The Great Book of BASE

The Great Book of BASE by Matt Genders.

It made me dream and think very far away, truly majestic!
www.base-book.com

"The most comprehensive and diverse collection of BASE information available. A must own, must read, for everyone from interested observers and novices to dedicated BASE jumpers and the most seasoned veterans."
-Martin Tilley



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Ozone; Cool things from recycled wings

Dismantling and working with Ozone wings it is fun, exciting and satisfying.
With this beautiful title: ''Cool things from recycled wings'' we've got today a news piece on their website.
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The Spanish Company, Blauvent by Carmesine, has created a line of bags and accessories for paraglider pilots, made by paraglider pilots… and made from recycled Ozone paragliders!
We have just received a few examples of the line, and we have to say that they are some of the most unique and intriguing paragliding-related items that we have seen for quite some time. The attention to detail and the versatility of the products is impressive, and the designer has made very clever use of the wing color patterns.
All products are individually hand made with great care in Spain at Blauvent’s small scale production facility. Because each item in the recycled line is made from a different piece of each recycled wing, each product is unique. Order a handbag or a travel wallet, and you’ll own a piece of an Ozone prototype, probably a Delta :)
Check out Blauvent’s website, which shows not only the recycled wing line but also a variety of other products, from swimwear to wall art and even some furniture. www.blauvent.com
Cheers from all the Team
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Via Ozone

Draped Bag Recycled

Finally there are four different Draped bags recycled on the webshop!!
They are part of the recycling process of Ozone paragliders into bags. As you can see each Draped bag is one of a kind!

Durable carry-all for the most environmentally conscious consumers. Changing our own shopping habits is one small thing we can do to make a difference. Holds the content of 3 plastic grocery bags. Colorfull and capacious it provides imaginative yet functional solutions for people on the move, designed to resist the wear and tear of stubborn days.

DRAPED BAG RECYCLED it is made of the upper or under surface of the wings. Water repellent and windproof. Lined in black canvas for extra strength. Two soft and ergonomic tubular handles to carry in your hand or over your shoulder. Has inside a 20cm x 14cm x 4cm utility pouch, it can be clipped onto the inner strap provided in your bag with the key hook carabiner.  The little zipper pouch is made in printed cotton, from the limited edition ‘’INUB’’ fabric.

The ultimate in portablility no matter what kind delivers of space you’re moving throught. Born of utility and purpose our stylish DRAPED BAG brings a unique aesthetic statement for the contemporary feminity. Remarkable care for details and hand built entirely in Spain!

Flat dimensions 48cm wide, 38cm high, 42cm deep.
Total weight 300gr.
Weight capacity of 25l.

Wallet nº4

Now available!

DOCS WALLET RECYCLE is made of the upper surface of the wing.
Recycling Ozone paragliders into bags!

Saco Backpack Recycled

SACO BACKPACK RECYCLE it is made of the upper surface of the wings. Water repellent and windproof. The interior is lined in high style printed cotton, from the limited edition ‘’INUB’’ fabric. Bautifull and sensible product made with bright colours and innovative materials, an honest style that just works. Hand built entirely in Spain!

-Flat dimensions 39cm wide, 34cm high, 22cm deep.
-Total weight 225gr.
-Weight capacity of 12l.

Recycling Ozone paragliders into bags!
Each bag is one of a kind! Go to the website for further info.

Dry Sac Recycle Small

DRY SAC RECYCLE is made of the upper surface of the wing. Each pocket is one of a kind! Features a high performance and lightness. The double coated nylon ensures protection to the water. Drawcord coming from the paragliders suspension lines and cordlock closure.
DRY SAC RECYCLE SMALL, perfect for the wet swimwear or for everything from cell phones to binoculars and camera lenses.

Flat dimensions 20cm high, 12cm diametre.
Weight capacity of 1,8l.

Recycling Ozone paragliders into bags!

Sac Roulé

Recycling Ozone paragliders into bags!

SAC ROULÉ it is made of the under surface of the wings.
Features a high performance and lightness. The double coated nylon ensures protection to the water. It has a roll down closure.
It is perfect for the wet swimwear or for everything from cell phones to binoculars and camera lenses. Particularly useful as inner liner for another pack or pocket. Right now just available in small size.
-Flat dimensions 18cm high, 12cm width.
-Weight capacity of 1,5l.
Go to the website!

Recycling paragliders!!!

We've been carefully recycling Ozone Paragliders into bags. Each pocket is one of a kind! The new section Recycling Paragliders it is already open!

Recycling process- Day 4

Cutting a sample...

Recycling process- Day 3

We have the Skytex ready to cut, the ropes classified, and we already collect mostly everything of what we need to continue.
All the new recycled line will be combined with a new colour and a new quality of canvas textile.
We launched a new colour version of our logo stamp, this one in black, we have several new interesting plastic trimmings (this has been a very difficult process in Spain, as most technical trimmings are made in Asia), we have also a new cute-sturdy strap, and the new print design for the linnings!!!

Antigravity Acro Team

We are glad to annunce that we are sponsorizing Stevie!! from Antigravity Acro Team.

Recycling process- Day 2

Disassembled gliders, awaiting the new materials and components that will be combined with our recycled material. Developed a new print design for the line. New submenu with new models and versions on process.

Ozone Factory

A tour of the Ozone Factory in Vietnam. Beautifull video about the manufacturing process of the kites!!

Collaborative sticker

This sticker identifies the pilots federated in the Valencian community, as well as the ones who collaborate with the local committee of paragliding, the sticker cost 5€, this money will be spent in maintaining the takeoffs of our region. I've already pasted it on my helmet!

Speedflying

A beautifull short video from Matt and Mike's adventure to the Eastern Alps.
''This is the speedflying teaser of Airstripped. It joins several breathtaking air action sports in one documentary film. An extreme aerial film produced by Team Silver Productions.''

Recycling process- Day 1

Today the lines were took out from the prototypes.

Paragliding animation -strong wind

Probably to understand it you must be a paraglider, but in any case, i want to post it, that sort of funny touch i like, even the drawing could be better in my opinion. The fun part is nearly in the end of the video.

Marwing by Petlu

Another great video by Petlu!!! featuring the best moments from 2009, done with subtlety and forcefulness, a good work and a must seen!!! i love it!

Felix Rodriguez

I've just discover Felix Rodriguez Vimeo channel, here attached one of his last videos.

Ribcap

I've just discover this great thing... a woolen hat with sewn-in lightweight structure impact.

Ribcap was presented for the first time in 2005 as a world wide innovation.

This product offers all the advantages of a normal cap or beanie and can at the same time protect against bumps...
Using structure's advanced lightweight technology, upon impact the structure material changes from a lightweight flexible material into a semi-rigid or fully rigid state depending on the size of the impact.
Fashionable and safe, these protective hats are better than wearing nothing and the next best thing to wearing a helmet.

They've been sponsorizing two paragliders; Chrigel Maurer and Thomas Theurillat on the X-Alps contest.