When your paraglider collapses and you can't fix it, will you do the right thing? Get your thoughts in order with our quick guide to reserve parachute deployment: when to throw, an action plan, and case studies.
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Flybubble Newsletter (August 2017)
In this edition: we take an indepth look at selecting a good harness, share our impressions of flying instruments and technology, and consider the mystical wonder of our sport. Read the August 2017 Flybubble News.
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Flytec Element Alto review (first impressions)
Flytec have created the Element Alto for leisure paraglider and hang glider pilots who want a simple, robust and reliable vario with essential functionality only. On the outside it is based on the proven Flytec design with an extremely tough housing, high-contrast monochrome LCD screen and tactile, glove-friendly buttons. On the inside it features simplified internal electronics by Naviter combined with signature Flytec-quality vario and tone.
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Zen and the Art of Freeflight
"When I return to the ground and am asked by non-flying friends how it was, I can never find a way to convey more than a tiny fraction of it; I open my mouth but am lost for words to describe the awesome beauty of climbing to 6,000 feet in a big sky or of seeing the world spread out far below me whilst still dwarfed by clouds the size of mountains …"
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Niviuk Paraglider Technologies
A summary of the main Niviuk Paraglider Technologies which go into Niviuk paragliders and harnesses, from 3DL to TNT.
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Naviter and Flytec freeflight instruments comparison
Comparison of Naviter and Flytec freeflight instruments: Flytec Element Alto, Flytec Element Speed, Flytec Element Track, Naviter Oudie 4 Basic and Naviter Oudie 4.
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Buying a paragliding harness
To illustrate how Flybubble’s buying service works, we follow the experience of Ben Holt, who wanted an upgrade from his Advance Success 3. Find out what goes on during a harness fitting session at Flybubble.
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Paragliding harness maintenance
A helicopter pilot would never lift off in the morning without a complete systems check. Paraglider pilots can sometimes skip their daily equipment inspection, because problems are rare and the equipment is deceptively simple. Beware! Paragliding harness maintenance is essential. Make sure you check yours regularly.
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Setting up your paragliding harness
It’s very hard to set up a harness by yanking on straps in the air. Although easy adjustment is a vital feature of any harness, the initial trimming is best done in a static environment where you can take the time to get the geometry perfected.
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Matching paragliding harnesses to pilots
The latest competition racing pod looks a bit out of place under a Progression class wing. There’s a mismatch between objectives here: the harness is aiming for ultimate performance, but the wing is aiming for maximum safety, so what exactly is the pilot chasing? This sort of blend means you compromise your flying because your kit lacks synergy.
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