Category: Paragliding

How many times do I need Mariyan to tell me to check my reserve handle? He has probably told me 100 times. The wind was a little cross and on the strong side. I decided to do some kiting, hooked and did my routine check which included checking my reserve handle. Kiting was extreme challenge… Continue reading Tennessee ParaRock Climbing

Piedechinche 3.635931, -76.177550 As I waited to head out for the day, I explored the hotel property.  I had to climb and relax in this comfortable tree which had some odd fruit in it. Our Colombian guide Neno, said I could pick a fresh mango.  The half without the worm was awesome.  A rainbow formed… Continue reading Parapente Colombia, Day 1 of an Epic Expedition

Buoy on the lake was reporting 8 MPH and the airport was 20, gusting 30. How is this possible?  I headed to Bender to check it out.  On the drive there I could feel the van being pushed by the wind.  I parked in the north parking lot and ran to the cliff edge with… Continue reading 1-15-22 Flying Bender Backwards

Talked to Mike, owner of the land at the bottom on the hill. He said I could land on his property. The pipeline is not an easy place to fly. One needs to be good at ground handling or at least good at untangling your wing. On the ground at the top, there are many… Continue reading 1-6-22 Pipeline

I inflated the wing, walked to the edge of the cliff and stood there kiting the wing and looking out over Lake Michigan with a 130 ft drop to the beach.  As the wind pulled at the harness, I took another step onto nothing.  I only dropped slightly as I shot out into the open… Continue reading Stepping onto nothing. 12-31-21

The last time at Port Washington, I found a good launch site (behind a house foundation).  At this location, you can see the wind move thru the top of the grass.  Most other places have rotor and no wind or west wind at ground level.  I climbed down the hill and back up–Not easy, but… Continue reading 12-28-21 PW