I wish more paragliding experts would share their experience for free like this. Everyone has a paywall lately. Personal opinion: while I do know how to cobra launch I have never in the last 5 years had to use it even once and I do fly allot in the Alps. The best skill for every pilot should be learning energy control. When the winds are stronger you simply take a few steps down the slope and if you are doing a reverse launch you simply take a few steps towards the wing to bleed out the energy once it surges up.
I second you on the cobra launch. Not every pilot needs this inflation technique for taking off. Still, it's a very good exercise for a ground-handling session. The pilots can learn the fine-grained wing control and get an understanding why a half of the wing stalls much quicker than the whole wing (I'm talking about over-reactions on wing collapses).
Nice vid! And nice exercises. I like that a lot of pilots in the background are exercising a lot. Regarding the landing, it's important to note that the pilot, while keeping the contact with the wing via the brakes to prevent deflations, should not overdo that and should not slow down the wing. Especially if there's a wind shear or a wind gradient, slowing down the wing too much can lead to an unexpected stall which will be even worse than a deflation. Speed is safety!
-Work the brakes… I see spins as the greatest danger, preventing the wing to fly unobstructed. On low level-wings its vital to let the wing fly without to much brake input. Besides, to time brake input correctly is not simple, and wrong timing will dramatically worsen the situation.
Love it, please keep them coming. Good job, “now you can go fly.” 😂
That’s why I train with Chris Santacroce. Solid.
This’s gotta be the most comprehensive training I’ve ever seen
It’s like this on the hill everyday, 100% good stuff.
I'll get out and practice this! Thanks for sharing!
Great video on techniques! Thanks🪂
Need more of these instructional vids with Chris. Everything he preaches is so well said
I wish more paragliding experts would share their experience for free like this. Everyone has a paywall lately.
Personal opinion: while I do know how to cobra launch I have never in the last 5 years had to use it even once and I do fly allot in the Alps.
The best skill for every pilot should be learning energy control. When the winds are stronger you simply take a few steps down the slope and if you are doing a reverse launch you simply take a few steps towards the wing to bleed out the energy once it surges up.
I second you on the cobra launch. Not every pilot needs this inflation technique for taking off. Still, it's a very good exercise for a ground-handling session. The pilots can learn the fine-grained wing control and get an understanding why a half of the wing stalls much quicker than the whole wing (I'm talking about over-reactions on wing collapses).
Thats some deep knowledge here 👍🪂
Much love ❤❤❤ thanks for all you teach and continue to teach everyday.
Another high traffic AM at the south side....Gotta get back soon and refresh the skills!..😊
Nice vid! And nice exercises. I like that a lot of pilots in the background are exercising a lot. Regarding the landing, it's important to note that the pilot, while keeping the contact with the wing via the brakes to prevent deflations, should not overdo that and should not slow down the wing. Especially if there's a wind shear or a wind gradient, slowing down the wing too much can lead to an unexpected stall which will be even worse than a deflation. Speed is safety!
Chris, you are a wonderful and talented coach… I wish I lived closer to you.
Good info Chris........I have been working this stuff with everybody!
It's all in the hips, Happy.
-Work the brakes… I see spins as the greatest danger, preventing the wing to fly unobstructed. On low level-wings its vital to let the wing fly without to much brake input. Besides, to time brake input correctly is not simple, and wrong timing will dramatically worsen the situation.
skill paragliders... and paramotors. reflex can use differet styles. iam a pilot.