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Re: Development via trade-offs? :: General Discussion -- Josh Cohn<
9 Feb 2026 | 8:37 pm
Author: Josh CohnLocation: El Cerrito, CA USASubject: Re: Development via trade-offs?Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 19:37 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 3 I think the forum has gotten less interesting because a lot of online discussion has moved on to FB and then to telegram and whatsapp groups.
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Re: competitions are too popular :: Events & Comps -- Josh Cohn<
9 Feb 2026 | 8:31 pm
Author: Josh CohnLocation: El Cerrito, CA USASubject: Re: competitions are too popularPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 19:31 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 1 You've identified one of the most popular comps, held at a very consistent site.
The supply tends to more or less follow the demand, though some seasons it can be out of step.
Organizers need their event to fill 1/2 to 3/4 to break even, so it's a problem for them if the supply get too big.
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Re: Gin Bandit 2 :: Beginner, Intermediate and Sport wings -- miqz<
9 Feb 2026 | 7:44 pm
Author: miqzSubject: Re: TestsPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 18:44 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 10 zen wrote: GIN Bandit 2 In the year 2000, GIN introduced the first Bandit. It was a DHV 2 at the time. I still remember the glider's agility compared to others in the same class. In 2026, after 26 years, GIN released the Bandit 2 with a completely different concept. The Bandit 2 is a mid-B-class glider with light construction, designed for a larger group of[…]
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Re: Skywalk Range Xalps 3 :: Harnesses -- miqz<
9 Feb 2026 | 7:36 pm
Author: miqzSubject: Re: Skywalk Range Xalps 3Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 18:36 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 396 tomcourse wrote: Hi there ! Have you ever tried putting a Niviuk Octagon 2 reserve in the harness? What size would you choose if you were 1.81 m tall and weighed 74 kg? M harness size. I would suggest a lighter reserve, like Gin Yeti UL, Companion SQR Light or Skywalk Tapa Xalps. [ goto post ]
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Re: Skywalk Range Xalps 3 :: Harnesses -- tomcourse<
9 Feb 2026 | 7:24 pm
Author: tomcourseSubject: Re: Skywalk Range Xalps 3Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 18:24 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 396 Hi there ! Have you ever tried putting a Niviuk Octagon 2 size 100kg reserve in the harness? What size would you choose if you were 1.81 m tall and weighed 74 kg? [ goto post ]
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Re: Development via trade-offs? :: General Discussion -- Airmonk<
9 Feb 2026 | 7:03 pm
Author: AirmonkSubject: Re: Development via trade-offs?Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 18:03 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 3 petr.kozisek wrote: I fly for the 13th year and I have seen: Intruduction of high EN-Bs and starting great XC on them. Introduction of CCC and amazing performance vs. safety ratio on some of them Introduction of amazing EN-Ds with similar performance of CCC with much higher safety and comfort. Two-liners in EN-C, achievable level of great performance for most pilots Submarine type harnesses[…]
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Re: [Poll] right handed should thermal to the left? :: General Discussion -- Airmonk<
9 Feb 2026 | 6:21 pm
Author: AirmonkSubject: Re: [Poll] right handed should thermal to the left?Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 17:21 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 7 AndrewCraig wrote: Grecian wrote: and I dive much better to my left as a goalkeeper You've just given away your secret to every striker who also flies a paraglider! No more world cup for Leeds! [ goto post ]
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To sky.gr από το 2000 είναι το μεγαλύτερο ελληνικό site με θέμα το αλεξίπτωτο πλαγιάς (paragliding, parapente). Λειτουργεί σε συνεργασία με την Ελληνική Αεραθλητική Ομοσπονδία και απευθύνεται αποκλειστικά σε πιλότους. Είναι καθαρά μη κερδοσκοπικό και βασίζεται στην εθελοντική συμβολή των διαχειριστών του.
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