Our challenges
Equipment: Minimalistic but still have everything we need.
Sufficient physical and mental robustness to cope with extraordinary physical demands, in particular long, flat walks with mountain boots and heavy backpacks, many vertical metres on foot, long stages and adverse conditions.
Dealing with bad weather, wind, cold and heat.
Making good tactical route decisions based on the conditions (snow, wind, visibility, weather changes) and the human factor (our mental and physical condition).
Overcoming all challenges together and in a friendly manner.
Our equipment
Flight equipment: ADVANCE Theta / Weightless / Lightpack ULS / XC Tracer Mini V
Mountain equipment: Climbing harness / Climbing rope 35m / Back Up Line 5mm 35m / 5 screw carabiners / 3 ice screws / ice axe / crampons / 3 slings 120mm / 5 express / 5 totem cams
Electronics: Mobile phones / 10`000mAh power bank / GoPro / Headlamps / inReach
Otherwise: Hiking poles / first aid kit / stove
In this video I explain how to fly the challenging and big Hochfelln FAI triangle on a paraglider. Many tricky spots, but also very inspiring!
Hohe Tauern info for paragliders:
https://www.nationalpark.at/en/holiday/summer/sport-action/paragliding/pois
https://www.salzburg.gv.at/sagismobile/sagisonline/map/Natur/Nationalpark%20Hohe%20Tauern
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00:00 Intro
00:45 The route
01:52 Takeoff and first kilometers
03:40 Steinplatte to Kitzbühel
07:15 Pinzgau to the west
08:39 Pinzgau to the east
14:55 Flying north
17:33 Landing
XContest flight:
https://www.xcontest.org/2024/world/en/flights/detail:xc-stories/11.5.2024/08:06
Flying site:
Hochfelln, Germany
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Niviuk Peak 6
#paragliding #crosscountry #alps
Music:
Malta by ASHUTOSH https://soundcloud.com/grandakt
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Hope by Ambyion & GalaxyTones https://soundcloud.com/ambyion
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Stage Paralpinisme organisé par Gregoire Lombardi notre pilote test et Montlamb'Air Parapente, avec nos voiles montagnes Eiko2 et nos sellettes Radical 4
The Calypso 2 is a true lightweight design, aimed to perfectly match the needs of leisure and progressing pilots who like to travel, hike and even do some XC.
Hike&Fly is one of the most dangerous area of paragliding in my opinion, it is therefore paramount to have a wing which is as safe as it can be when practicing.
In this video I am pushing the DoubleSkin2 in size 16 from Nova to its limit to know how safe it is.
The result is really good and it's really nice to know that such a wing offer great safety despite its small size and high wing load!
Of course this is all done in a safe environment and I know what I am doing, but in this video I try to do as little as possible to simulate a beginner pilot as much as possible.
Wing : Nova Paragliders DoubleSkin2
Size : 16
TOW: 92/93kg
It's easy to get the idea from all those cool YouTube and Instagram videos that every paragliding flight is a success and highlight. But sometimes, you put a lot of time and effort into this and just end up feeling frustrated and disappointed.
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Flying site:
Staller Sattel, Austria (not an official flying site)
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#paragliding #crosscountry #epicfails
BGD Diva 2
Music:
Ezra Lipp - The Journey Ahead
TrackTribe - Dream It
You always wanted to improve your paragliding XC skills but don't know where to go? Welcome to Stubai in Austria - the best place to learn cross-country flying, but also just an incredibly beautiful area!
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00:00 Welcome
00:58 The adventure
02:03 The route
03:36 To the glaciers
07:03 Back to the takeoff
09:59 Closing the triangle
XContest flight:
https://www.xcontest.org/2024/world/en/flights/detail:xc-stories/21.9.2024/09:53
Flying site:
Kreuzjoch, Stubai, Austria
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#paragliding #crosscountry #speikboden
BGD Diva 2
Music:
Moonwalk by Jay Someday https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday
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Destiny by ASHUTOSH https://soundcloud.com/grandakt
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In this video I explain how to fly the mind-blowing, incredible, magnificent paragliding route - the Speikboden FAI triangle. Experience the kaleidoscope of emotions, and learn how to successfully complete this challenging yet beautiful route. So far, this is my favorite route to fly in the Alps. Maybe yours too?
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00:00 Intro
00:56 The route
02:08 The weather
03:12 The gear
03:38 Takeoff
04:35 Standard beginning
05:57 To the glaciers
11:23 To the Dolomites
19:37 To the Main Divide
24:27 Closing the triangle
XContest flight:
https://www.xcontest.org/2024/world/en/flights/detail:xc-stories/15.8.2024/08:41
Mentioned videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gxm68N09Hc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjcoxkVMK1o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQn9gGimjbk
Flying site:
Speikboden, Italy
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#paragliding #crosscountry #speikboden
Music:
National Sweetheart - In The Wild
Everet Almond - Desert Drive
Quincas Moreira - Nature Nurture
BGD Diva 2
If you ever need to replace the A3 line on your Yeti 6, please follow these instructions on how to disassemble and reassemble the riser.
Product page:
https://www.gingliders.com/en/paragliders/yeti-6/
DOUBLESKIN 2 – Ultralight utility
The DOUBLESKIN 2 (EN/LFT A) is aimed at pilots who appreciate a very safe and uncomplicated lightweight glider with smooth handling and a small pack size. It offers a wide range of options: The classic application is hike & fly in all its facets. Depending on the wing loading and choice of size, the DOUBLESKIN 2 can also be used for relaxed thermalling. Thanks to its suitability for training, the DOUBLESKIN 2 offers a great deal of confidence and flying fun from the very first flight. In size 16, with a high wing loading, the DOUBLESKIN 2 can even be flown as an agile ultra-light miniwing – it is certified as EN B in the extended weight range of 80 to 95 kg.
www.nova.eu/doubleskin-2
#novaparagliders #novadoubleskin #doubleskin2
schöne Tour über den Festigrat und dank passendem Wind mit Start vom Gipfel des Dom`s. Der Flug dauerte 10 Minuten und wir waren wieder 3100m tiefer im Tal...
#Pi3
GroundHandling Online Course:
https://www.andrebandarra.com/academy
GroundHandling Retreats:
https://www.andrebandarra.com/retreats
We finally got some new wings and this time we've gone for the new Ozone Geo 7. It's a low B lightweight glider and we loved the previous Geo so we had to give this one a try!
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I took the recently released BGD Diva 2 for 2 big XC flights in the Alps. Here are my first impressions about this EN-D two liner cross country and competition paraglider.
Wing size: M (80-100 kg)
Flown at: 98 kg
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XContest flights:
https://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:dymanoid/10.8.2024/08:36
https://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:dymanoid/15.8.2024/08:41
Flying sites:
Speikboden, Italy
Kössen, Austria
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#paragliding #crosscountry #review
Music:
TrackTribe - Guess I'll Never Know
Anno Domini Beats - Better
BGD Diva 2
The Safari 3 harnesses aim to make work as easy as possible for professional tandem pilots. The two harness make a perfect package that's compact, light, durable and super comfortable in flight.
This video shows how to set up the harnesses ready for your first flight.
https://www.gingliders.com/en/harnesses/safari-pilot-3/
https://www.gingliders.com/en/harnesses/safari-passenger-3/
XC Flight, launching at Mornera fling into Italy for the first turnpoint and back to Switerland near Lago di Ritom for the second turnpoint and ultimately once more to Italy to Valtellina for the third turnpoint. Flight on XContest:
https://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:osimo/9.05.2024/07:28
GroundHandling Online Course:
https://www.andrebandarra.com/academy
GroundHandling Retreats:
https://www.andrebandarra.com/retreats
Last spring we did a couple of groundhandling retreats and @PorLasAlturas helped us capture some great footage of what it feels like to come to one.
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Welcome to my latest acro paragliding competition! In this video, I take on a thrilling round of acrobatic paragliding during a recent competition. Watch as I perform incredible tricks with precision and skill, culminating in a flawless landing on the raft.
Highlights:
🪂 Epic acrobatic maneuvers
🌟 Flawless tricks executed with precision and style
🚤 Perfect landing on the raft
🎥 Raw, unedited footage for an authentic experience
This was one of my best performances, and I’m excited to share it with you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more paragliding videos and tricks!
Equipment:
Paraglider: ADVANCE OMIKRON 13 sqm
Harnes: WOODY VALLEY MK1
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