coloradokevbot wrote:https://www.backcountrypilot.org/forum/the-sounds-of-paragliding-16026

Well, shoot.

rw2 wrote:

coloradokevbot wrote:https://www.backcountrypilot.org/forum/the-sounds-of-paragliding-16026

Well, shoot.

Sorry! Just thought I should link it so we don't have repeat threads. Great find though!

Great video.

Thanks for sharing.

Had no idea that it was feasible to do that with a chute.

Also, it's amazing the things that come from boredom.

I enjoyed that video and I enjoy "batsuit" proximity flying videos, as they are both well above my personal risk profile. Some time back I ruled out any kind of flying where the landing gear is part of ME. If (when) I screw up a landing and break the landing gear, I want to be able to write a check and tell them to call me when it's fixed!

I received the following text from a friend last week about her boyfriend after a paragliding accident.

Thank you kindly for checking. A few fractures. Worst one is his L4 burst fracture - surgery Monday - will fuse 2 vertebrae above and 2 below.

Pierre