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Flying a 220 km triangle in the Alps on a paraglider | Mornera
This is my biggest flight so far. Taking off near Locarno at Lago Maggiore, flying to the highest peak in Switzerland, then to the world-famous St Gotthard Pass, and back to the takeoff. Join me on this ride! This video contains telemetric overlays.
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Flying site: Mornera, Switzerland
XContest flight: www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:dymanoid/9.5.2024/07:49
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#paragliding #crosscountry #mountains
Music:
TrackTribe - Monument
Asher Fulero - Night Snow
Niviuk Peak 6
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Відео

Flying from Bassano to the high mountains on a paraglider
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Taking off in Bassano on the green hills and flying to the snowy mountains and back. Join me on this scenic cross country flight. This video contains telemetric overlays. Join my telegram group: t.me/xcstories Follow me on Instagram: dymanoid Flying site: Bassano del Grappa, Italy XContest flight: www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:dymanoid/13.4.2024/08:27 XC GUIDE: Flying ...
XC UNPLUGGED: Flying in Colombian turbulent air on a paraglider
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XC UNPLUGGED series: no music, no comments, full immersion. This video demonstrates flying in turbulent thermic conditions on a high performance paraglider. Join my telegram group: t.me/xcstories Follow me on Instagram: dymanoid Flying site: Roldanillo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia If you've found this video useful or entertaining, you can subscribe to my channel to see more. You ca...
5 essential skills for safe & successful cross country paragliding
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In this story we will talk about 5 skills every paragliding pilot should master to become a better XC pilot and successfully fly BIG cross country routes. Join my telegram group: t.me/xcstories Follow me on Instagram: dymanoid Further videos that show wins & fails of cross country flying: ua-cam.com/video/PY2HZu-JKKM/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/NUbUstXc7ac/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/v...
Landing in strong wind on a paraglider
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Landing in strong winds on a paraglider is challenging because one mistake can have big consequences. In this video, I want to show my 7 windy landings. Each of the landings was in a field I'd never seen before, so you'll see how I planned and approached my landings. Follow me on Instagram: dymanoid Join my telegram group: t.me/xcstories Flying site: Roldanillo, Valle del Cauca, ...
UP Meru 2 EN-D | First impressions
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I took the recently released UP Meru 2 for a 2 hour flight in spring conditions. Here are my first impressions about this EN-D two liner cross country paraglider. Wing size: SM (88-101 kg) Flown at: 100 kg Follow me on Instagram: dymanoid Join my telegram group: t.me/xcstories Flying site: Kössen, Austria If you've found this video useful or entertaining, you can subscribe to my ...
How patience saves your XC flight | Unplanned proximity flying
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You are in the middle of your cross-country paragliding flight. You've made an unfortunate decision, and with every passing minute, with every action you take, things seem to get worse and worse. Sounds familiar? Stay calm, keep trying, but most importantly - do not lose your patience! Follow me on Instagram: dymanoid Join my telegram group: t.me/xcstories XContest flight: www.xc...
Risk management in XC flights | Low save over a power line
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It is important to know and control your risks in cross-country flights. In this video, I show an example scenario from one of my flights to explain my risk management techniques that I learned from the best paragliding books and years of flying. Follow me on Instagram: dymanoid Join my telegram group: t.me/xcstories XContest flight: www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:dyman...
Full stall & back fly on a paraglider
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These are some outtakes from my recent SIV training over the Garda lake. In this training, I focused on full stall and back fly. Not all were perfect and smooth, but I'll continue working on them. Follow me on Instagram: dymanoid If you've found this video useful or entertaining, you can subscribe to my channel to see more. You can also just buy me a coffee if you wish: www.buyme...
XC GUIDE: Flying a 120 km triangle in Bassano on a paraglider
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In this how-to video, I explain how to fly "un classico di Bassano" - the standard 120 km triangle in Bassano del Grappa. Watch the video to get many hints about the route, the key spots, and the options you have during the flight. Maybe I can inspire you for this Italian adventure, and we will meet in the air over Bassano! Referenced video: - ua-cam.com/video/FetLWZ1XjSQ/v-deo.html - ua-cam.co...
Heavenly clouds | Paragliding meditation video
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Clouds help us spot the thermals, but they also make our flights so beautiful. In June and July 2023, I flew many XC routes in three countries. Here is a short overview of those moments when I was astonished by the views around me. A relaxing meditation video for the bad weather... Follow me on Instagram: dymanoid If you've found this video useful or entertaining, you can subscri...
Niviuk Peak 6 | EN-D two liner paraglider | First impressions in thermic conditions
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Niviuk Peak 6 | EN-D two liner paraglider | First impressions in thermic conditions
Fails, misses, and nice exercises on a paragliding SIV course
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Fails, misses, and nice exercises on a paragliding SIV course
Take off to cloud base in 7 minutes | Using joining thermals to climb
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Take off to cloud base in 7 minutes | Using joining thermals to climb
Surviving a difficult & narrow valley on a long XC flight
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Surviving a difficult & narrow valley on a long XC flight
Bad take off & wing collapse | Dodgy flight on a paraglider
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Bad take off & wing collapse | Dodgy flight on a paraglider
Niviuk Artik R | Flying in punchy conditions | EN-C 2-liner paraglider
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Niviuk Artik R | Flying in punchy conditions | EN-C 2-liner paraglider
Top landing & proximity flying on a paraglider
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Top landing & proximity flying on a paraglider
Flying XC on a difficult day | Top landing
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Flying XC on a difficult day | Top landing
The beauty of cross country flying on a paraglider | 8 hours in 4 minutes
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The beauty of cross country flying on a paraglider | 8 hours in 4 minutes
A chain of small mistakes can ruin your flight | Bombing out early
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A chain of small mistakes can ruin your flight | Bombing out early
Ozone Photon | Flying XC in strong conditions | EN-C 2-liner paraglider
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Ozone Photon | Flying XC in strong conditions | EN-C 2-liner paraglider
Decisions define your cross country flight on a paraglider
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Decisions define your cross country flight on a paraglider
Low lose | When everything you try fails
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Low lose | When everything you try fails
Applying Kelly Farina's 45-degree rule to avoid clouds
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Applying Kelly Farina's 45-degree rule to avoid clouds
Mastering the lee side on a paraglider
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Mastering the lee side on a paraglider
Escaping the green hell on a paraglider | Colombia
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Escaping the green hell on a paraglider | Colombia
Strong wind landings - approach and touch down | Colombia
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Strong wind landings - approach and touch down | Colombia
Spiral up in a thermal on a paraglider | Colombia
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Spiral up in a thermal on a paraglider | Colombia
Landing in front of a thunderstorm on a paraglider | Colombia
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Landing in front of a thunderstorm on a paraglider | Colombia

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @AndrewGlobus
    @AndrewGlobus 3 дні тому

    Great flight! Perhaps noticed if nitinol affects the stability, predictability of the wing under turbulence conditions?

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid 3 години тому

      Well, to compare I'd need to fly a Peak 6 with plastic rods, but there's no such wing. Comparing this wing that uses nitinol to other wings that use plastic is a bit pointless. How do you know to what extent the rods material affects the wing behavior?

    • @AndrewGlobus
      @AndrewGlobus 2 години тому

      @@dymanoid Nitinol is used differently in different wings, in the Niviuk it is mainly the leading edge, in some wings also the middle part on the sides. It makes sense as it has spring properties and memory effect.

  • @Pietro-gf5wd
    @Pietro-gf5wd 4 дні тому

    My routine fly in pedemontana veneta

  • @doncucumber
    @doncucumber 5 днів тому

    Why don't you kill it with the rear risers (the Cs in my case)? When the wind it's too strong it's hard to kill it with brakes, and sometimes you're drag by the wind... With the C's the wind goes down pretty smothly.

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid 5 днів тому

      In extreme winds, like over 30 km/h, it actually makes sense. Otherwise I prefer the brakes. Two-liners tolerate a lot more input on the B's than three-liners, so they don't stall as easily when you pull the B's. Most of the time I try to put down my wing to the side (reverse cobra) with the brake on one side.

  • @ohakuneyachtclub8753
    @ohakuneyachtclub8753 6 днів тому

    another excellent tutorial in the series. i think im a better pilot just from staying home today and binging on your videos 😂 thanks again.

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid 5 днів тому

      Great to hear that my videos are helpful!

  • @ohakuneyachtclub8753
    @ohakuneyachtclub8753 6 днів тому

    what a fantastic teacher. !! i got to watch all of your videos now 😄

  • @ohakuneyachtclub8753
    @ohakuneyachtclub8753 6 днів тому

    FIRST CLASS VIDEO !! wow. you're obviously a very good pilot... but also a very good film maker. this is the most helpful paragliding video ive ever seen. thank you very much for taking this time to help all us other pilots out. I hope I get to see you one day to buy you a beer. cheers.

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid 5 днів тому

      Wow, thanks! 😍 You an buy me a coffee if you want, there's a link in the video description. I don't drink beer 😊

  • @NourLababidi
    @NourLababidi 7 днів тому

    🎉 thank you

  • @CuivTheLazyGeek
    @CuivTheLazyGeek 7 днів тому

    Question about the decision at 0:50, you say "enough altitude to cross", which is true, but the valley beyond gave me pause: no landing options until the end of the valley, very gradual slope... With the wind coming from the front, I would have worried about venturi, and wouldn't have counted on ridge lift to absolutely keep me up. What was your train of thought there? You simply knew the ridge lift would carry you through, not a doubt in your mind?

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid 6 днів тому

      Nice question, thank you. My idea was as follows: First, I wanted to check the wind and air ("sinky" or "lifty") at the entrance to the next valley. If there was too much wind or too much sink, I would have turned around and aimed for the emergency landing (shown at 0:16). The air turned out to be fine, so I continued. I immediately went close to the slope to take advantage of the tiny lift generated by the wind pushing through that narrow entry. It worked!

  • @chrisstevens4680
    @chrisstevens4680 14 днів тому

    Great video thanks…….do you actually have rave music playing in your cockpit?!

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid 14 днів тому

      Thank you! Yes, I do 😊I often listen to music while flying, and I'm a huge fan of EDM.

    • @chrisstevens4680
      @chrisstevens4680 14 днів тому

      @@dymanoid You must be dancing in your harness....how can you fly effectively????!!!!🤣

  • @B1ll4b0nG
    @B1ll4b0nG 15 днів тому

    Best XC video I've seen!!! The graphics, the music, the voice-over... Perfect! 👌

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid 13 днів тому

      Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed this video!

  • @UltimateLogbookApp
    @UltimateLogbookApp 16 днів тому

    Great video! Thank you 🤙🏼

  • @oatey8868
    @oatey8868 18 днів тому

    I hate to say it, but 2 things: 1. If you fly with XCTrack the power lines are visible as a purple hash line. Not sure about FlySkyHy or other instruments. Separately, if you fly there you know there's 2 sets of powerlines running all the way up the valley as soon as you take off... (so all you have to do is keep a mental track of where you are in relation - if you can count to 2 then you shouldn't have a problem ;) ) 2. Many pilots fly 'deep' in the mountains, go behind La Union etc, but many don't have any option for landing if they get low, or, like in this instance get stuck behind some power lines. Most of the time pilots are finding a climb or some anabatic on the ridges there, so its not often *too* big of a deal, but I also know of some bad landings because pilots don't leave themselves good enough exits... Some people may say I fly to cautiously, but after you break a couple back bones from landing in a tight spot, you soon learn to change your flying style :)

  • @FlyingFelix1
    @FlyingFelix1 18 днів тому

    Wow! That's a great edit...one of the best I've seen. Well done, top tier flying and editing! How did you keep the 360 camera recording the entire time? Seems pretty unlikely...mine cuts the video segments around 29 minutes or so, which I guess can be stitched together in the edit, but the battery and Micro SD card? You certainly must use a beefy power back-up and a serious size memory card. Again, well done, it was quite an enjoyable video to see. Love the stats present on the screen (how did you add those?) and of course the breath taking views!

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid 18 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed my video! Yes, the Insta360 camera pauses every 29 minutes for a few seconds - I hate it for that. My old GoPro camera cuts the recording into 12 minute segments too, but the recording itself is absolutely seamless, not a single frame is lost. But with Insta360, the recording is not seamless, you lose about 10 seconds every 29 minutes. To keep the camera running for 10 hours, I connect it to a 20,000 mAh power bank, and the storage is big enough for 18 hours of video (1 TB). The data overlay you see in the video is created with a tool called Telemetry Overlay - it processes the flight IGC files and visualizes all the flight parameters in a nice way.

    • @FlyingFelix1
      @FlyingFelix1 17 днів тому

      @@dymanoid I didn't notice your video being interrupted at all, so good job there. I thought a 250 BG card was totally big enough...LOL. And no external battery. But I usually take short videos. Timelapse like this for long periods of time is totally cool, a complete flight, wow. Ive got to try it. Thanks for the answer, happy flying!

  • @JoarABTheflyingraven
    @JoarABTheflyingraven 18 днів тому

    Amazing video 🤩🤩

  • @oatey8868
    @oatey8868 20 днів тому

    Hi, nice video. Just letting you know that in the 2nd landing (you're between Zarzal and La Paila I think?), in those swamps, there is capybaras :) they are a bit shy, but next time you should land closer and then go and visit them

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid 18 днів тому

      Yeah, I've heard about that, but didn't know where exactly 😀

    • @oatey8868
      @oatey8868 18 днів тому

      @@dymanoid There is also some at the vinyard in La Union 😊 It's on the to do list for next time 😁

  • @loftbuckleyrc
    @loftbuckleyrc 21 день тому

    When I paraglided I usually ran if I was blown back well past the crest.

  • @marktatham
    @marktatham 22 дні тому

    Great points.

  • @markjohntowse5347
    @markjohntowse5347 23 дні тому

    I didn't see an explanation of why you flew in to sinking air, only the fact that you did!!!... It is no accident, first comes the thermal, taking off too quickly after it passes or right at the end of the cycle before calmer air comes through is the culprit. It is better to time thermal cycles, its easy and noticeable, and fly off at the start or a minute or so before the start; no sinking air and likely lift directly after launch :-) You can be unlucky and the thermal is off to one side, and the sink is overspill - but this is rare, as most launch sites get their thermals directly up them :-)

  • @jonas_vermeylen
    @jonas_vermeylen 26 днів тому

    this might be the best xc video I have ever seen, realy good instructional tips too. it made me happy inside. please continue to do such tings man!

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid 26 днів тому

      Thank you! Will do!

  • @chrisstevens4680
    @chrisstevens4680 26 днів тому

    My flight would have only be saved if I was wearing my brown corduroy flying suit and cycle clips! Excellent flying!!

  • @DavidHotz21
    @DavidHotz21 27 днів тому

    Artik 6?

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid 27 днів тому

      Nope. Peak 6, it's also stated in the video description.

  • @chestyoz9725
    @chestyoz9725 27 днів тому

    Awesome, but the Insta 360 desktop app is broken for bullet time, go back to the old version

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid 26 днів тому

      Sorry, didn't quite get that about the bullet time. What is broken, what doesn't work?

  • @rootoslav
    @rootoslav 29 днів тому

    Ахиренно! Лайкоз!

  • @johnwagenhals881
    @johnwagenhals881 Місяць тому

    That is the Dream.. very nicely edited and voice over .. very nice .. thank you for share

  • @sabriazizov2567
    @sabriazizov2567 Місяць тому

    amazing video

  • @piotr.gliniak
    @piotr.gliniak Місяць тому

    Another amazing flight and spectacular video report, thank you! At 15:02, after gaining some height, why you decide not to cross the valley to catch thermals on the sun faceing slopes? Because of the possible lee side of the north wind or there is other reason?

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching! To answer your question, the sun was already in the west at that time, and since the Leventina valley runs west-east in this area, both sides were lit by the sun. I didn't cross at this point because I wasn't sure if I could later cross the St. Gotthard Pass with enough altitude. The northerly meteo wind could intensify the "usual" pass wind from the north, which probably turned the whole area into a huge sink.

  • @jottbee
    @jottbee Місяць тому

    Hands up, just wait

  • @LiiMuRi
    @LiiMuRi Місяць тому

    Very cool flight! And a well done video too. The graphics overlays and voice over explanations make it an enjoyable watch.

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed this video! Thanks for watching!

  • @TLSMatt
    @TLSMatt Місяць тому

    What an awesome video. Well narrated too Do u predetermine your turn points before launch or set off and see how it goes since u did not know the area Thanks for sharing.

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid Місяць тому

      Thank you for your feedback! About my turnpoints: yes, I set them while preparing for the flight, but then I changed them slightly during the flight depending on the circumstances (cloud base, snow cover, my average XC speed, ...) I had to adjust both my western and northern turnpoints.

    • @TLSMatt
      @TLSMatt Місяць тому

      @@dymanoid Ok great. Thanks for the feedback. Keep up these great videos. The scenery in this one is awesome.

  • @modus_ponens
    @modus_ponens Місяць тому

    Excellent and informative video as always! Pleasure to observe your flying, and also relax and admire the mountain views. The gauges on screen provide a great value, as we can see the data you are basing your decisions on. For example, one can pay attention to the climb rate and when you decide to enter or leave thermal. Great learning material, I really wish to fly like that some day.

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful! Thank you for your comment!

  • @xrtmoto
    @xrtmoto Місяць тому

    So badass. Your vids are awesome. They are teaching me how to read the terrain. Much appreciated.

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid Місяць тому

      Glad you like them und found them useful!

  • @sonyarter
    @sonyarter Місяць тому

    Very well done ! Congrat

  • @theeyeinthecloud
    @theeyeinthecloud Місяць тому

    Congrats for that epic flight! And video: I love the way you put the metrics (how did you by the way?). I see some places I wouldn't have crossed without landing place, you did it perfectly. I guess you use a insta360 with external battery: do you film all at normal speed? Wich size is your memory card? Regards.

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid Місяць тому

      Thank you for watching! I record my flights at normal speed using an Insta360 X3 with a 1TB microSD card and connected to a power bank, then edit the videos: speed up, view angle, overlays.

  • @AwesumCookies
    @AwesumCookies Місяць тому

    Amazing flight, amazing views! Love your videos.

  • @ivortreaise
    @ivortreaise Місяць тому

    Scary

  • @sgdran
    @sgdran Місяць тому

    Hello again, teacher! I've been learning from you for some time now, making my way into XC. Now that my flights last longer, I now have an issue with my neck. Thermaling up this way for several minutes, same turning direction, is giving my neck a hard time 😅. I have even considered getting myself an inflatable collar, or doing regular neck workout, or may be my head positioning is not quite right while turning... Any recommendations regarding this?

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid Місяць тому

      Glad my videos were helpful to you! I don't have any neck problems even when thermaling for several minutes. Where do you look while thermaling? I mostly look at my wingtip and occasionally look around to check out other pilots and the vario. Maybe try to keep your head in a more or less "normal" position?

    • @sgdran
      @sgdran Місяць тому

      @@dymanoid Following your advice, I also look at my wingtip most of the time, and check my vario and surroundings as well... I guess I'll try small shifts in my neck position to correct this. Thank you!

  • @P4n0r4mA
    @P4n0r4mA Місяць тому

    Spectacular ;)

  • @sebastiennoir9758
    @sebastiennoir9758 Місяць тому

    Nice video!! Thanks!

  • @lorifilho3112
    @lorifilho3112 Місяць тому

    thats a amazing storie. Congrats.

  • @averageflying
    @averageflying Місяць тому

    Awesome, thanks for sharing

  • @freestyler0102
    @freestyler0102 Місяць тому

    Loved this flight. It was so pretty to see and it is really nice to hear your thought process during the flight.

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @5ty717
    @5ty717 Місяць тому

    Truely majestic my friend… excellent guide too… xc doesn’t have to be fine weather but this day was spectacular… please post more…

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid Місяць тому

      Many thanks! Indeed - more videos to come!

  • @renatrex1
    @renatrex1 Місяць тому

    Your video is great, as always I would say. Bravo

  • @masa2663
    @masa2663 Місяць тому

    It is amazing! Thanks so much for this video.

  • @zapaugul7410
    @zapaugul7410 Місяць тому

    Enjoyed it? Loved it! Amazing view and great flying. I like your overlay showing the route, speed and climb. Sharing your decision making means all to me. I learned a lot from this and hope you will have many more flights like this. Can't wait to try your Bassano route in September ;)

    • @dymanoid
      @dymanoid Місяць тому

      Thank you for your feedback - and good luck with your big flights!

  • @Jimboblay74
    @Jimboblay74 Місяць тому

    Fantastic! Great flight and great video!

  • @sebass156
    @sebass156 Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing!!

  • @gian85
    @gian85 Місяць тому

    Amazing!

  • @derykharyboy4227
    @derykharyboy4227 Місяць тому

    Fantastic!!!