Last trip gave me a nice experience. With a friend we went to Tolmin to join other friends attending Polish Open. Forecast promised average days, nothing special but nice local flying. However we got a nice surprise.
100 km secret
Another 100+ km flight accomplished, in Bassano, my best flight in this area had been 30 km triangle before. Only 2 other EN-B glider pilots (and 10 on EN-C) published it, but many others failed the chance. Let’s check the reasons, what could hold them back. Continue reading “100 km secret”
How safe is paragliding?
If you love something, you can accept some risk but still a curious question. Lets check statistics for 2015 in Czech Republic. Continue reading “How safe is paragliding?”
How to choose the first paraglider
Purchasing the first glider is always a challenge. The article describes my steps from very beginning to first 100+ km flights and reading this story of mine could give you some insight what you can appreciate and what you can hate on your first paraglider. Continue reading “How to choose the first paraglider”
Advance Lightness 2 – experience after a year of usage
The harness is more important then a glider for all except competition ambitious pilots. Lets summarize my impressions and experience after a full season of flying in Advance Lightness 2.
“High” EN-B gliders comparison for 2015
Everyone wants to fly the best paraglider. Last year I was lucky to try several gliders and as an experienced newbie in paragliding sport, my notes could benefit other pilots. The gliders: Advance Iota, Axis Comet 2, Gin Carrera+, Gradient Nevada and UP Summit XC3.