Kite Strings

Tad Eareckson wrote:
And always nice to see the suspension tensioned before it needs to be.

That IS my best life insurance.

This video was my initial inspiration for that launch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PNaTI4ZS0g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PNaTI4ZS0g Not sure, but seems like these Swiss pilots plunge deeper before picking up speed. When first determined to do it, it was my easiest launch ever. Just had to o...

I know you like videos of how to launch a hang glider, and also how NOT to. Here is a video, but I'm not sure in which category you'll put it ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIQXdgf6m28 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIQXdgf6m28 Edit 04.01.2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01ofoSkJi24 Edit 23.0...

Thanks. I'm always glad when I see people care for, and protect the various creatures that we share this fragile planet with

Really, really sad Tad.
I was hoping (still am) for better news.

It's always a dilemma with birds. Should we always keep them safe in their cage? Wich isn't optimal for either bird or owner.
Or give them some of their freedom back, and risking their lives? Not an easy answer to that one.

'Cause maneuvers that require proficiency, skill, judgment close to the surface, obstacles, obstructions down low where you have a great perspective of depth, speed, motion and where Mother Nature is keeping score are cool, right? On the spot. I could (ahem) not have written it better myself ;) In ...

First of all, many thanks Tad, for your kind words about my previous video. Really appreciated it. Jonathan, very interesting video. Your blade wing with the drag chute performed just like my brick wing with the bar pulled in. Taking the liberty to post another short landing video. "Somewhat re...

Good thread. Maybe not revelant, but at least not a long final glide ;) http://vimeo.com/226578935 APPROACH and LANDING TheFjordflier - 2017/07/22 19:47 UTC dead Stills: http://www.kitestrings.org/post11651.html#p11651 058-14508-B http://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48425525387_58dd6a2439_o.png https...

And.....?
I'm getting too worried here.

It's not a skill. Muscle memory is nice but nobody who lacks the fear of separating has any business foot launching. As a student on the first training hill I recall I was never afraid of launching un-hooked. There would be no consequences if I did anyway. Much later, specially on cliff launches I ...