Wing Locker Events
More than just a gear shop, Wing Locker is a hub for the local flying community. We’ve built this space to get you back in the air and connected with your fellow pilots through free-to-enter challenges that reward your progress and social "Open Locker" days where the BBQ is as hot as the latest gear. Whether you’re here to sharpen your skills in a friendly competition or test-fly the industry's best wings without the sales pressure, you’re part of the crew.
Competitions
The best way to know if a wing is right for you is to fly it, but the best way to spend a Saturday is with the local crew. Our Open Locker Days combine professional equipment demos with a relaxed social atmosphere. We bring a fleet of demo wings, harnesses, and tech; we also fire up the BBQ and keep the drinks cold. It’s the perfect, no-pressure environment to trial the best kit on the market while hanging out with people who love the sport as much as you do.
The Winglocker 1000km Challenge!
Think you can rack up the miles this season? We're throwing down the ultimate UK XC challenge with a massive prize on the line for the quickest pilots.
The Goal:
Fly a total of 1000km on an unpowered paraglider.
Hit the distance before December 31, 2026.
To celebrate our local skies, at least 80% (800km) must be flown right here in the UK.
How to Enter the Race:
- Pre-requisites: Follow @winglocker on instagram AND share this post BEFORE your first logged flight.
Be Quick: The prize is strictly limited to the first 10 pilots to hit the goal and claim their spot!
Track It: Log your flights on a public GPS platform.
Tag Us: Post an IG Story photo of yourself in the landing site within 5 hours of your flight tagging @winglocker.
The Magic Words: Your story must include: "Add this to the tally @winglocker! - [XX]km"
The Math (No Ridge Soaring Loopholes!):
Distance is calculated using standard "Optimized Free Distance" (Start + up to 3 Turnpoints + Finish).
Whatever the raw distance says on your XContest or Leonardo tracklog is what counts (no triangle multipliers applied!).
The Catch (Toss or Take):
Once you hit the 1000km mark, you have a huge choice to make.
Take a guaranteed £500 Winglocker voucher...
OR, forfeit the £500 and join us on an Instagram Live coin toss for a £1000 voucher!
(Vouchers are valid strictly against the purchase of a new wing).
Are you going to play it safe, or risk it all for the grand prize? Check the link in our bio for the full T&Cs, and tag your flying buddy below who thinks they can beat you to 1000km! 👇 #Winglocker #Paragliding #XCChallenge #CrossCountryFlying
📅 THE CHALLENGE: THE SW 20KM CHALLENGE
The Goal: You must fly a minimum of 20km in a SINGLE flight during April, May, June, July, AND August to qualify for the finale. (No adding up multiple short hops!).
The Math: Distance is calculated using standard "Optimized Free Distance" (Start + up to 3 Turnpoints + Finish) on your GPS track log. No ridge-soaring back and forth all day!
The Location: Flights must be completed in the South West (Hit the link in our bio for the exact SW boundary map).
🏁 THE SEPTEMBER SPRINT (The Finale!): If you successfully log a 20km+ flight in all 5 summer months, the race is on. The FIRST qualified pilot to log a single 20km+ flight in September wins a £500 Winglocker Voucher!
🎁 THE PRIZES:
🥇 Grand Prize: £500 Voucher (Valid strictly against a brand-new wing at RRP).
🥈 Bonus Prizes: Awarded at the end of the season for the Best Selfie, Most Attempts, and Shortest Combined Airtime across your 5 qualifying flights.
🏅 Finisher's Swag: ANY pilot who completes the full 6-month challenge gets a free Winglocker neck tube!
👇 HOW TO ENTER (Do this before the end of April!):
1️⃣ Follow @winglocker
2️⃣ Share this post to your Story!
📸 HOW TO LOG YOUR FLIGHTS: When you smash your 20km for the month, take a selfie (on the landing field or a safe action shot from the air) and post it tagging @winglocker with the caption: "That was for WingLocker!" (Note: All flights must be logged on a main GPS platform like XContest or Leonardo so we can officially verify your 3-turnpoint distance before awarding prizes!).
Gear up. The race starts soon. 🪂💨 #WingLocker20k #SouthWestParagliding #XCParagliding #UKParagliding
The Open Locker Days
Our competitions are designed to give you an excuse to get your wing out of the bag. These are 100% free to enter and focused on participation and skill-building rather than high-stakes pressure. From spot-landing targets to XC distance challenges, we offer prizes that actually matter to pilots. Check the active boards below, log your flight, and let’s see what you’ve got.
