoying his new Sigma 8 25 if his comments on his YouTube channel are anything to go by… “This was first flight on the new Advance Sigma 8. Blown away by this glider and chuffed to own it!! Possibly, no probably (but I need to spend some more…
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Sigma 8 technical film posted…
This short film describes some of the technology used in the Sigma 8… Youtube link
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Sigma 8 details now on Advance website
Details of the new high performance intermediate glider are up on the Advance website here. Featuring a top speed of 55km/h and a best glide of 10:1 it’s sure sure to be a big success. Please contact me if you’d like a test flight.
Advance paragliders in the West Country 