Paragliding

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Launching

Published on September 16th, 2016 | by Mark Ashton Smith

Launching Body position Get weight ahead of pivot point with head through the risers – for better safety, penetration and entry into harness. Minimal Test 10 clean Getting into pod harness Minimal Test Consistent Cross wind launch... Read More


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paraglider ground handling

Ground Handling

Published on September 13th, 2016 | by Mark Ashton Smith

1. Reverse Kiting If the glider falls LEFT, face LEFT, step LEFT and add LEFT HAND brake. If the glider falls RIGHT, face RIGHT, step RIGHT and add RIGHT HAND brake. Minimal test 10 clean on... Read More


Paragliding

Debacle at the Turkish Open 2007

Published on August 24th, 2007 | by Mark Ashton Smith

Debacle at the Turkish Open 2007 ‘Debacle’: a total, often ludicrous, failure. This article is about just that. Some pilots say you can never plan anything with paragliding – just go with the flow and pick... Read More


Paragliding

British Club Challenge 2005-6

Published on June 16th, 2007 | by Mark Ashton Smith

2005 BCC This year we came 2nd out of 20 national clubs.   2006 BCC This year we came 2nd out of 17 national clubs.   Example rounds from the 2006 BCC.  ... Read More


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