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Started by red baron, January 17, 2014, 04:52:08 PM

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red baron

January 17, 2014, 04:52:08 PM
"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations... James Madison

Skybarney

#1
January 17, 2014, 05:09:35 PM
I flew paragliders for 13 years and 3600+hours and have flown many of the spots in that video.  Used to slide around all over the place and do some sill silly stuff.  We turned malfunctions into tricks lol.

I can't thank you enough for posting that up as it reminded me of why I am thinking of getting back into the gig without being involved in the business or making it work as a paying gig this time.

I would be happy to show you some great VHS tapes sometime, if only I could find a player lol.
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kopfjäger

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January 17, 2014, 05:10:47 PM
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KnightofNi

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January 18, 2014, 09:52:49 AM
Where do I sign up?
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Monsterlover

#4
January 18, 2014, 05:10:47 PM
That looks amazing! 

Looks like fun too.

How is he gaining altitude?  Catch thermals near cliff faces and buildings?
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Skybarney

#5
January 18, 2014, 06:11:20 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on January 18, 2014, 05:10:47 PM
That looks amazing! 

Looks like fun too.

How is he gaining altitude?  Catch thermals near cliff faces and buildings?

Paragliders like all soaring aircraft are always descending in their air mass.  Modern para-gliders go down at about 250fpm.  There is enough wind moving up the front of the buildings and cliffs that the pilot can climb in the air mass despite the para-glider actually descending.   [Dolph]
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red baron

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January 18, 2014, 07:55:38 PM
Quote from: Skybarney on January 18, 2014, 06:11:20 PM
Paragliders like all soaring aircraft are always descending in their air mass.  Modern para-gliders go down at about 250fpm.  There is enough wind moving up the front of the buildings and cliffs that the pilot can climb in the air mass despite the para-glider actually descending.   [Dolph]

What? ???
"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations... James Madison

Grampa

#7
January 18, 2014, 08:41:23 PM
but a treadmill is needed to gain lift
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IZ

#8
January 18, 2014, 08:43:58 PM
oh no ^^



How much is all the gear?
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brimo

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January 19, 2014, 12:05:07 AM Last Edit: January 19, 2014, 12:07:00 AM by brimo
Quote from: IZ on January 18, 2014, 08:43:58 PM
oh no ^^



How much is all the gear?

A treadmill can be had for as low as $50 on Craigslist. The rest? I dunno.
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Monsterlover

#10
January 19, 2014, 05:35:46 AM
[laugh]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Skybarney

#11
January 19, 2014, 08:44:05 AM
Quote from: IZ on January 18, 2014, 08:43:58 PM
oh no ^^
How much is all the gear?

All the gear new is about 5k.  That's glider, harness reserve and helmet.  Lesson another $1,500.  Add in medical costs as 1 in 4 that play that game see an emergency room.  Not so much flying ridge lift on nice ocean cliffs but flying thermals in the mountains.  Personally I have been to 22k and flown one over 150 miles.  They are big fun.

 
Two things I don't do.  Keyboard bullies and hypocrites.
Feel free to PM me if needed, otherwise you will find me elsewhere.

Skybarney

#12
January 19, 2014, 08:45:09 AM
Quote from: red baron on January 18, 2014, 07:55:38 PM
What? ???

Wind go up cliff faster than paraglider  go down cliff.   ;D
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Adamm0621

#13
January 24, 2014, 09:53:32 AM
That looks like a lot of fun... I have always enjoyed the canopy ride after freefall while skydiving... I can't imagine that portion lasting for 150 miles.

Quote from: Skybarney on January 19, 2014, 08:45:09 AM
Wind go up cliff faster than paraglider  go down cliff.   ;D

Good explanation. Lol [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
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He Man

#14
January 24, 2014, 07:08:34 PM
Quote from: Skybarney on January 19, 2014, 08:44:05 AM
All the gear new is about 5k.  That's glider, harness reserve and helmet.  Lesson another $1,500.  Add in medical costs as 1 in 4 that play that game see an emergency room.  Not so much flying ridge lift on nice ocean cliffs but flying thermals in the mountains.  Personally I have been to 22k and flown one over 150 miles.  They are big fun.

 

REALLY 5k??? Thats it? Not htat im knocking it, but i thought it was WAY more expensive.  Im saving up for parachute and im looking at 7k for decent new gear. the damn container is $2500 buxs!@

I just picked up this book, though you might be too advance for it :P

http://www.amazon.com/Parachute-Its-Pilot-Ultimate-Ram-Air/dp/0977627721/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1390619363&sr=1-8&keywords=parachute
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