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May be possible ?, but 210 is a bit big - 150/160 is about the same as the biggest speed glider. But would suggest you see the replies to this post... as to why its not a good idea. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3930432 http://www.speed-flying.com or Jim Slaton's GLC website. http://www.speed-flying.com - No:1 for the worldwide Speed-Riding Community

Bit of a survey to see... 1. If there are many skydivers who use their Canopy to Ground Launch regularly 2. What canopies you are using and which works best Hoping that any info posted will help me update the Usable Parachutes section on http://www.speed-flying.com Speed-Flying Wing guide. http://www.speed-flying.com - No:1 for the worldwide Speed-Riding Community

check out... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f3Evpa49ig on a 8m² ITV PilPit speed-glider http://www.speed-flying.com - No:1 for the worldwide Speed-Riding Community

Speed-flying.com isn't dead - I keep the site updated when I can and if I have details to post... Don't know why nobody posts anything except For Sale and Wanted Ads ? But it gets loads of hits with people people checking out the Speed Wing guide etc... But also note, it is a sport that very few people are doing and then most of those only fly during the winter months when there is snow. Maybe you should post on the forum and get involved and spread the word its the place to be for the 2009/2010 season I don't check on here much as I spend more time on http://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewforum.php?f=34 (their speed-flying forum) when not working on http://www.Speed-Flying.com or out flying and kitesurfing etc... http://www.speed-flying.com - No:1 for the worldwide Speed-Riding Community

Cheers for reply... No not called them - was just checking the manufactures websites so I can update Speed-Flying.com with any new info and noticed it is no longer listed, plus there was no reply to the previous request asking the same question. http://www.speed-flying.com - No:1 for the worldwide Speed-Riding Community

Any news on this ? Is the Spire still available ? http://www.speed-flying.com - No:1 for the worldwide Speed-Riding Community

Watch this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPsbEmQc79I http://www.speed-flying.com - No:1 for the worldwide Speed-Riding Community

Which part of Europe ? Check out http://www.speed-flying.com (Guidelines section for a complete list of schools that teach SF. Start on a shallow slope and get used to it first. MOST IMPORTANT - KEEP OFF ALL PREPARED PISTES... If you want to fly, head OFF-PISTE and well away from all the regular skiers. http://www.speed-flying.com - No:1 for the worldwide Speed-Riding Community

http://www.canopypiloting.com/home.asp?ItemID=686&rcid=82&pcid=81&cid=82 http://www.speed-flying.com - No:1 for the worldwide Speed-Riding Community

Everything you need to know can be found here... http://www.speed-flying.com See top menu - Products for A to Z Wing Guide See top menu - Guidelines for safety and all other information. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuetDfQ-1nY One of the first videos which started the sport... flying with parachutes like PdF Springo's. Proper speedflying wings are based on both parachutes and paraglider design with a low aspect ratio around 3.0 and flown with wing loading between 1.5 and 2.0 http://www.speed-flying.com - No:1 for the worldwide Speed-Riding Community

www.speed-flying.com - No.1 for the worldwide Speed-riding community... In the process of putting all the location guide info together with world map. Website also has almost EVERYTHING you need to know about Speed-Riding.... Safety - Instruction/teaching guides - World A-Z of schools. Video links, SF - Wing guide and lots more check it out http://www.speed-flying.com - No:1 for the worldwide Speed-Riding Community

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a horse.... no, not even close check out - www.speed-flying.com website for the world-wide speed-riding/speed-flying community or just watch this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKKIIMh2tYY http://www.speed-flying.com - No:1 for the worldwide Speed-Riding Community

It is possible to use a snowboard, but as indicated skis are best. The main reason for this is that with skis you dont have to twist your upper body in the direction you are travelling. If using a seat harness which most speed-wings use, it has a major effect on the canopy as it unbalances it every time you land from a jump/glide and twist the board back to direction of travel. This is beacuse the wing attaches near hips/waist. If using a snowboard you would be best to fly with a skydiving type harness so the canopy attaches at the shoulder. This setup then allows for moving your hips and waist with no effect on the canopy. http://www.speed-flying.com - No:1 for the worldwide Speed-Riding Community

Speed-Flying wings are sized between 10m² to 16m² If interested take a look at the website www.speed-flying.com http://www.speed-flying.com - No:1 for the worldwide Speed-Riding Community