Author: brendan Subject: Re: Reserve Malfunction Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:28 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 12 He’s speaking Cuntaknees, goes like this: 1. Temperature? 2. 66 1. Wind 2. 20 1. Elevation 2. 12,000 1. Mark 2. Hit [ goto post ..read more

Author: pln Subject: Re: Accelerate without forcing Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 11:23 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 9 I have no wear/friction damage for the moment (~100h?), using 5mm dyneema/polyester sheated. The greater the angle at which the rope is wound around the pulley, the more effective the assistance. That's why putting the pulley on the glider side is twice as effective than inside the harness. Eric performed lots of tests and measurements. [ goto post ..read more

Author: Frazer Location: South Downs & Vorarlberg :)) Subject: Re: Accelerate without forcing Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:31 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 8 Thanks Pierre-Louis, On a few of my harnesses, I have swapped out the "simple" pulley (next to the hip, inside the harness) for a larger diameter "ratchet" pulley. This does the same job as your upper pulley in the photo, but is more conveniently hidden away. I doubt you will find a ratchet block (pulley) of smaller diameter than 40mm, for a simple reason - the combined added friction of a smaller diameter pulley and the ratc ..read more

Author: pln Subject: Re: Accelerate without forcing Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:05 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 7 The first system consists of replacing the top pulley, or both, with a “winch” or "ratchet" type pulley. These are pulleys that automatically lock under load, and therefore add friction under load unlike a standard pulley. The second is a lever system allowing easy steering at the rear, reducing effort and making gripping easier. I have also been using winch blocks placed at the top for almost 2 years on Zeolite, it's great: [Image: Sorry, only registered users can view inline im ..read more

Author: treuze Subject: Re: Air Design Susi 3 23 Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:55 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 2 I agree with Mario that you shouldn't rush it. To answer your question on the weight range, the Susi is a mountain wing so performance might not be as important as weight for a specific use. The best way to gain weight is to reduce the size so if your goal is to hike&fly with it you might go a few sizes lower than you would for a XC wing. I'm around 80-85kg naked and used a size 21 as a versatile light wing. Now that I have another XC wing (25m²), I would rather have a size 18 ..read more

Author: Jadedbob Subject: Re: ZOOM X2C (EN C) Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:17 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 27 Recently I've had a Meru and now a Bonanza 3, I had test flight of the XC2 in Bassano, what a lovely wing. I'm a big fan of the brake feel, short, direct and very responsive. It's a joy in thermals very easy to place with a nice amount of feedback. It seemed to cut into a headwind quite well and the glide seemed good, just very difficult to tell on only one flight. If you can it's definitely worth having a test flight I like it [ goto post ..read more

Author: mm Location: mexico Subject: Re: Air Design Susi 3 23 Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 0:25 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 1 The right idea is to get your training in before considering purchasing equipment. _________________ Before you make yourself understood, make sure you understand. [ goto post ..read more

Author: gdogger123 :: *Topic Starter Location: BC Subject: Air Design Susi 3 23 Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 23:00 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 0 Hey guys, Looking to get my first paraglider (I've never paraglided solo before). Wondering if the Air Designs Susi 3 23 is appropriate. I'm receiving instruction from qualified people and I'll be talking to them but just wanted to get my research started before peppering them with questions. I weigh about 70 kgs naked and I was a little bit confused about how big the weight range is on this specific glider. I know the answer will depend on a lot of thi ..read more

Author: Frazer Location: South Downs & Vorarlberg :)) Subject: Re: Advance Sigma DLS (EN C expected) Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 22:00 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 30 @Droot, you wrote:"So, as per my findings, I can't agree that most incidents happen on launch or landing." This *may* be Richard writing (consciously) with a bit of UK/English bias, where we mainly fly off relatively small hills, apart from small hardcore groups in Scotland and Wales. It is also a windy little island. As someone who flies half the time in the Alps and half in the UK, it is quite clear to me that in t ..read more

Author: rbarbs Location: London, England Subject: Re: flying in annecy for low airtimer Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 21:44 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 1 Can be great in June, make sure your ground handling is well practiced, take off before it gets strong and have a wonderful time! Speak to the shops, passages du vent in PlanFait, Flyeo in Doussard for advice and my be a little more info and they'll be able to advise about the conditions. Key weather sites Meteoparapente Soaringmeteo (read the help ?) it is excellent Windy _________________ Instagram: Https://instagram.com/rbarbs [ g ..read more