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Lucas Bonin
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Lucas Bonin
PILOT
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NationalityFrance
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Age26
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OccupationParaglider designer and Test pilot for Ozone
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ResidenceAlpes-Maritimes (France)
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ExperienceRookie
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GliderOZONE Zeolite 2 S
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HarnessOZONE Sublite
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HelmetSCOTT Mountain Tour
Daniel Bonin
ASSISTANT
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NationalityFrance
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ResidenceSallanches (France)
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When and why did you start paragliding?
In 2015, I wanted to fly and paragliding was the easiest way.
Why have you applied to participate in the X-Pyr?
I like adventure, I wish to live one during the X-Pyr.
Why are you attracted to hike & fly?
I love sports and physical challenges.
What is your greatest sporting success (flying or not flying)?
Finishing 3rd in a half-Ironman.
What excites you most about participating in the X-Pyr?
Running and flying with friends!
What is your best result in a H&F competition so far?
3rd at the Bornes to Fly 2025.
Have you flown in the Pyrenees before? Do you have a favourite area?
Luchon!
What does your typical training week consist of?
One kilometer a day keeps the doctor away.
What worries you the most about the event?
Storms
Personally, how do you feel differently when you participate in H & F races in comparison to XC competitions?
I know I can bomb out, it’s reassuring.
How do you know your supporter? And have your worked as athlete/supporter before?
He is my dad, it worked well in Flychablais challenge 2024!
What advice would you ask of the race veterans?
How to arrive first in El Port de la Selva.
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