'It was time to make the move' – Alex Höllwarth explains why he set up Zoom Paragliders

Longtime paraglider designer Alex Höllwarth launched his new paraglider brand Zoom Paragliders last year, under the umbrella of Papesh GmbH, working alongside his long-time mentor, the famous paraglider designer Hannes Papesh. We caught up with Alex at the Stubai Cup in Austria in March 2024 to find out more about his new company and his first glider – the X2C, a new two-line EN C paraglider. *** Cross Country is the world’s international free flying magazine. Subscribers enjoy articles on new flying techniques, inspiring stories from across the world and deep dives into micro-meteorology, the latest equipment advances – and much more. As well as receiving eight premium quality issues, subscribers can access six Masterclass coaching sessions and discounts on merchandise, books, and flying accessories. Cross Country is a flying trip found nowhere else. Subscribe here: https://xcmag.com