Speed-Flying Forum Forum: Speed-Flying - Recent Posts http://forum.speed-flying.com/ Speed-Flying Forum Forum: Speed-Flying - Recent Posts en Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:48:44 +0000 Anonymous on "New to the forum" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/new-to-the-forum#post-1831 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:12:36 +0000 Anonymous 1831@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Hey jake, I am new to speedflying did you have any luck finding some places or people to fly with in AZ? please get back to me by phone 480 216 7789 or email maxsongia@gmail.com

Niklasp on "Dorfgastein/Gastein week 7" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/dorfgasteingastein-week-7#post-1826 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:45:14 +0000 Niklasp 1826@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Im in Dorfgastein from 11-18 Feb. Week 7.

Any info/tips on flying in the area is much appreciated.

Perhaps even some new friends up for some flying?

Niklas
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=712946828
+45 29259976
Speedfly.dk

ski n sky on "HQ Speedriding Images needed" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/hq-speedriding-images-needed#post-1818 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:22:49 +0000 ski n sky 1818@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

hi. have some pics in 4-8Mp. kontakt me via email. tomsiebeneins@hotmail.de if you´re interested cheers tom

kitesurfa on "HQ Speedriding Images needed" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/hq-speedriding-images-needed#post-1817 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:39:25 +0000 kitesurfa 1817@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Can anyone help with this request ?
We have been contacted by Popular Mechanics magazine in Russia who are writing an article on Speedriding - they are after a few HQ photos (something around 5 - 10Mpix) to publish in the magazine

Please post or message link to full size photos or contact us via Speed-Flying.com
ASAP if you can help... <img src="http://forum.speed-flying.com/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" />

mt7wildcard on "Insurance for speed riding and Canada spots?" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/insurance-for-speed-riding-and-canada-spots#post-1815 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:48:04 +0000 mt7wildcard 1815@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Hello,

Only Revelstoke and Panorama allow paragliding but that requires membership in the national association. Speed riding isn't allowed.....officially.

Send me an email at scottwatwood(at)persona.ca if you plan on going to Revelstoke this weekend. I will be there.

Scott

Hamish on "Insurance for speed riding and Canada spots?" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/insurance-for-speed-riding-and-canada-spots#post-1813 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:15:00 +0000 Hamish 1813@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

I am a new owner of a Gin Nano (11m). I am a paragliding club pilot in the UK and have done a 3 day speed riding course in La Clusaz (but not specific speed riding qualification).

I am this weekend off to British Columbia for a two week si trip (taking the Nano) and would like to know if anyone has been able to find UK based insurance for speed riding?

Also any recommendations on areas to speedriding in/around kicking horse, revelstoke, red mountain, fernie (we are doing a road trip in an RV).

Anonymous on "Speed-flying on Wikipedia" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/speed-flying-on-wikipedia#post-1805 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:40:46 +0000 Anonymous 1805@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

I would name it speedflying without space inbetween.

Good work! - nitramf

Anonymous on "Speed-flying on Wikipedia" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/speed-flying-on-wikipedia#post-1800 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:36:45 +0000 Anonymous 1800@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

How about a poll for speedflying, speed-flying or speed flying, i like the first option more.

Tom B.

kitesurfa on "Speed-flying on Wikipedia" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/speed-flying-on-wikipedia#post-1798 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:32:41 +0000 kitesurfa 1798@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

A new webpage added to wikipedia for the sport of Speed-Flying.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_flying

(link also added to our WWW links page)

Anonymous on "Speedriding in Chamonix" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/speedriding-in-chamonix#post-1797 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:41:16 +0000 Anonymous 1797@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

In Chamonix there's a few places where you can go speedflying (I know you're asking about speedriding but I hope my comment on speedflying would be helpful too). I did my first flights from Brevent this winter by myself, the landing field is just next to the car park down by the Planpraz lift station and is pretty big. Another option is Grand Montets with a landing by the road (details can be found here: http://www.chamonix.com/pdf/vol_libre_en.pdf). If the wind up at 3800m (Aiguille du Midi) allows and you feel brave you could try to fly off the north face into the valley, although I highly recommend a guide or a fellow pilot who knows the area for this, there's not much room for error up there. See speedriding/flying videos with the names that I've mentioned online to get an idea what it's like.
But before you even seriously consider flying in France make sure you have an appropriate 3rd party insurance (the only legal requirement). And read the Vol Libre booklet, I can't stress enough how helpful it is.
Fly safe, have fun <img src="http://forum.speed-flying.com/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" />
P.S. You can also find a some info about speed-riding/flying in Chamonix on pgforum.

Anonymous on "Can You PPG your speed wing ?" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/can-you-ppg-your-speed-wing#post-1796 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:42:45 +0000 Anonymous 1796@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Independence Draco 16m
http://www.facebook.com/ferreralbertos?ref=tn_tnmn#!/photo.php?v=217139528370862&set=vb.100002244501603&type=2&theater

Reed on "Speedriding in Chamonix" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/speedriding-in-chamonix#post-1795 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:10:55 +0000 Reed 1795@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

I am going to out in the Alps in both Morzine and Chamonix from the 28th to the 9th of Feb. I have my own equipment, but only about 20 flights under my belt in the western US and none in France.

I am looking for anyone that might be on the area to go out with, who has more experience than I do.

300 Euro a day is pretty steep for a guide, so I am looking for another option.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Reed

J bird on "Updates about my documentary!" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/updates-about-my-documentary#post-1790 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:56:40 +0000 J bird 1790@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

I made some updates on my blog about the documentary I am creating. It is about my speed flying crash and my recovery. There is also a small edit I made from the hand cycle ride I did over the anniversary of my accident and some white water rafting in Montana. Here is the link to my blog.
http://joesstone.blogspot.com/

Anonymous on "Where are all the Speedflyers?" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/where-are-all-the-speedflyers#post-1786 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:44:06 +0000 Anonymous 1786@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

>>Cause were not paragliders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>Somebody thinks you are.
>CometClones dot com

For a balanced viewpoint on the cometclones hate site, check cometcrones dot com

Crone

danimal81 on "Speed Flying France in February" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/speed-flying-france-in-february#post-1774 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:28:28 +0000 danimal81 1774@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

I will be visiting friends in Briancon for three weeks at the end of February and am looking for information regarding the speed flying in the area. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

Dan Hoffman

McNaughton on "Les Diablerets speed flying" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/les-diablerets-speed-flying#post-1766 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:20:17 +0000 McNaughton 1766@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Hi there

Two of us will be based in Monthey 11th till 18th February. We haven't flown in the area yet. We assume Verbier or Les Diablerets will be the best flying. If anyone could help us, or if there are any locals in the area who can help please contact me.

alexismcnaughton@gmail.com

Alexis

J bird on "News Story About My Speed Flying Crash" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/news-story-about-my-speed-flying-crash#post-1765 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:42:39 +0000 J bird 1765@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

WCCO news interviewed me a while back about my speed flying crash and recovery. They just aired it and I think they did a pretty good job covering what happened and what I have been up to. I put the link on my blog if you would like to check it out.

http://joesstone.blogspot.com/

Anonymous on "Chamonix 31 Dec - 07 Jan" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/chamonix-31-dec-07-jan#post-1747 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:45:22 +0000 Anonymous 1747@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Hi Alex, Hi Brenan

i'll be in chamonix 2-4 Jan.
I'll bring my 2 wings, an 11 and a 9, so brenan i might have one for you.
I did some runs there last year, awesome terrain and way more to explore.... Brenan, you know the terrains in le tour and grands montets? I only did aguille and brevent....
tuesday it looks like good weather conditions.
you can reach me
speeduptheride@deton8.de

Seb

ram_air_man on "Can You PPG your speed wing ?" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/can-you-ppg-your-speed-wing#post-1746 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:40:23 +0000 ram_air_man 1746@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Two that I have flown:

16m Dudek Zakospeed:
http://youtu.be/6K7b7O0EQuU

19m Niviuk Zion:
http://youtu.be/vJ-QhbJC4Dk

kitesurfa on "Can You PPG your speed wing ?" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/can-you-ppg-your-speed-wing#post-1745 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:23:38 +0000 kitesurfa 1745@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

16m Ozone FireFly - http://www.vimeo.com/34292262

kitesurfa on "Updated Website!" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/updated-website#post-1744 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:29:35 +0000 kitesurfa 1744@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Liking the website update... <img src="http://forum.speed-flying.com/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" />

The Ranch looks real cool and what a back yard <img src="http://forum.speed-flying.com/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" />

Flystyle on "Updated Website!" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/updated-website#post-1740 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:41:56 +0000 Flystyle 1740@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

PS, we have some recent openings for a Speedflying Course we are putting on from Jan. 4th-15th. All levels of experience (or inexperience) welcome, accommodations at the Flystyle Ranch included with course purchase. See website for Level 1, 2 and 3 course details. Buy it online, call or email with questions.

Flystyle on "Updated Website!" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/updated-website#post-1739 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:14:26 +0000 Flystyle 1739@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Hi friends!
Just wanted to let you know we have an updated website and will be adding and improving stuff to the new site constantly. First on the agenda is adding product, you will see a wide variety of awesome new products including some new Flystyle branded gear over the next week. Please feel free to email us and offer any feedback or constructive criticism on the new site. Our goal is to offer the best online store but really focus on the lifestyle of our sports.

Cheers and Happy Holidays!!!
Justin and Daniel

DaveTurner on "New speed flying vids from the Sierra, come join in the fun!" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/new-speed-flying-vids-from-the-sierra-come-join-in-the-fun#post-1734 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:42:30 +0000 DaveTurner 1734@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

The new Spitfire that I got is an 11meter, a lot faster than the XT (!), and the glide is not all that much less than the XT. I weigh 90kgs with no gear on, so it is kind of hard to tell- I am hauling ****!

-D

kitesurfa on "New speed flying vids from the Sierra, come join in the fun!" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/new-speed-flying-vids-from-the-sierra-come-join-in-the-fun#post-1733 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:22:27 +0000 kitesurfa 1733@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

<img src="http://forum.speed-flying.com/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" /> ...
15m Spitfire ?
and how does it compare to your 16 XT for glide ratio ?

DaveTurner on "New speed flying vids from the Sierra, come join in the fun!" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/new-speed-flying-vids-from-the-sierra-come-join-in-the-fun#post-1731 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:19:31 +0000 DaveTurner 1731@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

The new Spitfire is tons of fun!-

http://vimeo.com/34084081

-Dave T

Anonymous on "Steamboat area lessons" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/steamboat-area-lessons#post-1729 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:09:48 +0000 Anonymous 1729@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Go by the T-Bar restaurant, it's slopeside next to the resort. The owner used to speedfly, I don't know if he still does. He Got a bad injury breaking both legs a few years ago, he might still fly and if not he might be able to help you find some pilots. Otherwise check out the Colorado Speedflyers facebook page.

Anonymous on "Chamonix 31 Dec - 07 Jan" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/chamonix-31-dec-07-jan#post-1728 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:26:06 +0000 Anonymous 1728@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Hey Alexey,

I'm going to be in Chamonix during that time but I don't have my gear with me. Lots of experience though, hopefully I will be able to track down a wing. You can reach me at brenan.isabelle@gmail.com if you want to hang out.

Cheers,
Brenan

Swoopn on "spedflying" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/spedflying#post-1726 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:24:43 +0000 Swoopn 1726@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Whistler/Blackcomb does not permit speedflying. However, there are several out of bounds launch points if you have AT gear and don't mind a 30min hike/skin that can be easily accessed from the resort. drop me a line if you want more info

gchopiuk at gmail dot com

Greg

LesBauman on "spedflying" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/spedflying#post-1725 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:14:37 +0000 LesBauman 1725@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

I am going to Whistler/Blackcomb in Feb. Does anyone know if it is possible to speed fly there and if so any details. Thanks