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30 degrees+? It must be summer! The August 2013 edition is all about sharing the love. We produced a short video to get you in the mood for flying far: check out Setting Goals And Reaching Them
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FLYBABBLECarlo did such a good job coaching pilots to thermal at Bo Peep that he spent the day on the ground, looking up while Alex, Ked and Juergen whooped with joy from the sky above! Nicky came for a refresher day, working on launches, toplandings and building confidence. Jane enjoyed a 'classic' tandem from 1000ft before Greg and Nancy were able to escape the demands of the school and do some XC.
^ Nancy works the Mistral 7 up to base before going XC Nancy passed Firle then Caburn and almost reached Ditchling. Greg managed to fly on to Truleigh, and part way back toward Newhaven. When the sky gets good in Sussex, it's really good! On another day, Gavin got some intensive training on the tandem after it became too strong. This is a common problem at Caburn in summer because the heating inland creates a stronger seabreeze. We also flew our students Slawek, Nick and Karen on the tandem because the wind was trying to remove the grass from the top of Bo Peep. It happens when there is a high pressure and the isobars line up with the English Channel, accelerating the wind. Foot or Flybubble
^ Starting at the Dyke at dawn, finishing at dusk ... the ultimate goal. Ed Bewley gave it stick this month, and closed the route over two days. Cap'n Crab chipped away at the legs knees and ankles, Vincent 'Bad Boy' Talleu leapt through the backcountry, and James Hope-Lang raised the bar by running until 8.04pm to close it in a day! The closing celebration and prizegiving is on Saturday 3rd August @ www.wokinn.org. Everyone is welcome. Reserve your place on facebook or via email. |
Launch Control 1: Run the wind offWhen the wind is strong (over 20km/h on the ground) the wing generates a lot of power during the pullup. Here’s a simple technique for reducing the power and staying in control.
Bracing yourself, digging your heels in, and leaning back hard are all recipes for a disaster. |
The Good StuffThere's nothing better for hillside traction than a good pair of paragliding boots. Apart from the shock-absorbing sole and ankle-support that helps prevent injury, they give you real confidence on sloped or rocky terrain. Ask anyone who's bought Hanwag Sky GTX's: they are worth every penny!
Just in - we have the new marine colour, for those who want to walk quietly into a crowded room. Waterproof: UK. Long wet grass. Nuff said. Breathable: Long walks. Dry socks. Happy? Lightweight: Only 620g per boot. Kick-ass. We think they are awesome, which is why we keep them in stock. This makes us unique among freeflight equipment suppliers: we put our money where our foot is. [Ed: or did i just put my foot in my mouth?]
Heads up! We recently chose to stock the Charly Loop helmet, because we think it's a great choice for you with stylish lines, tasteful colours and superb CE EN 966 certified protection. It's lightweight and keeps your pack size small. It has a washable lining and great ventilation. There's an optional visor with UV protection.
Snap up your summer gloves here > If you need help choosing between all the latest products, give us a call or drop us an email. We are experts at matching your skills to the best equipment. Check out our massive range on the online shop ▼ |
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We're running two weeks of Airtime and XC trips to one of the best flying areas of Southern Spain: |
Parting shotsA feel-good video for the Niviuk Hook 3. Watch the highlights of the best X-Alps ever. |
^ Starting the day right: Devils Dyke, 5 am
Now it's your turnThe BBC weather outlook for August says: "Unsettled with a mixture of sunny spells and showers, heavy and perhaps thundery at times. There will also be some spells of fine weather, most likely in southern regions. Conditions should feel pleasantly warm during finer spells of weather." Sounds like you need to keep a close eye on it and nip out when it's clear. Sunset is still after 20h30, a real bonus for after-work soaring. Wishing you sunny skies, Carlo, Nancy, Greg & Simon The Flybubble Paragliding Team
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flybubble.com Tel: +44 (0)1273 812 442 The Flybubble team offer professional coaching sessions for pilots of all levels. We offer tandem flights where you can get one-to-one advanced skills training. We will gladly take your friends into the air too. And we run a range of courses, year round, in South East England as well as training and flying trips in Southern Spain. |
