YES!!!!this is my next sport,,i am 46 and live for motorcycles BUT my body is finished because i have smashed it to bits too many times ,BUT i need the escape from all the crap and this looks awesome !!! ACE vid mate , i am in the uk so i dont know if we have many schools to learn .but i will find one !! ACE!!
@truthhunter46 Don't think that this is in anyway a safer alternative to bikes. This sport will smash you into a thousand piece and go about it's day. Make sure you know what you're getting into.
The wind was not 25 at the base of the hill, but was ROCKING on the top. Also for a 14M wing to ridge soar with a 175lbs pilot plus gear, how much wind do you think is needed? The Skim is an easy wing to kite in strong winds. Try one, or any speed wing and you'll understand the video with more clarity.
Your right, it's probably NOT 25, but 26+, if you knew the site, you would know if the paragliders are not up, and you see a hang glider, it's blown out. The hang glider is one of Utah's best flying a fast wing, and the speed flier pilot is also one of Utah's best. You can CLEARLY see when the speed wing lands on top of the bench, he had to grab lots of "A"riser to be able to make it out front again with the SMALL wing. Hopefully this will help you in your logic process, it needs POLISH :)
Yall rock with some speed flying man .Ill have to stick to my motor flying but if they had such a thing when i was younger man that is the way to go to the xxxxtreme.
this summer I am going to utah, salt lake city, do you know a shop where I could get one of these? and do you need a special license to fly it or is a lesson enough?
Hi i am really glad for skydiving and Basejump and all sorts of things with an parachute it just that i am only 14 and i just cant wait to get in the air
Dude, You f*cking ROCK!!! That is sooooo cool. I want one. I've been flying "normal" paragliders for 13 years and have literally worn out 4 gliders, including 3 comp gliders. I f*cking hate it when my ridge gets blown out. I think this is a natural progression. I've read many of your posts on the forum and I take my hat off to you for being civil to all the nay-sayers. You have more patience than I have. I'd really dig flying with you, man. Cheers,
I should be flying again in a couple of months, I broke both legs and my back flying a full sized glider many months ago, but this week I'm finally walking for the first time without aids. :)
We will see more progression in the smaller wings in the short term. I think I see an IBEX19 in my future as well. I sold my SKIM15, it was just a bit too small for my needs.
Tks for the nice post, it lifted my spirits, and I can't wait to fly again.
The wing is made by Bio Air in France, 0eden0 from above is an importer for parts of Europe, and here is a link to the US importer:discoverparagliding(dot)com
I'm selling mine for $900 if your looking for one. The nano is really used for skiing, but have seen many skilled pilots foot launching the nano and having a blast. With this skim, ridge soaring would come at much less wind speed, but could still soar when the wind is strong enough for the nano's to be ridge soaring.
thats a grate idea! Grate for fast decents if the wind picks up to much but with more control than letting go of a brake to adjust the system by hand. I like it.
The Skim15 really opens up the flying window for paragliders. I've kited in 30mph winds with ease, and have yet to try the command system. I'm going to get another one sized 18-20m with the command system linked to a speed bar, it should be a hoot to ridge soar in 18-35mph winds, and be very easy to launch at high altitudes with nil wind while packing along your gear. It's currently being designed, I can't wait.
thats why never buy one a lawyer knocked out his teeth falling face first 15 feet
narcovice 7 months ago
YES!!!!this is my next sport,,i am 46 and live for motorcycles BUT my body is finished because i have smashed it to bits too many times ,BUT i need the escape from all the crap and this looks awesome !!! ACE vid mate , i am in the uk so i dont know if we have many schools to learn .but i will find one !! ACE!!
truthhunter46 10 months ago
@truthhunter46 Don't think that this is in anyway a safer alternative to bikes. This sport will smash you into a thousand piece and go about it's day. Make sure you know what you're getting into.
dropoutdave 8 months ago
@dropoutdave so do you know best place to learn ,,in uk.thanks..
truthhunter46 8 months ago
The wind was not 25 at the base of the hill, but was ROCKING on the top. Also for a 14M wing to ridge soar with a 175lbs pilot plus gear, how much wind do you think is needed? The Skim is an easy wing to kite in strong winds. Try one, or any speed wing and you'll understand the video with more clarity.
bradl45 1 year ago
Your right, it's probably NOT 25, but 26+, if you knew the site, you would know if the paragliders are not up, and you see a hang glider, it's blown out. The hang glider is one of Utah's best flying a fast wing, and the speed flier pilot is also one of Utah's best. You can CLEARLY see when the speed wing lands on top of the bench, he had to grab lots of "A"riser to be able to make it out front again with the SMALL wing. Hopefully this will help you in your logic process, it needs POLISH :)
bradl45 1 year ago
Yall rock with some speed flying man .Ill have to stick to my motor flying but if they had such a thing when i was younger man that is the way to go to the xxxxtreme.
mrmonstercat1 1 year ago
as long as you stay along that ridge line you can soar for hours
me2me23 1 year ago
I knew that hill as soon as I seen it...flew it about 10 years ago.
paramandans 2 years ago
dude if this was his 1st time,,,fuck nos what he will be like when he gets good at it then
BANGERS68 2 years ago
First time on a Skim15, the pilot is one of the most skilled pilots in Salt Lake, Steve from Cloud 9, he fly's everything VERY well.
MarerickChick 2 years ago
Not the first time flying, first time with that glider. That glider isnt for beginners.
GWfreakj 2 years ago
nice!
itokisya 3 years ago
Awesome video
existentialosity77 3 years ago
Vice video man.
hardmanmark69 3 years ago
WOW. I have just completed 4 days. Therefore, I will give this a miss thanks. Maybe one day.
iftyshifty 3 years ago
Can u lift and lower your wing without using using your legs, using only your brakes?
Thanks for posting?
geniennis 3 years ago
this summer I am going to utah, salt lake city, do you know a shop where I could get one of these? and do you need a special license to fly it or is a lesson enough?
mordoringer 3 years ago
Hi i am really glad for skydiving and Basejump and all sorts of things with an parachute it just that i am only 14 and i just cant wait to get in the air
tandmand 4 years ago
Hello, Im only 14 too and i fly with a paramotor so dont think it isnt possible :)
GWfreakj 3 years ago
Dude, You f*cking ROCK!!! That is sooooo cool. I want one. I've been flying "normal" paragliders for 13 years and have literally worn out 4 gliders, including 3 comp gliders. I f*cking hate it when my ridge gets blown out. I think this is a natural progression. I've read many of your posts on the forum and I take my hat off to you for being civil to all the nay-sayers. You have more patience than I have. I'd really dig flying with you, man. Cheers,
-Dave
daveleeeeee 4 years ago
I should be flying again in a couple of months, I broke both legs and my back flying a full sized glider many months ago, but this week I'm finally walking for the first time without aids. :)
We will see more progression in the smaller wings in the short term. I think I see an IBEX19 in my future as well. I sold my SKIM15, it was just a bit too small for my needs.
Tks for the nice post, it lifted my spirits, and I can't wait to fly again.
Brad
bradl45 4 years ago
Where do you get the Skim15? It looks less twitchy that the Nano.
BenQueensland 4 years ago
The wing is made by Bio Air in France, 0eden0 from above is an importer for parts of Europe, and here is a link to the US importer:discoverparagliding(dot)com
I'm selling mine for $900 if your looking for one. The nano is really used for skiing, but have seen many skilled pilots foot launching the nano and having a blast. With this skim, ridge soaring would come at much less wind speed, but could still soar when the wind is strong enough for the nano's to be ridge soaring.
bradl45 4 years ago
incubus is the band
leefitzgerald91 4 years ago
Nice video. Does any one happen to know this band and song playing? Would greatly appreciate a reply.
Thanks,
Bam
bambamdrummer 4 years ago
"command system linked to a speed bar"
thats a grate idea! Grate for fast decents if the wind picks up to much but with more control than letting go of a brake to adjust the system by hand. I like it.
0eden0 4 years ago
Nice vid Brad, i flew the skim 15 in about 20 pmh winds and it was grate fun!!! Its a cracking wing!
0eden0 4 years ago
The Skim15 really opens up the flying window for paragliders. I've kited in 30mph winds with ease, and have yet to try the command system. I'm going to get another one sized 18-20m with the command system linked to a speed bar, it should be a hoot to ridge soar in 18-35mph winds, and be very easy to launch at high altitudes with nil wind while packing along your gear. It's currently being designed, I can't wait.
Brad
bradl45 4 years ago