Got stalked paragliding by the parastalker | Epic Sunset fight | Had to land because it got dark

in #paragliding7 years ago (edited)

I looked over my shoulder and there he was! Just about to wing touch. I was scared! Is there a hot line I can call?

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The winds were going to be epic! Perfect conditions!

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I talked to the boss and asked if I could cut out a half hour early.

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I picked up the camera man and we were off to the skies.

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If you are in Southern California you need to make this a stop.

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The Torrey Pines Glider Port is one of the most beautiful places in San Diego.

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Today we are going to play around in the air.

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The wind direction was south. So you need to consider wind shadows and rotors coming off of the back of some of the hills.

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I didn't put it in the video, but I had to make a quick landing right after launch because of a messed up pod harness flap.

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After a few minutes in the air, I knew it was going to be epic!

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Flying out over the water gives you a strange feeling.

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When the wind is at 8mph, landing is so much smoother.

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On saturday I was having such a hard time landing. I didn't want to land too far back because of the rotor, and I didn't want to over shoot the LZ because of embarrassment.

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Another strange feeling is when you know that someone is following you and you lean back to see by looking upside down.

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There he was! The Parastalker! Everyone fears the parastalker because he will follow you and take pictures and then post them on the internet!

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The sunset was epic!

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Time to come in for a landing.

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My son got a great video of me landing. Make sure you check it out.

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Thanks for another truly awesome ride over the cliffs. I especially loved the complete pilot POV landing sequence with no cuts. Sunset was great. Wingman too. Wow. Thanks. I've gotta go for a ride there one day.

Is that bench landing for real? :O

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@creatr

Thanks for watching! It really is super fun. The bench landing is legit. I don't know those guys, but they are amazing pilots for sure.

The feeling of flying in the sky is really amazing.
i like this post.

Ahh man! The sound of that sea from that altitude reminds me so much of Rhossili. WHY DID I SELL THE GEAR!!!??? Boohoo :(

Oh yeah, I remember, the weather is constantly crap in the UK LOL

Could be cloud-suck or maybe he's just 'light on his glider'?

Bye-Bye Sun.
Is it the '30mins after sun-set' rule just like here in UK?

Hey @captainobviou3, great post! I enjoyed your content. Keep up the good work! It's always nice to see good content here on Steemit! :)

Flying in the sky flying flying I wished to fly a lot. I think if I could be a bird I would have been better. ।।..................