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New National paragliding record: 161km on the Atlas in South Korea

30/04/2013 :::

On 21st April, Kang Hyuk Lim flew 161km on the GIN Atlas, the longest ever paragliding flight on the Korean peninsular.

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World Cup Brazil: GIN Boomerang 9's 1st and 2nd

25/04/2013 :::

Congratulations to Michael Sigel and Adrian Hachen, 1st and 2nd in the Paragliding World Cup Brazil in Baixo Guandu. Conditions during the competition were weak and the battle for the top places was fierce. Overall, 7 Boomerang 9's placed in the top 10. 

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The GIN Wide Open: Meduno, Italy 19-26th May

28/03/2013 :::

The GIN Wide Open is a new fun paragliding competition and annual flying event aimed at XC pilots wishing to improve their skills, get a taste of competition flying, or just have fun with friends and meet pilots from around the world.

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Japanese league round 2: Another victory for the Boomerang 9

25/03/2013 :::

GIN test pilot Kaoru "Ogi" Ogisawa won the second round of the JPA Japanese league, held at Koo on 23-24th March. Ogi was the only pilot to make the 50km goal in the strong wind. Overall, the 5 Boomerang 9's in the competition finished in the top 6.

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Andre Rainsford wins World Cup South Africa on the Boomerang 9

05/03/2013 :::

After some uncooperative weather in the early stages of the competition, conditions improved to allow some good racing. Andre Rainsford won the penultimate task and kept his cool in the final task to secure overall victory. 

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Grant Middendorf wins New Zealand Championships

15/02/2013 :::

GIN pilot Grant Middendorf won the New Zealand Championships and Open held at Wanaka, New Zealand February 1st - February 9th. Evan Lamberton also made the podium, finishing 3rd. GIN distributor Eva Walton was 2nd woman (11th overall).

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Aaron Durogati World Cup Champion on the Boomerang 9

28/01/2013 :::

GIN factory pilot Aaron Durogati (I) flew his Boomerang 9 to victory in the PWC Superfinal 2012, held in Roldanillo, Colombia 15-26th January. Congratulations, Aaron!

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Boomerang 9 certified EN D

08/01/2013 :::

The Boomerang 9 is now certified EN D / LTF D in size M (95-115kg). The wing has an aspect ratio of 7.75 and features new airfoil technology that will also appear in the next generation of our serial wings.

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GIN to sponsor the Red Bull X-Alps 2013

07/12/2012 :::

We are pleased to announce that we are once again official sponsors of the Red Bull X-Alps.

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GIN Team 1st in Australia

30/10/2012 :::

The GIN team took 1st place at the Canungra Cup 2012, Oct 20-27. The competition is the first round of the Australian Nationals. Celebrating the win are Ian McFarlane (Boomerang X), Phil Hystek (Tribe), Grant Middendorf, Eva Walton-Keim and Shane Hill (all Boomerang X). 

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