The Ups and Downs of learning to Paraglide

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Uploaded by on Jan 1, 2007

It can happen to any of us! Funny footage of Paragliding Training at Big Colin, Ballyclare.

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  • Hi, weight shouldn't be a problem as long as you are fit enough to undertake the training. If you are fit enough then there should be a wing out there for you. Best Check with an instructor. Good luck if you go ahead.

  • Sorry to be a party pooper, but you have no idea how lucky Michael is.

    Doing maneuvers at low altitude with high winds by a beginner?! Scary stuff!! Did you see how his wing was not penetrating towards the end of the vid?. I'm glad that nothing happened and I hope Michael is progressing in this beautiful sport. Just don't take any unnecessary chances, Remember each pilot has two pockets (an experience pocket and a luck pocket) try to fill the first and never run out of the latter. Blue skies!

  • A pleasent comment, Only reason the wing wouldn't go forwrd was because he kept applying the brakes, an easy beginners mistake when things go wrong. Michael has been flying safely for some time now and still enjoying the sport. Cheers

  • nah! it's just his flying style!

  • Hehe brilliant, where was the clip shot about?

  • close to Belfast

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  • Very funny, great and honest video, looks great..

  • Great!!! lol

  • When groundhandling ALWAYS hands on the brakes mate

  • great vid, i really enjoyed....amazing what we'll do for our adrenaline rush!!!!

  • That was actually a great instructional video. Thanks Gary!

  • @gmcomc And don't underestimate how much fitness is required, especially whilst training. Top to bottoms up a steep hill can be a killah.

  • fab

  • shoot the dj

  • All the gear...No idea.....LOL .... love it....

    Fair play to the play to the old fella....

  • Did he drive home and if so was he caught and breathalised.

    The Lead Barron.

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