Paragliding

[Bluepete]

So, members of the .org, who has tried it, wants to try it, does it and owns a rig?
If you do, where is good to learn in the North of England?

I have always wanted to and have been hooked by the feeling of this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_snguy_cu4) especially the second part with Van Morrison singing. I've been to Pyla and watched these lads. The whole idea of flying like that blows me away. I have had power kites for years but want to move on now.

Oh, and if someone has an old rig they don't want any more, let me know!

[K]

Ah ha - not content with being thrown out for the Wonky Knee Gang for good behaviour you are now looking for new ways to be let back in. :roll:

[Spiderman]

Whe i used to live in Lanzarote i'd often go up the local volcanoes and watch these loons throw themselves off the sides of the mountains.
And be very jealous of them too.

Something ive always wanted to try.

Sorry, not much help there but then everyone knows that about me.

[mattSV]

I used to do tow-launch paragliding about 20 years ago - towed behind a landrover or on a glider towline, then release the line and paraglide down.

The feeling when you are towed up is that it is a bit 'bumpy' and noisy. As soon as you release the tow line, it all seems to go very quiet and serene - until you start playing around doing spins etc.

Loved doing it, but they sold the airfield we did it on to developers. :(