Strong wind ground handling tips for paragliding and paramotoring

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  • Опубликовано: 29 июл 2024
  • A lot of pilots don't enjoy launching their paraglider wing when the wind is stronger than usual.
    Sometimes this means missing out on perfect flying conditions. So I thought I'd share some little tips and cheats to help any pilots wanting to improve their ground handling skills and confidence.
    I hope these help you and please ask me any question in the comments!
    To jump to a specific section, use these links:
    0:14 laying out
    1:35 checking the lines
    2:09 cobra launch
    3:02 windsock or not?
    3:28 windsock alternatives
    4:18 helmet
    5:00 As & Cs launch
    5:41 free-brake kiting
    6:07 which wing to use
    6:56 clearing cravats on the ground
    7:30 keeping the wing on the ground
    8:43 when to go groundhandling
    9:44 body position
    10:37 gathering up the wing
    ** The content in this video constitutes tips and advice only and should not be used to replace instruction from a qualified paragliding instructor. **

Комментарии • 48

  • @billcallahan9303
    @billcallahan9303 3 года назад +6

    Great informative video. Short, sweet & simple. Thank you!

  • @1greghawk
    @1greghawk 4 года назад +3

    Thats a great simple informative video for someone like me about to begin my paramotor learning journey. Thanks a lot !!!!

  • @OriginalDimascus
    @OriginalDimascus 5 лет назад +4

    Good common sense applied never hurt anyone. I personally like the "wear your helmet", so many people take it for granted they're on the ground, until they aren't any more ;)

    • @idanghelber8282
      @idanghelber8282 4 года назад

      Personally I've never hit my head in the air. only on the ground ;)

  • @Yangyang-1995-
    @Yangyang-1995- 2 года назад +2

    So helpful!! More tutorials plzz!!

  • @kitecrewireland
    @kitecrewireland 4 года назад +3

    Excellent advice and great video for a newbie. So much to thank about when starting off 🙄

  • @FlyGuyUK.
    @FlyGuyUK. 2 года назад +1

    Loved that tip, Kill wing and move to the side! Always learning ;)

  • @RonBesse
    @RonBesse 5 лет назад +2

    I very much enjoyed this video. Thanks for taking the time to do all this and post it. It helped me.
    Most Sincerely,
    Ron.

    • @acroal
      @acroal  5 лет назад +1

      You're welcome Ron. Let me know if you have any suggestions for other video topics!

  • @edcleasby1120
    @edcleasby1120 5 лет назад +1

    One of the best GH videos around .... great stuff Alex

    • @acroal
      @acroal  5 лет назад

      Thanks Ed 😊

  • @Trekurself409
    @Trekurself409 2 года назад +1

    Damn!!! That’s like watching a skilled cobra handler carefully coax them up, serenade them for a bit and then grab their head like nobodies business and control it like a boss!!!! 🤩🤩🤩😎😎😎

    • @acroal
      @acroal  2 года назад +1

      😂😂😂

  • @Majid771
    @Majid771 2 года назад +1

    Very informative video, Thank you!

    • @acroal
      @acroal  2 года назад

      Thanks mate!

  • @HTI4711
    @HTI4711 5 лет назад +2

    Well done Al, very well done sir. Thanks a lot for sharing and lovely greetings from the Algarve coast.

    • @acroal
      @acroal  5 лет назад

      Very kind sir! 👍

  • @richvincent6282
    @richvincent6282 5 лет назад +1

    Great vid, really informative. Thanks :)

  • @barrywebber100
    @barrywebber100 Год назад

    Good information.
    Thanks for posting.

  • @davidschmaus1
    @davidschmaus1 5 лет назад

    great stuff. Thanks!

  • @pannyv
    @pannyv 5 лет назад

    Great info👍

  • @mkahya9563
    @mkahya9563 Год назад +1

    Great video, thanks!

    • @acroal
      @acroal  Год назад

      You're welcome!

  • @fettigopro
    @fettigopro 4 года назад +5

    Good Video. Good information. But i didn't think that this was at 15 to 20 Miles per hour wind. This was much lower.

  • @paragliding-tshirt8791
    @paragliding-tshirt8791 4 года назад +1

    Great video :O

  • @OscarOutdoors
    @OscarOutdoors 5 лет назад

    MAYBE A LITTLE SMOKE DEVICE, FIRWORK OR FLAIR CAN HELP WITH WIND DIRECTION. GREAT VIDEO BROTHA, LOOKS FUN!

  • @NCPPGpilot
    @NCPPGpilot 5 лет назад +2

    Good stuff. No such thing as too much practice.

  • @accipiter1961
    @accipiter1961 4 года назад +1

    I have subscribed to your friend channel.

  • @tonyluiz5976
    @tonyluiz5976 2 года назад +1

    grate video good info on the wing does go according to weight or one size fit's all

    • @acroal
      @acroal  Год назад +1

      Each wing comes in different sizes and you can choose the correct size for you.

  • @Florian24
    @Florian24 5 лет назад +2

    Do that with some beginner EN-A and it will be very difficult to keep it on the ground. Even with C riser kill those don't want to stay down in strong winds because they are designed for that easy launching in nil wind.

    • @acroal
      @acroal  5 лет назад

      I've not flown an EN A for a long time so I'm going to borrow one and try it! Thanks for the info.

    • @Florian24
      @Florian24 5 лет назад

      @@acroal The Prion is especially easy to inflate

    • @GrantonTheFly
      @GrantonTheFly 5 лет назад

      Nah that's not true...if you hold the Cs in properly the wing is effectively stalled and cannot possibly fly because the profile is deformed.

    • @Florian24
      @Florian24 5 лет назад

      @@GrantonTheFly obviously you didn't handle a prion 3 in 30km/h... Even with C control it starts jumping up higher and higher. It simply doesn't stay on the ground

    • @codyerickson7301
      @codyerickson7301 2 года назад

      @@Florian24 9

  • @muhsin001
    @muhsin001 4 года назад

    could you do ground handling with paramotor wing? Air Design Rama Flex
    Size: Medium - 26.5 AREA FLAT
    That will be too strong right?

  • @haukewalden2840
    @haukewalden2840 3 года назад +2

    At 0:10 Errr ... windspeed is at 15-18 miles per hour?! Never ever.

  • @1falconron
    @1falconron 4 года назад

    High wind launch....Problem solved.
    ruclips.net/video/Zbvh45_K26M/видео.html
    were u fling at here?

  • @ppgtraininguk
    @ppgtraininguk 3 года назад +1

    This is wind ruclips.net/video/eUuIDhccWpA/видео.html

  • @danadenney1959
    @danadenney1959 2 года назад +1

    There is no way your wind was close to 20. Maybe 10-12 tops

  • @ppgtraininguk
    @ppgtraininguk 3 года назад +7

    Strong winds lol had stronger farts 💨

  • @shop7d
    @shop7d 4 года назад

    50 80 miles an hour??? Hurricane???..

    • @acroal
      @acroal  4 года назад

      This was filmed in conditions where the wind was anywhere from 10mph, gusting to 22mph.

    • @haukewalden2840
      @haukewalden2840 3 года назад +1

      Well he said 15 to 18 miles per hour, but even that seems to be far fetched, I'd say...