Simply because hanggliding is so wonderful, I am posting some of my flying adventures here. Mainly as a reminder for me. But if someone else is happy about it, then I'm happy too... ;)
It is better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than being in the air while wishing you were on the ground. This is my version - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xUi-Jl5Tf8E.html
tolles Video, Danke Ralf für's posten. Ist Col Rodella ein schwieriges Fluggebiet also nur für sehr gute Piloten, oder auch für den Durchschnitts-Piloten mit 20 Flügen im Jahr fliegbar?
Just a few days ago a friend of mine was killed while hang gliding. He was only 21. The devastation of his partner and family is heart-rending. We all need adventure in our lives, but for goodness sakes, be defensive and minimise the risks. Pushing the boundaries like this can end badly...
@@robertcampbell5485 What a truly horrible statement. Everyone involved is devastated, as you'd expect. Have you nothing more constructive to do with your life?
I've had plenty of people I know die. I've found it to be the best way to look at it. No point to be devastated, one day soon your own life will come to an end. That's life @@tullochgorum6323
I'm assuming that the reason you didn't turn around and go with the wind is because you would have no lift, and would be unable to glide to the ground, but fall?
Going with the wind would have been possible but there might be wind rotors behind the ridge and i don't know the area well. That's the reason i flew against the wind.
So let me get this straight. all your weight multiplied by the force of the wind, turns and elevation, all rests upon two little lines and one V connector the size of a thimble. More over, only one connection at that, not even a secondary safety line for redundancy. why does this seem incredibly stupid to me.
That's your point of view. Compare this to my friend's video (linked in the description) and a "regular" flight. Then you will find out this is not "the usual flight"...
My father used to do this back in the 80s. I think he had a Hiway Demon. I was a kid back then but I have seen some crazy shit. Then in the early 90s all the paragliders started to appear an skies git congested...haha
You said you should have checked out the weather yourself, rather than taking your friend's word for it. How would you have known the wind gradient, what would have indicated the high gradient to you ?
Your voice is so relaxed. But the tension in the video is high. Very comical relating your expert skills and confidence, but then recognizing that nature and wind are unpredictable. Great video with cool explanations, thanks
