Speed-Flying Forum Forum: Speed-Flying - Recent Topics http://forum.speed-flying.com/ Speed-Flying Forum Forum: Speed-Flying - Recent Topics en Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:48:13 +0000 Anonymous on "New to the forum" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/new-to-the-forum#post-2 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:41:58 +0000 Anonymous 2@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Submitted by base871 on Mon, 2009-11-23 00:33

Hello, im new to speed flying in arizona. I just ordered my first wing, a nano 14m (09 model). Looking to get as much info as I can from you guys. I dont have any paragliding exp. but I do have a few hundred base jumps and 500 skydives. Ive been interested in speedflying for some time now. Is there any one in arizona on here? Im going to the ground launch center in Feb. for some training. Any advice for a noob would be great! Jake

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

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" />

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).

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)

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

kitesurfa on "Can You PPG your speed wing ?" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/can-you-ppg-your-speed-wing#post-630 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:05:39 +0000 kitesurfa 630@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

16m Ozone XT - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujgGQ2nemfk

15m Gin Bobcat - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0KnYo9cJ0c

15m Bio-Air Skim - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSOEZZZIXZk

If you know of other speed gliders good for motorised flight post a few details or video link <img src="http://forum.speed-flying.com/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" />

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/

gustav718 on "Where are all the Speedflyers?" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/where-are-all-the-speedflyers#post-841 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:16:15 +0000 gustav718 841@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

I Just moved to the South bay area in California and I am looking for some local Speedflyers to go fly the bay area skys. I fly an ITV Bip Bip 16m and I have been flying with the Flystyle team up in Portland, OR for the past year and a half. Look forward to hearing from some local flyers!!!!

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/

galda on "Chamonix 31 Dec - 07 Jan" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/chamonix-31-dec-07-jan#post-1666 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:02:55 +0000 galda 1666@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Hi,
I was just wondering if anybody is up for some speed-flying in the Chamonix area around that time (31 December -- 07 January). So far it's just me and my XT16 (I'm a beginner).
Cheers,
Alexey

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-1711 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:38:48 +0000 DaveTurner 1711@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

The sport is catching on here. People are calling, some are showing up. Nylon in the wind, Crazies at the controls, and smiles all around.

The Sierra has been known for skiing, climbing, backpacking, and all that great stuff. But now there is a new wave of pilots coming here. Not many, by any means. But every month one more pilot contacts me and comes out. Soon there will be many....

But until then- I am going to just keep bagging the first descents of most launches until you get your **** out here and join in!

The two most recent videos-

http://vimeo.com/33598789

http://vimeo.com/33401321

The rest of my videos can be found here- http://vimeo.com/user5961980/videos

--Dave Turner
elcapbum(at)yahoo.com

ryanroberts1983 on "Steamboat area lessons" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/steamboat-area-lessons#post-1698 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:44:49 +0000 ryanroberts1983 1698@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Been kiteboarding about 7 years and looking to get into speed flying. Some friends in Norway got me dialed in with a Niviuk Skate 10 and Roamer harness so I am set to go with gear. Just need an intro to the right crowd. email me sales at kitehero dot com if you know someone who can help! We will be in steamboat area around 5th of Jan to snowboard and ski for a bit.

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

kitesurfa on "Speedflying in Just Cause 2" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/speedflying-in-just-cause-2#post-1708 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:32:39 +0000 kitesurfa 1708@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Speedflying in Just Cause 2 video game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyCGctwbp8U

airborne5558 on "Anyone from Scotland?" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/anyone-from-scotland#post-1695 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:34:55 +0000 airborne5558 1695@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Im new to the sport and wondering if there's any fellow flyers near the glasgow area?

Ram-AIR on "Squamish, BC" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/squamish-bc#post-1687 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:34:48 +0000 Ram-AIR 1687@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Hi,
I will be moving to Squamish BC in January, Hopping to get lots of use out of my bullet 12m so I am wondering if there are many speed flying spots and how to get to them? Any info on speedflying Squamish, Alta, whistler and surrounding area would be awsome! And I'm hoping to find some flyin buddies in the area!
Cheers!
Kyle

Robban on "Hi Folks!" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/hi-folks#post-1674 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:43:59 +0000 Robban 1674@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

-Some Norwegian speedflyers out there?

frode_thulien on "Ozone speed wings product range" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/ozone-speedflyingrider-product-range#post-1604 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:49:14 +0000 frode_thulien 1604@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

I was under the understanding that Ozone had a 3 model range of speed winds (according to their website); The Bullet 09, the Bullet GT and the XT16. But now when I've received my XT16 I can see Ozone is referring to it as Bullet 09 16. Maybe it's just a technicality - but could someone that have some insight shed some light on this question?

Thank you guys!

kitesurfa on "Weather for 2012 ?" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/weather-for-2012#post-1677 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:54:57 +0000 kitesurfa 1677@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

2011 has seen Europe affected by the warmest and driest autumn in the Alps for 147 years.

The French resort of Val d'Isere was forced to abandon the World Cup Downhill skiing, due to take place on 10th and 11th December 2011

Will it be a winter season of Speed-Flying or Speed-Riding
Who has snow... Who still has green grass...???

Paula Silva on "Best way to start" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/best-way-to-start#post-1650 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:46:19 +0000 Paula Silva 1650@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Hi, i'm a skydiver with +4.500 jumps, i jumps a XF 15 85sqft,60 kg, my questions is whats the best canopy to start and best place, do you guys recommend a course!?
graciassss:-)

athayne on "Best beginner wing?" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/best-beginner-wing#post-1596 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:58:03 +0000 athayne 1596@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

I have logged over 80 skydives. I am a pilot with an instrument rating, multiple engine add on, with my complex and high performance endorsements. So flying is exactly new to me but want to approach learning to speed fly in the right way. I think I would like to soar more than just flying fast and landing. I have been looking at an ozone xt. Anyway.... Just need good, practical advice on the best way to introduce myself to the sport. I really want a paragliding cert but seems to be a lot more expensive to really start flying. Would love to hear all the advice I can!
Thank you!!

SkiFlyer on "Cross Compatible Harness?" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/cross-compatible-harness#post-1641 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:53:59 +0000 SkiFlyer 1641@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

So this question has been going around my (small) group of local flyers.

Is there a harness that is compatible, and mainly used for speed flying, yet is comfortable enough for longer paragliding flights?

From what we semi-concluded, it seems like Ozone might make the best harness to meander between the two. I do realize that the two harnesses are different, and different for a reason, but because I am new to the sport, and have a limited knowledge base here, it seems like a deceit idea to get some more heads in on this topic.

Keep it easy,
Fly Safe!

locus17 on "4 sale,16m2 Pil Pit speedwing & iTV pil pit harness, as new perfect for learning" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/4-sale16m2-pil-pit-speedwing-itv-pil-pit-harness-as-new-perfect-for-learning#post-1609 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:05:59 +0000 locus17 1609@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

I have an ITV Pil Pit 16m2 speedwing for sale, and a Pil Pit harness designed specifically for speed flying. It is Lightweight, the harness is reversible, and converts from a rucksack to a flying harness in seconds. Comes complete with two Supair Carabinas, just connect your wing and fly!

The condition of the wing and harness is as new, I have flown both only 5 times and it has been perfect for learning. I am downsizing.
Asking price is 780 pounds for the kit, but willing to sell separately if necessary.

Please contact me on (UK) +447908 44 6957 or email lisa.carnie@gmail.com if you wish to know any more about the wing or harness!
Lisa

frode_thulien on "Reserve" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/reserve#post-1610 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:36:23 +0000 frode_thulien 1610@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Just got the XT16 from Ozone. Does enyone have recommendations/suggestions for a light weight front mounted reserve? I have the Gin Speedrider harness that has rescue attachement points on the shoulder straps.

Any input would be highly appreciated. Thanks:)

tcflyr04 on "New to Sport" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/new-to-sport#post-1583 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:51:37 +0000 tcflyr04 1583@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

Hey there everyone. I am 6'3" and about 250lbs. I'm wondering what what size wing I should get. I'm planning on using it with ski's and my mountaineering pack. If you could let me know what I should be looking for that would be great, thanks.

kitesurfa on "90percent magazine article" http://forum.speed-flying.com/topic/90percent-magazine-article#post-1581 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:57:22 +0000 kitesurfa 1581@http://forum.speed-flying.com/

90percent WebNews Nr 34 - May 2011
PARACADUTISMO ITALIA magazine

has a great article by Frank Coupatt about the 2011 Speed Riding Championship of France - Valfrejus

http://www.90percent.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=132%3Awebnews-nr-34-anno-2011&catid=34%3Awebnews-categoria&Itemid=60&lang=it