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New tests performed for opening safety of the DIAMONDcross durchgeführt

Already during the development of the DIAMONDcross, the topic "entanglement of the rescue system with the main glider" was crucial for diverse product details, which have been certified with additional tests far above certification criteria during the summer.

The most dangerous situations for a rescue system becoming entangled with the main glider are SAT-like rotations after tangling up. This was simulated by holding collapses.

>> to the videos and more infos!

46. COUPE ICARE / Icare Expo 19-22 September 2019

Das großartige weltweite Freiflug-Festival 46. COUPE ICARE in St. Hilaire du Touvet-Lumbin in Frankreich steht dieses Jahr ganz im Zeichen von Leonardo da Vinci. Das facettenreiche und bunte Programm spiegelt die Freude am Fliegen und unsere gemeinsame Liebe zu diesem einmaligen Sport wieder.

Wir sind mit innovativen Produkten auf der Icare Expo am Stand E12-14 vertreten - kommt vorbei!

Wir freuen uns auf Euren Besuch.

Naviter Oudie 5 XC / Oudie 5 PRO

The Slovenian Vario manufacturer Naviter launches version 5 of the popular Oudie. Like its predecessor, the Oudie 5 is available in two versions, XC and PRO.

Both versions are equipped with the Fanet+ & Flarm module. ...more info!

Paralock: Will an improved Quick-Out be available soon?

For about a year, the Finsterwalder & Charly development team has been working on a lightweight carabiner that, similar to the Quick-Out, allows the paraglider to be disconnected after a reserve parachute deployment. This project under the name „Paralock" is now so advanced that already a pre-series of 100 pieces has been ordered. 

Safety Notice Quick-Out Carabiner 4.2019

Important note for all Ouick-Out carabiner users! 
Please observe the safety message Quick-Out carabiner 4.2019 and check the carabiners accordingly before the next take off. Thank you very much for your understanding!
>> Safety Notice Quick-Out Carabiner 4.2019
>> Instruction manual Quick-Out Karabiner

DIAMONDcross 160 ST Tandem

The DC 160 ST Tandem joins as youngest member of Charly's DIAMONDcross family and thus is the 5. steerable cruciform canopy in the successful DC lineup.
With a weight of only 1.85 kg, the new rescue system is the perfect companion for Tandem Hike & Fly!
... more information!

Heated gloves measurement winter 2017/2018

How good warm battery heated gloves?
So far, only less heated gloves can convince with regard to heating capacity and heating time. Why is that so?

Manufacturers often promise a heating time up to 10 hours. This heating time can only be reached at the lowest heating level, which is, however, hardly perceptible when heating the fingers. ...more info!