Thanks for the information. I didn't know this about the B lines killing the wing more safely. I've just bought a swing mirage 11.5 and it's my first speedwing. I will keep this in mind whilst practicing groundhandling first.
Awesome video guys! heaps of helpful stuff in there for people new to soaring speedwings, I'll refer people to these videos when they ask me about getting into speedwings from pg or skydiving. 🤙
Great video man! And best advice to any pilot in any circumstances!,, ‘there’s always another day’! Speed flying is a whole new way of flying compared to any other form of PG flight in regards to ridge soaring, coastal flight, overland, xc, ‘there’s always another day’! A young idiot closed down a local fly spot here in Aus (won’t disclaim the location due to his stupidity), but he was only PG3 rated and had about a years worth of flying experience and was on a wing far too small for his skill level in winds far too strong for most other pilots that day, but he thought he knew better and almost cost him his life! I started on a 16m2 wing and did EXACTLY what you advised, started off in lighter winds, worked my way up a few more knots at a time, and worked my way down to a smaller wing after time and experience allowed me too! Don’t be ‘that guy’ and risk both yours and others lives, and potentially have sites shut down just to get up that day, it’s not worth the risk especially with speed flying on smaller wings! Remember, ‘lift is sacrificed for speed’, so starting off doing some sleddies to begin with on smaller launch sites is a good start in light winds! Great vid 👍🏻
Don't forget to check your binners to make sure you are clipped in and they are fully closed. If you fly with a reserve then check that it is connected and the pins are fully seated. Also unless you have a quiver of wings and switch them around there is absolutely no reason to disconnect your wing from your harness, ever. It will virtually eliminate any possibility of line tangles, overs, knots, etc and make your setup process a lot faster.
Great video. Very informative. Flying above rocks takes years to learn. Please learn on a grassyfield. This guy is kind of advanced. With his anemomoter.
Very good video my friend. I lived on Maui. 6 Ulumau Place. Unfortunately in our sport the only thing you can't factor in is the common sense Factor LOL you got to have two or three different wings to fly in Hawaii. Thanks again for the video. Paia Maui Hawaii my apologies if I misspelled anyting.
@@8Livingthedream Mahalo brah PS we were flying off the crater at Haleakala in the 80s that's right the 80s I was on a first-name basis with law enforcement getting arrested once a week LOL what a difference 30 years can make LOL I'll be looking for more videos
Thanks, Guys: Go-Pro gasp-laden footage is great - but it's equally cool to see some solid, sane safety suggestions. Particularly valuable to those like me who may be considering a speed wing as a complement to their usual paraglider for those windier days. "Don't try this at home, kids" :-D
Thanks Ben! I learned to Paraglide on Maui. The spot on Poli Poli is a great beginner pg spot. I started skimming the ground there on a 20m. It's pretty shallow, so I wouldn't fly much less than that there. "The L" is a great thermal site for full sized wings. There is some potential spots there just north of Honolua Bay on the west side, but I don't think anyone has tried them. Oahu is much better unfortunately. I can connect you with some pg people if you want to fly big wings there. LMK.
Hey Josh! Sick video! I am moving to Hawaii this summer and planning on getting my P2 as my first step to gradually build up the skills to speedfly. As a reference for way down the road, I noticed you mentioned having foam back protection - what harness systems do you recommend that have the foam or airbag protection?
Chase Milhorn Hi Chase, Hawaii can be a great place to learn depending on which island you are on. Maui is a great place to get your p2. I use a poc soft foam spine protector and an airbag when I fly wings larger than 15m. My favorite harness is the Level Fusion harness and I do have the airbag option on it. I just take it off sometimes. Hope this helps and lmk if you have any other questions🤙
Great video dudes,but what if you throw the wing up and spin, and some gas from the organic bean taco you had for breakfast start's kicking in,do you think it would help propel you forward.
Great video, great effort!! Keep em coming 😀
This is one of the videos I watch over and over again.
" If you're gonna be dumb , at least be smart about it "
Thanks for the information. I didn't know this about the B lines killing the wing more safely. I've just bought a swing mirage 11.5 and it's my first speedwing. I will keep this in mind whilst practicing groundhandling first.
Awesome video guys! heaps of helpful stuff in there for people new to soaring speedwings, I'll refer people to these videos when they ask me about getting into speedwings from pg or skydiving. 🤙
Great video man! And best advice to any pilot in any circumstances!,, ‘there’s always another day’! Speed flying is a whole new way of flying compared to any other form of PG flight in regards to ridge soaring, coastal flight, overland, xc, ‘there’s always another day’!
A young idiot closed down a local fly spot here in Aus (won’t disclaim the location due to his stupidity), but he was only PG3 rated and had about a years worth of flying experience and was on a wing far too small for his skill level in winds far too strong for most other pilots that day, but he thought he knew better and almost cost him his life!
I started on a 16m2 wing and did EXACTLY what you advised, started off in lighter winds, worked my way up a few more knots at a time, and worked my way down to a smaller wing after time and experience allowed me too!
Don’t be ‘that guy’ and risk both yours and others lives, and potentially have sites shut down just to get up that day, it’s not worth the risk especially with speed flying on smaller wings!
Remember, ‘lift is sacrificed for speed’, so starting off doing some sleddies to begin with on smaller launch sites is a good start in light winds!
Great vid 👍🏻
Patrick Swayze thanks dude! Lmk if make it to Hawaii, we can go shred!
Great information!!! I didn't know to kill the glider with B's on a speed wing....I'm used to using D's on my full size
this is gold! cheers guys
Don't forget to check your binners to make sure you are clipped in and they are fully closed. If you fly with a reserve then check that it is connected and the pins are fully seated. Also unless you have a quiver of wings and switch them around there is absolutely no reason to disconnect your wing from your harness, ever. It will virtually eliminate any possibility of line tangles, overs, knots, etc and make your setup process a lot faster.
Very good video! Don't forget one important thing: always wear gloves in strong winds
Great video. Very informative. Flying above rocks takes years to learn. Please learn on a grassyfield. This guy is kind of advanced. With his anemomoter.
amenotemer is ocean-going terms
Very good video my friend. I lived on Maui. 6 Ulumau Place. Unfortunately in our sport the only thing you can't factor in is the common sense Factor LOL you got to have two or three different wings to fly in Hawaii. Thanks again for the video. Paia Maui Hawaii my apologies if I misspelled anyting.
Dwight Bernheimer Nice! I love Maui. Poli Poli is where I learned to PG from Dexter. Thx for the comment:)
@@8Livingthedream Mahalo brah PS we were flying off the crater at Haleakala in the 80s that's right the 80s I was on a first-name basis with law enforcement getting arrested once a week LOL what a difference 30 years can make LOL I'll be looking for more videos
Team pumpkin. Nice work, mate!
SonicStates Team Pumpkin for life!
Nice one! Thanks!
Thanks, Guys: Go-Pro gasp-laden footage is great - but it's equally cool to see some solid, sane safety suggestions. Particularly valuable to those like me who may be considering a speed wing as a complement to their usual paraglider for those windier days. "Don't try this at home, kids" :-D
LittleNoiseBoy glad you liked it! Let me know if you have any questions. Speedflying can be just as safe as paragliding, it’s just a little faster.
Very informative video, thanks!
Cheers Anton!
Good info!
Patrick Kessler. Good man.👌🏾
Thanks for the instruction! Can you shoot me a list of your protective gear you are using? (shin guards, spine protector)
Thom I use fox Mtn bike shin guards, POC spins protector. The foam one that hardens when you hit something. Good questions!
@@8Livingthedream Thanks!
Great Video! I'm headed to Maui in January and am wondering if you knew an speedflying spots there?
Thanks Ben! I learned to Paraglide on Maui. The spot on Poli Poli is a great beginner pg spot. I started skimming the ground there on a 20m. It's pretty shallow, so I wouldn't fly much less than that there. "The L" is a great thermal site for full sized wings. There is some potential spots there just north of Honolua Bay on the west side, but I don't think anyone has tried them. Oahu is much better unfortunately. I can connect you with some pg people if you want to fly big wings there. LMK.
awesome!
Good info! I would add to wear gloves at all times. Kevlar lines leave nasty burns....
Good call! I always wear gloves kiting, but forgot to mention it here.
Nice video! I’d definitely recommend AGAINST putting your toggles on your wrists though
PeteMiller thank you. Why against toggles on wrists?
@@8Livingthedream - It's a paraglider thing, prohibits you from reaching your reserve handle.
Hey Josh! Sick video! I am moving to Hawaii this summer and planning on getting my P2 as my first step to gradually build up the skills to speedfly. As a reference for way down the road, I noticed you mentioned having foam back protection - what harness systems do you recommend that have the foam or airbag protection?
Chase Milhorn Hi Chase, Hawaii can be a great place to learn depending on which island you are on. Maui is a great place to get your p2. I use a poc soft foam spine protector and an airbag when I fly wings larger than 15m. My favorite harness is the Level Fusion harness and I do have the airbag option on it. I just take it off sometimes. Hope this helps and lmk if you have any other questions🤙
Awww yea Josh!!
Want to fly in high winds, learn to Hang Glide/Sailplane ....................... simples.
Turbulence increases "exponentially" with wind speed.
you must be fun at parties... and actually turbulence increases quadratically with windspeed.
nice!!
Rick Neves Thanks!
Great video dudes,but what if you throw the wing up and spin, and some gas from the organic bean taco you had for breakfast start's kicking in,do you think it would help propel you forward.
James Rivas that would probably help, haha
What does that even mean?
Nice Video, but he shows just a normal Reverse-Start. A true Cobra-Start looks totally differnt.
Stefan Durdulov Thanks! yea, I put that in the caption;)
I live in an anemometer.
Brandon!
"The bad decisions we make ... safely"
Lol