@@johnwagenhals881 Thanks for reminding me I updated the description. These flights were at Marshall (Andy Jackson Airpark, San Bernardino CA,) Cove Launch Monroe Utah, Agave Hill Franklin Mountain State Park El Paso Texas and Mustang Launch near Elgin AZ.
@@Florian24 constructed from a toy party cup that I found at Walmart! I doubt if it would help much if I had a huge tangle of lines wrapping around my head and my neck during a cascade, but it helps a lot on the ground if I drop the wing on my head, makes it easier to get the lines off.
So you deleted the "old" video and coments and posted this one.... nice to see that you have found a more stable light harness. This wing is smaller but seems to be taking you off the ground abit more agressively than other wings in your other videos.
@@pedromarcos1472 I'm not sure what you mean by "deleted the old video comments." I have not deleted any video comments for several years. Can you clarify?
@@NelsonsWings my mistake, for some reason your first lyght video was not showing when i saw that you posted this one. But now i see that is still there :) Thanks for the videos
@pedromarcos1472 thank you very much for clarifying! Regarding the launch problems, as I mentioned at one point in the video, it's a combination of the lightweight wing being a little bit more squirmy on launch, my poor technique, but also the conditions for many of these launches were turbulent. Because this is not just a regular flying video, I did not include the shots I have of the other pilots who were ahead of me, many of them having very similar problems. Of course, there were many pilots who had no trouble at all.
@@AlpineDave7 so far I'm liking it a lot! There's only two things about it that bug me. I don't like the tight way it fits, because it squeezes my lower ribs. But that problem might be specific to my kyphosis, which already tends to make my lower ribs grind together because of the curve of my back. The other thing I didn't like about it was the unnecessarily tight fittings for the carabiners. I had to remove the cloth liners on the Spectra webbing that the carabiners go through, in order to fit my Parallock V3. I'm extremely impressed by the fabric that air design used on this harness. It's a very advanced material, light stretchy yet extremely tear resistant and sturdy. I tend to abuse my harnesses, and I've had a few scrapes on launch, and also some skidding landings. If it had been my delight harnesses, they would have been shredded and I would have either had to replace the pod or would have broken out the needle and thread for a lengthy repair session. On the air design, it came through completely unscathed, I was shocked and somewhat in disbelief. I would inspect it and inspect it, and couldn't find any tears at all! It's got a lot of excellent pockets, and I really like the big unzippered pocket on the right side which is huge and can hold all kinds of things that you might need quickly in flight. It seems to be very stable, easily as stable as my Delight 4. At 2.75kg for the size medium, it's fairly lightweight. Because of the inflatable protection, it packs nice and small. No problems with the fairing staying inflated.
@@NelsonsWings thanks for the feedback! I'm thinking about picking one up within the next year or so. It seems like it would be a good fit for me. It seems like a versatile pod that can do a lot of things fairly well! How is it for sizing? I am 5'10" (178) and 75 kg all up - I think the medium would fit best, but am curious on your thoughts.
@@AlpineDave7 You're going to be right at the threshold between the medium and the large. If possible go someplace where you can sit in the sizes to decide. Because it fits very tight, you might be a little cramped in the medium.
Without wanting to criticize, please review your takeoff technique, otherwise it is only a matter of time before..... . For example, look at your hands at takeoff 5:59 and 8:10, where were the drivers or brakes going? Pay attention to your right hand. greetings.
@@todoxe I've been talking to two different instructors about improving my launch techniques. One thing that I've been working on, is to try to separate the actions of letting go of the A's and the B's from turning to face forward. Over the years, I have developed a bad habit of doing both of those actions simultaneously. I'm trying to consciously remember to let go of the A's and the B's, then pause slightly while I use the brakes to do the final steadying of the wing. Only then after the wing still seems stable, turn to face forward. During that turn, I need to remember to lean back a little and keep my hands either up or in an ideal position, not pulling too much brake. After I'm turned to face forward, then I should try to torpedo as aggressively as possible. Obviously, if I'm being plucked I won't be able to torpedo. Typically, where I fly, it's very strong and a torpedo doesn't work nearly as well if you're already being lifted off your feet. For those conditions, it's important to just keep your hands up and keep the wing under control.
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Beautiful video Steve!
Thanks! How are things in California?
Nelson I love you, your take off are great, i wanna fly until i die the best ever therapy. respect my friend.
@@FlyBabyFlyPPG thank you! I really appreciate that. I need to catch up on your videos!
always good to see a Nelson video .. where are these flights ? its amazing the geography and take of and landing spots.
@@johnwagenhals881
Thanks for reminding me I updated the description. These flights were at Marshall (Andy Jackson Airpark, San Bernardino CA,) Cove Launch Monroe Utah, Agave Hill Franklin Mountain State Park El Paso Texas and Mustang Launch near Elgin AZ.
Nice video............enjoyed the landings.......take-offs not so much!
@@ripmanridin7092 Well not all the launches where bad. My goal for 2025 is to really focus on my launches.
cool gopro fence on the helmet
@@Florian24 constructed from a toy party cup that I found at Walmart! I doubt if it would help much if I had a huge tangle of lines wrapping around my head and my neck during a cascade, but it helps a lot on the ground if I drop the wing on my head, makes it easier to get the lines off.
So you deleted the "old" video and coments and posted this one.... nice to see that you have found a more stable light harness. This wing is smaller but seems to be taking you off the ground abit more agressively than other wings in your other videos.
@@pedromarcos1472 I'm not sure what you mean by "deleted the old video comments." I have not deleted any video comments for several years. Can you clarify?
@@NelsonsWings my mistake, for some reason your first lyght video was not showing when i saw that you posted this one. But now i see that is still there :) Thanks for the videos
@pedromarcos1472 thank you very much for clarifying! Regarding the launch problems, as I mentioned at one point in the video, it's a combination of the lightweight wing being a little bit more squirmy on launch, my poor technique, but also the conditions for many of these launches were turbulent. Because this is not just a regular flying video, I did not include the shots I have of the other pilots who were ahead of me, many of them having very similar problems. Of course, there were many pilots who had no trouble at all.
Nice edit!….very informative
What do you think of the AD Sock?!
@@AlpineDave7 so far I'm liking it a lot! There's only two things about it that bug me. I don't like the tight way it fits, because it squeezes my lower ribs. But that problem might be specific to my kyphosis, which already tends to make my lower ribs grind together because of the curve of my back. The other thing I didn't like about it was the unnecessarily tight fittings for the carabiners. I had to remove the cloth liners on the Spectra webbing that the carabiners go through, in order to fit my Parallock V3.
I'm extremely impressed by the fabric that air design used on this harness. It's a very advanced material, light stretchy yet extremely tear resistant and sturdy. I tend to abuse my harnesses, and I've had a few scrapes on launch, and also some skidding landings. If it had been my delight harnesses, they would have been shredded and I would have either had to replace the pod or would have broken out the needle and thread for a lengthy repair session. On the air design, it came through completely unscathed, I was shocked and somewhat in disbelief. I would inspect it and inspect it, and couldn't find any tears at all!
It's got a lot of excellent pockets, and I really like the big unzippered pocket on the right side which is huge and can hold all kinds of things that you might need quickly in flight.
It seems to be very stable, easily as stable as my Delight 4. At 2.75kg for the size medium, it's fairly lightweight. Because of the inflatable protection, it packs nice and small. No problems with the fairing staying inflated.
@@NelsonsWings thanks for the feedback! I'm thinking about picking one up within the next year or so. It seems like it would be a good fit for me. It seems like a versatile pod that can do a lot of things fairly well! How is it for sizing? I am 5'10" (178) and 75 kg all up - I think the medium would fit best, but am curious on your thoughts.
It also has huge amounts of storage, 40 l in the rear compartment and about 10 l in the under seat compartment
@@AlpineDave7 You're going to be right at the threshold between the medium and the large. If possible go someplace where you can sit in the sizes to decide. Because it fits very tight, you might be a little cramped in the medium.
@@NelsonsWings Thanks!
Without wanting to criticize, please review your takeoff technique, otherwise it is only a matter of time before..... . For example, look at your hands at takeoff 5:59 and 8:10, where were the drivers or brakes going? Pay attention to your right hand. greetings.
@@todoxe I've been talking to two different instructors about improving my launch techniques.
One thing that I've been working on, is to try to separate the actions of letting go of the A's and the B's from turning to face forward. Over the years, I have developed a bad habit of doing both of those actions simultaneously. I'm trying to consciously remember to let go of the A's and the B's, then pause slightly while I use the brakes to do the final steadying of the wing. Only then after the wing still seems stable, turn to face forward. During that turn, I need to remember to lean back a little and keep my hands either up or in an ideal position, not pulling too much brake. After I'm turned to face forward, then I should try to torpedo as aggressively as possible. Obviously, if I'm being plucked I won't be able to torpedo. Typically, where I fly, it's very strong and a torpedo doesn't work nearly as well if you're already being lifted off your feet. For those conditions, it's important to just keep your hands up and keep the wing under control.