Any Paragliders here?
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Noticed a distinct lack of hills/mountains when I was over on recon last month, but currently looking at my paraglider and wondering if it's worth going in the container..
If the prevailing wind is onshore and there is about a 200 foot sand dune in the right place, I reckon I'd be able to get in the air..nquick google lead to a few broken links so not sure its done out there..
If the prevailing wind is onshore and there is about a 200 foot sand dune in the right place, I reckon I'd be able to get in the air..nquick google lead to a few broken links so not sure its done out there..
Psychobert said:
currently looking at my paraglider and wondering if it's worth going in the container..
it's a paraglider man, get it bloody packed!there are mountains in hatta/fujairah and obviously dunes such as big red. i would bring it, then check the local laws re: flying the thing. not sure how the authorities would take to it, given they like to go ott re: control of the unknown.
that said, you're a £100 flight away from india, Pakistan, the himalayas, north africa etc. where i think things may be more relaxed.
Edited by shirt on Thursday 5th January 18:36
There is a club who do the basics, (ground handling) on the beach I think around JBR. Waiting on an email back to give me more details..
If there is a stretch of preferably grass that's a good size and open to the public, I can show you the basics. I need to get the wing out and give it a thorough check before I fly it, (assuming my shipment arrives ok and customs don't take a dislike to it..)
If there is a stretch of preferably grass that's a good size and open to the public, I can show you the basics. I need to get the wing out and give it a thorough check before I fly it, (assuming my shipment arrives ok and customs don't take a dislike to it..)
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