Calvin19 0 #1 October 13, 2006 Almost serious. i forgot why i started paragliding, then i saw this film... http://www.justacro.com/index.php?m=21&dl=128 -SPACE- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bert_man 0 #2 October 13, 2006 thats fucking cool. I've been thinking of starting paragliding almost since i started skydiving... one of these days when i get a bit more money and some free time and move to a more mountainous area...-Ghetto "The reason death cannot frighten me, is because life has cured me of fear." Web Design Cleveland Skydiving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SabreDave 0 #3 October 13, 2006 http://www.justacro.com/index.php?m=21&dl=128 SabreDave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tr027 0 #4 October 13, 2006 QuoteAlmost serious. i forgot why i started paragliding, then i saw this film... http://www.justacro.com/index.php?m=21&dl=128 What about risk-wise, as perhaps you could provide us an informed comparative view of both? Do you think you have more fun with less risk in paragliding? One of the reasons I switched from motocross to skydiving was to reduce risk, and now I'm not sure I have an overall decrease in risk level after throwing BASE into the mix."The evil of the world is made possible by nothing but the sanction you give it. " -John Galt from Atlas Shrugged, 1957 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psychokiwi_base 0 #5 October 13, 2006 Fucking A man that's some cool shit. Gotta love CH. I'll be saving that movie for a while. btw is that you jumping out of the Schweiser? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #6 October 13, 2006 ya, thats me out of the Schweizer. BASE gear as well -SPACE- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #7 October 13, 2006 QuoteQuoteAlmost serious. i forgot why i started paragliding, then i saw this film... http://www.justacro.com/index.php?m=21&dl=128 What about risk-wise, as perhaps you could provide us an informed comparative view of both? Do you think you have more fun with less risk in paragliding? One of the reasons I switched from motocross to skydiving was to reduce risk, and now I'm not sure I have an overall decrease in risk level after throwing BASE into the mix. I think i have more fun for work involved in it. I was kidding about quiting base man, i was just being dramatic. paragliding is just, amazing. i forgot about how amazing it was after 3 months in the hospital after a paragliding crash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fab777 0 #8 October 13, 2006 At 02:05, there's a nice view of a valley we all know ( or at least heard about it )... ( and where I should be next monday...). Fabien BASE#944 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_goldsmith 1 #9 October 13, 2006 Thanks for sharing that video. I always thaught paragliding looked kind of lame. That looked awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #10 October 13, 2006 that really is a sick movie i paraglided once in huaraz (peruvian andes) a few months ago, i just did it one day, i got like 3-5 meters off the ground and 50-75 meters horizontal distance, my instuctor told me that i was doing very well for a first timer etcetera, but unfortunately, my financial situation doesn't allow that anyway, nice vid !!"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
audacium 0 #11 October 13, 2006 QuoteThanks for sharing that video. I always thaught paragliding looked kind of lame. That looked awesome. Paragliding is the bomb. I started skydiving first several years ago and then later started base jumping. When paragliding was proposed to me two years ago I first thought the same thing, "nice but lame". Well, get out on a nice day in spring or fall in the Dolomites or in Fiesch and go ride some hard thermals and lift up to 13.000 ft, with the glider constantly rocking and twitching because of the alive air. This is not lame. Or go flying acro, feel the speed and the energy conservation of the wing. Seeing acro videos and the incredible things you can do with a paraglider finally made me start paragliding. A paragliding wing is for me much more interesting than a skydiving wing because it is more efficient and much more powerful. It kind of has its own mind and feels very much alive. I love skydiving and base jumping, but the pleasures of paragliding are for me just as good if also different. Thanks to Calvin for posting the link, I had overlooked that video before. Keep up the flying spirit! -- Eduard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arai 0 #12 October 13, 2006 amazing vid. I've been looking into paragliding recently and this vid definatly makes the urge to try it stronger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #13 October 13, 2006 damn, i just watched it 5 more times this morning. now, im grabbing my wing out of the closet, and going to my hill. and i feel more alive than i have been in a long time. Good lift boys and girls! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #14 October 13, 2006 one more thing, i want to listen to that song on my ipod while flying someday, anyone know who it is? i really want that song. -SPACE- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
audacium 0 #15 October 13, 2006 @Calvin: I wanted to know the same thing, and I emailed Chrigel to ask him for the song title (he is the guy flying with the helmet cam). I will let you know when he answers. -- Eduard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Base733 0 #16 October 13, 2006 Paragliding kicks ass! I have a nice hill right behind my house that routinely lets me get 2K over launch and fly around beautiful rock faces. I definitely love my wing! edit to add photo of flying in Jackson last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mfnren 0 #17 October 13, 2006 sweet... i'm headed up to slide for some hang gliding in about 30 min. ya'll think paraglidings fun try hang g... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites leroydb 0 #18 October 13, 2006 Can anyone reccomend a good school? Anyone nationwide or is it area specific? Whats the learning curve like and can you use the same wing with a powered setup?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mfnren 0 #19 October 13, 2006 check ushga.org Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Calvin19 0 #20 October 13, 2006 Quotesweet... i'm headed up to slide for some hang gliding in about 30 min. ya'll think paraglidings fun try hang g... bro, I hang glide as well, have been a HG pilot since i was 16. but, i cant Dbag my HG, I cant hike with my HG, and I cant fit my HG in my car, and i cant land my HG in my backyard. so, if you want to buy my HG, its a 1991 DeltaWing Light dream 205. and im looking for a new Ozone glider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Base733 0 #21 October 13, 2006 Try Cloud 9 here in SLC for your Ozone wing. Ask for Steve who is the store owner and regional USHGA rep. Ask him about his 'family connection' to the base world. Baxter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grundleson 0 #22 October 13, 2006 for paragliding in Salt Lake City a great contact would be to get ahold of anyone at SUPERFLY. thats all. Dont die! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Base733 0 #23 October 13, 2006 Superfly is great and carry fantastic wings (Gin, Advance etc.) but the reason I suggested Cloud 9 is that they are the Ozone dealer and that's what Calvin said he was looking for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites base311 0 #24 October 14, 2006 ...love the dirty sanchez laughing skull... How y'all doin? -g Share this post Link to post Share on other sites magot 0 #25 October 14, 2006 U should quit BASE jumping no one likes u any way!!!!!!TOSS MY SALAD I'm an invincible re-tarded ninja derka derka bakala bakala muhammad jihad 1072 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 1 of 4 0
mfnren 0 #17 October 13, 2006 sweet... i'm headed up to slide for some hang gliding in about 30 min. ya'll think paraglidings fun try hang g... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #18 October 13, 2006 Can anyone reccomend a good school? Anyone nationwide or is it area specific? Whats the learning curve like and can you use the same wing with a powered setup?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #20 October 13, 2006 Quotesweet... i'm headed up to slide for some hang gliding in about 30 min. ya'll think paraglidings fun try hang g... bro, I hang glide as well, have been a HG pilot since i was 16. but, i cant Dbag my HG, I cant hike with my HG, and I cant fit my HG in my car, and i cant land my HG in my backyard. so, if you want to buy my HG, its a 1991 DeltaWing Light dream 205. and im looking for a new Ozone glider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Base733 0 #21 October 13, 2006 Try Cloud 9 here in SLC for your Ozone wing. Ask for Steve who is the store owner and regional USHGA rep. Ask him about his 'family connection' to the base world. Baxter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grundleson 0 #22 October 13, 2006 for paragliding in Salt Lake City a great contact would be to get ahold of anyone at SUPERFLY. thats all. Dont die! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Base733 0 #23 October 13, 2006 Superfly is great and carry fantastic wings (Gin, Advance etc.) but the reason I suggested Cloud 9 is that they are the Ozone dealer and that's what Calvin said he was looking for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base311 0 #24 October 14, 2006 ...love the dirty sanchez laughing skull... How y'all doin? -g Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magot 0 #25 October 14, 2006 U should quit BASE jumping no one likes u any way!!!!!!TOSS MY SALAD I'm an invincible re-tarded ninja derka derka bakala bakala muhammad jihad 1072 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
