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TORRE IN 2ND & 3RD PLACE AT CZECH AND SLOVAK CHAMPIONSHIP

Our new EN/LTF-C 2-liner made the podium - twice.

The Czech and Slovak Championship took place in the Beskydy mountains in Czech republic as a six-day-event. The weather situation was tricky and there were eventually three flyable days. The difficulty was getting higher with each task. The first day, 15 pilots made the goal, the second day the best pilot landed 2 km before the goal after 73 km long flight. The third day, the goal was not reached either and this time by far. Nevertheless, it was a successful competition and especially so for UP. There were 58 pilots competing in the Sport Class category (up to EN-C) and two of those were flying UP TORRE. Both pilots made the podium.

Marek Jánošík (SVK), who came in 2nd in the Sport Class overall and 1st Sport Class SVK - and UP Co-Designer Jaromir "Jarda" Masek, who finished 3rd in the Sport Class overall and 2nd Sport Class CZE. "It was a pure pleasure to compete on TORRE", says Jarda. We congratulate them both on their outstanding achievement and hope they will have many more successful flights!

Link to the competition page including the complete results: https://civlcomps.org/event/sky-paragliders-beskydy-open-2026

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TORRE out and about worldwide

The UP TORRE is being hailed by pilots and distributors worldwide as a game-changer in the EN-C category, combining high-speed performance with the reassuring comfort typically found in a relaxed EN-B wing. Testers highlight its effortless rear-riser steering, exceptional turning precision across various harness types, and surprisingly stable "big ears," making it a versatile powerhouse for the upcoming XC season.

Nice to see, you're having fun out there with our new 2-liner and thanks for the feedback! To see all of the feedback texts of the pilots, you can visit our news section on the UP Website!

It’s safe to assume that we’ll be getting even more feedback soon, once the season really gets going and the remaining, eagerly awaited TORRE shipments arrive to pilots around the world. So please keep posting and sending feedback! We love seeing your photos and videos and hearing the best stories about your adventures with the TORRE - as well as, of course, with our other models. Mention and tag us on Instagram for a chance to have your post shared by us. Thank you!



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152 km with the TRANGO X (EN/LTF C) in Switzerland

Jan Necas reports on his “longest flight worldwide that day, that wasn't done with a 2-liner.”

We’re thrilled by the positive feedback on our 2.5-liner TRANGO X and how it performs in rough conditions. In Jan’s words:

“This was my first attempt for a bigger triangle in Europe. I chose a day that looked decent on the forecast but ended up having quite a lot of east wind up high, and north as the day progressed so most of the flight has been really turbulent and fairly low for Swiss standarts. In the end 200km FAI was possible, but I planned the day quite conservatively and didn't bother changing plans mid air. TRANGO X was dancing waltz above my head most of the day, so I was quite happy being on a hybrid and not a two-liner. That day I was the longest non-two-liner flight in the world."

We congratulate him on this achivement and are keeping our fingers crossed for the best flying conditions on his next attempt! All details are available on https://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:Pompidy/23.4.2026/08:14

@jose.f.barrera took the K2-5 for a spin to share the passion of flight. Here is his take on our new tandem: "I’ve enjoyed every turn and every thermal… but the best part is seeing the passenger’s face when they realize flying is smoother, safer, and more magical than they ever imagined. In the end, it’s not just about the moment your feet leave the ground. It’s about feeling at home in the sky and experiencing true freedom—and landing only to want to go right back to launch for another flight!" @upparagliders #UPparagliders #TheUPfeeling #K25