Skyout Soars Higher: Big Wins & Bold Plans

Skyout Soars Higher: Big Wins & Bold Plans 13 September 2025

🏆 Skyout News Pal Takats’ Big Win at Àger & SRS Season Pál Takáts secured first place at the SRS BGD Edition in Àger, Spain, sealing the 2025 SRS EN-C Series title. He delivered maximum points on the final task (the longest in SRS history at 117 km) to win both the event and the overall season. Àger overall (top 3): 1) Pál Takáts — Photon / Submarine ≈ 2916.3 pts 2) Soheil Barikani (IRN) — GTO 3 / Genie Race 5 ≈ 2871.4 3) Milos Divis (CZE) — Merlin / Genie Race 4 ≈ 2840.6 SRS EN-C Season: 1st Pál Takáts • 2nd Luke Nicol • 3rd João Pinheiro Sources: Cross Country Magazine & Airtribune Results Walter Gómez Wins Sport Class at Open Verano 2025 Huge congrats to Walter Gómez — first place in the Sport Class at the 2025 Open Verano in Colombia. Consistent task flying, sharp decision-making, and deep local knowledge of Valle del Cauca earned him the top spot. 👕 New Skyout T-Shirts for 2026 (Included with Your Tour) Here’s a first look at our bold new Skyout XC 2026 “Fly Farther” T-shirts — a splash of Colombian energy for the season. Every 2026 tour participant receives one as part of the trip.

📅 Countdown to 2026 Tours The countdown is on — only 114 days until our first tour kicks off in Roldanillo. See all details at skyoutpg.com/our-tours. Jan 5–18, 2026 Colombia XC: Roldanillo + SRS Support (Gin Edition) Starts in 114 days Book this tour Jan 19–30, 2026 Colombia XC: Piedechinche Starts in 128 days Book this tour Feb 1–9, 2026 The Core Line: Colombia with the Pros Starts in 141 days Book this tour Feb 9–19, 2026 Colombia Flow Lines: Confidence in the Air Starts in 149 days Book this tour Feb 20–28, 2026 Endless Summer Starts in 160 days Book this tour Feb 28–Mar 8, 2026 Colombia Finale: Fly Bold, Finish Strong Starts in 168 days Book this tour

✍️ Featured Blogs from Skyout Insights Paragliding Techniques for Faster, More Efficient Climbs Nail your thermal entries and find the core fast. We cover approach angles, bank control, and reading climb cues to convert weak lifts into solid, efficient climbs. The Power of 1%: How Small Daily Improvements Elevate Your Paragliding Journey Tiny, consistent upgrades compound into big results. Use short drills, focused debriefs, and micro-habits to boost decision-making and airtime quality. How to Read the Sky: Decoding Clouds, Wind, and Triggers for XC Success See the invisible highways. Learn to decode cloud shapes, windlines, and ground triggers so you can pick winning lines and stay on glide.

💡 Travel & Gear Tips Cash for Public Transport: Most taxis and buses don’t take credit cards — carry local currency. Tip for Rides: Whether it’s a taxi, moto, or a helpful local driver, a small tip is customary and appreciated.

🤝 Partnerships We’re proud to continue working with Colombia Paragliding to help newer pilots take their first flights in Colombia.

We’ll be sharing tips, stories, and insights every Friday as we build toward our biggest season yet. See you in the sky, The Skyout Team