Author: Lars M FalkenströmLocation: Stockholm, SwedenSubject: Re: Weird takeoff technique: Samurai takeoffPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 16:22 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 1 Nothing new under the sun. Did that a lot back in the days and you have better eye contact with the glider in weak conditions and tight launch. But on nice astro turf Id rather do standard launch with glider nicely laid out and all As in each hand, then take a few steps back and run like[…]
Author: JudithM :: *Topic StarterLocation: Catalunya (ES)Subject: Re: X-Pyr 2026Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 16:10 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 7 elsereno wrote: I have one tiny wish: please make updates/news available in time outside of the "Meta universe". I do not use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram and do not plan on using it and it made last years' X Alps absolutely horrible to follow (apart from the bloated/slow live tracking, but the X Pyr always had a smooth live tracking,[…]
Author: skynomad :: *Topic StarterLocation: BulgariaSubject: right handed should thermal to the left?Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 15:38 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 0 Poll: If you're right handed do you prefer to thermal to: • left • no preference • right Since the beginning of paragliding cross country flying pilots where mocking those who thermal to[…]
Author: Dannie :: *Topic StarterSubject: Re: Samoen France top to bottomPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 15:10 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 2 Amazing. Thank you for that info. Really appreciate it [ goto post ]
Author: elserenoSubject: Re: X-Pyr 2026Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 13:57 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 7 Really looking forward to this year's edition! Really high caliber athlete selection!
I have one tiny wish: please make updates/news available in time outside of the "Meta universe". I do not use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram and do not plan on using it and it made last years' X Alps absolutely horrible to follow (apart from the bloated/slow live tracking, but the X Pyr always[…]
Author: mdiegg :: *Topic StarterSubject: Weird takeoff technique: Samurai takeoffPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 13:27 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 1 I wanna share with the comunity a takeoff technique I saw in Organya a few years ago. I think it's usefull in 0 wind or with a little backwind conditions with high aspect ratio gliders. Whats your opinion about it? https://youtube.com/shorts/a2plCW5A8u0?si=y3sgcFggOk3C_UKD [ goto post ]
Author: raddeonLocation: PolandSubject: Re: OZONE Submarine - PackagingPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 13:25 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 278 reny_filho wrote: I am unsure whether the harness can be folded in half without causing any damage. There are 2 ~80cm plastic reinforcements which should not be bend. Otherwise they will loose shape & finally break (like mine after 2 years). You can replace them on your own or by from ozone. [ goto post ]