I cant remember how I found your channel but, man, Ive been a fan every since the first one. I remember as a kid when I saw a parachute I thought man, if that guy had a camera I could see everything he sees. (Ive never really been a thrill seeker so me coming off the ground to see it for myself is not very likely). Youre doing that almost everyday. To me, theres nothing more exciting than the view of this world through the eyes of a bird. Thanks for the videos, Tucker.
Fan-frickin-tastic! Brilliant video Tucker. As always. No fluff. Simple, a little music, crisp editing and plenty of angles. Felt like I was there. Great job. Thank you for sharing. 👏🏼😁
Great vid Tucker. I like how you still manage to get something positive out of not-so-good conditions and that you are prepared to learn something new in small and safe steps rather than just jumping straight off a cliff like a reckless tool :)
I want to get in the air from a gigantic hill or dune. But, Mobile Alabama is devoid of open places to catch air for a sled ride or soaring. Motors are always needed. Life of a flatlander. The hills we do have are in town or forested. Our beaches are essentially flat, no big dunes. Sad, really! Love watching you fly, Tucker! Be safe!
Awesome! Your content is always fun to watch and edited very well. Been subbed for a couple days after finding your channel by accident lol. I'm hooked. I knew paramotors existed as I have seen them flying around my area and such before, but they always had a frame like a trike or quad, not really interested in those. But now I've seen that you can soar with basically nothing under you, I really want one! Hopefully within a few years... I need to get my life sorted out :P
I always enjoy watching your videos, been following you for awhile, however I guess I'm missing why your enjoying this so much more. You don't seem to be going any faster than usual. Can you explain more..thanks and keep up the excellent videos and experiences..love it man!!!
You're right, I'm not going any faster than usual. I normally fly a 16m wing but with the motor that adds about 70lbs. In this video, I'm on a 14m with no motor, so the overall wing loading is probably about the same or less. The major difference is in the design of the speed wing. When I first kited one, it felt like a bed sheet. Not much energy and very unresponsive. But this is the element a speed wing is designed for. I wouldn't have launched the Snake from up there. It's so much more twitchy and the turbulence probably would have collapsed the Snake. Also, I'll admit, the footage looked way less epic than it felt in person. Having never flown without a motor, I was nervous to run off a near sheer cliff, even though it's just sand. ;)
John Bison this video doesn't do speedflying justice, not to mention proximity flying on a featurless sand dune doesn't really give you best perspective. There are some sick Hills out there dedicated to speedflying like speedfly soboba in Socal, it is epic to see guys flying 10 ft off the surface down a 1500 ft Hill with draws and ridges to weave through.
So, basically, it's like a zip line with lateral control, sans the line and pulley. Cool! I'm having fun just watching, and after listening to you huff and puff I feel like you've put in enough cardio for both of us.
This spot is magical with just a little more wind. I live close by (ish) and have always loved it here. I plan on getting a lot more airtime here soon as well as ridge soaring near Sand Lake. It's the best way to build airtime without a motor!
I was just there a couple weeks ago taking my first paragliding lessons. Sorry I wasn't there this week. You're videos are what inspired me to get into the sport. Eventually I'd like to to paramotoring too.
tom wr It was a speed flying video that made me buy my first wing! I somehow lost my cane after a few months of ground handling & bunny hops! Best TBI therapy I've found! Speed flying in maybe a year or after I PPG! Blue Sky's and Safe Journeys!
Back to NJ please. I grew up in the area you usually tool around in and love looking for old haunts from ya birdseye view. If you ever get around the old VA depot that went up in flames last year that would be awesome. Grew up in the neighborhood adjacent to it across the rail lines. (RT 206/Valley road) Duke Estate is right there also, that would make for a scenic flight I bet...
Thanks man! I have a video on how to get into the sport (Paravlog #5 - How to get into Paramotors & Gear insight) and I talk about it a bit more in my Q and A videos.
Awesome! Now take it to the next mountain! I like that you are trying new stuff. You should also try free flying with a paraglider. Flying thermals and go cross-country. Best feeling in the world.
When we were young, my stepbrother and I dreamed about turning our old go-kart into a PPG machine. Like you, I was interested in exploring an intimate version of flight. Obviously, the go-kart remained a go-kart, and instead I became an instrument rated fixed wing pilot. I'm only 85 miles from you, and I wanna try this so bad! Any chance you can take on a student?!
I'd Love to Have a old paragliding wing specifically to Kite and do stuff like this. (20 second flights off a hill) seems like good practice and good past time when full flights are not a option.
that sounds like a lot of fun man, myself and everyone of your fans will be looking forward to it. I have to ask, how does it feel flying around in your paramotor being so high up?? have you ever had scary moments where things went pear shaped??
To me, it feels super natural. In the beginning it was more stressful, but over time you're able to relax and just enjoy the view. I haven't had any remarkable scary moments. A few collapses and engine problems but nothing where I was like "this is it" lol.
love the videos. My dad is off on a 2 week training course for paramotoring. I'm booked in for one in june. we are planning on doing the Icarus trophy in 2018. (are we insane or is this perfectly feasable)
Cape Kiwanda at Pacific City. I wish I would have known earlier you were in Oregon I would have brought my hang glider out and played too. Hit me up if you ever come back to Oregon
Tucker, I believe I saw you at Salt Lake City airport today at around 8:30 pm, could be your twin too 😁 . But I seriously doubt because you had paragliding helmet too. And there can only be so many coincidences in a day.
Tucker, that is cool. My 10 years old son and I watch your flying videos together. I am trying to get him interested in paramotoring. Currently I fly a trike but want to do powered paragliding, ideally with my son as a father son activity. We shall see. Hopefully we will get to meet with you someday, until then keep up the great work of inspiring people of all ages. Ciao
They're probably closely matched when trimmed in, but the Snake should be faster trimmed out. There's a huge difference in what makes this a speed wing though. When I first kited one, it felt like kiting a bed sheet. I thought it felt mushy, unresponsive, and super lame. But when you fly it in an environment like this, it shines. I would have had my hands full with the snake up there, it's so much more twitchy and the turbulence would have thrown me all over in flight.
i saw a video once where a guy was running down the hill with some sort of umbrella like device and got a little bit of air. does anyone have any info on this ?
DUDE!!! NICE! (>* Your enthusiasm really made it fun to watch!. Come visit us at Tiger Mt. in Issaquah Washington sometime. Do some thermal, and ridge soaring. It's been sic this last few days! Woot!
stucker gott im honestly thinking about getting a scout. im looking at the scout enduro with the same motor as u. And i wish i could get a nirvana wing but thats not exactly a beginner wing. I know you always preach training first and i intend to get my training first most definitely. But you know when you talked about seeing a paramotor video on UA-cam a long time ago and thought that was just really awesome. I feel like right when i saw this sport i knew its something i would b doing. And im kinda a special case like with skydiving, i didnt do a single tandem, just went straight to AFF and i loved it ever since
WTF?? After all the AWESOME things you've done with a Paraglider how on earth can you possibly find any of this exciting or anything to crow about?? You sound so incredibly Pleased (0:00 to 3:53) and excited about this..???
I made it on a tucker video yeaaaaah. Dude it was a pleasure hanging out with you man. I know more good times are in store!
I cant remember how I found your channel but, man, Ive been a fan every since the first one. I remember as a kid when I saw a parachute I thought man, if that guy had a camera I could see everything he sees. (Ive never really been a thrill seeker so me coming off the ground to see it for myself is not very likely). Youre doing that almost everyday. To me, theres nothing more exciting than the view of this world through the eyes of a bird. Thanks for the videos, Tucker.
Fan-frickin-tastic!
Brilliant video Tucker. As always. No fluff. Simple, a little music, crisp editing and plenty of angles. Felt like I was there.
Great job. Thank you for sharing. 👏🏼😁
as always, hit like first before watching it. awesome as always bro 😚
Thanks dude!
and i thought i was the only one who did that.
Great vid Tucker. I like how you still manage to get something positive out of not-so-good conditions and that you are prepared to learn something new in small and safe steps rather than just jumping straight off a cliff like a reckless tool :)
I want to get in the air from a gigantic hill or dune. But, Mobile Alabama is devoid of open places to catch air for a sled ride or soaring. Motors are always needed. Life of a flatlander. The hills we do have are in town or forested. Our beaches are essentially flat, no big dunes. Sad, really!
Love watching you fly, Tucker! Be safe!
Awesome! Your content is always fun to watch and edited very well. Been subbed for a couple days after finding your channel by accident lol. I'm hooked. I knew paramotors existed as I have seen them flying around my area and such before, but they always had a frame like a trike or quad, not really interested in those. But now I've seen that you can soar with basically nothing under you, I really want one! Hopefully within a few years... I need to get my life sorted out :P
I always enjoy watching your videos, been following you for awhile, however I guess I'm missing why your enjoying this so much more. You don't seem to be going any faster than usual. Can you explain more..thanks and keep up the excellent videos and experiences..love it man!!!
You're right, I'm not going any faster than usual. I normally fly a 16m wing but with the motor that adds about 70lbs. In this video, I'm on a 14m with no motor, so the overall wing loading is probably about the same or less. The major difference is in the design of the speed wing. When I first kited one, it felt like a bed sheet. Not much energy and very unresponsive. But this is the element a speed wing is designed for. I wouldn't have launched the Snake from up there. It's so much more twitchy and the turbulence probably would have collapsed the Snake. Also, I'll admit, the footage looked way less epic than it felt in person. Having never flown without a motor, I was nervous to run off a near sheer cliff, even though it's just sand. ;)
Proximity is always fun
John Bison this video doesn't do speedflying justice, not to mention proximity flying on a featurless sand dune doesn't really give you best perspective. There are some sick Hills out there dedicated to speedflying like speedfly soboba in Socal, it is epic to see guys flying 10 ft off the surface down a 1500 ft Hill with draws and ridges to weave through.
So, basically, it's like a zip line with lateral control, sans the line and pulley. Cool! I'm having fun just watching, and after listening to you huff and puff I feel like you've put in enough cardio for both of us.
Glad you got to have fun on the wonderful Oregon Coast.
This spot is magical with just a little more wind. I live close by (ish) and have always loved it here. I plan on getting a lot more airtime here soon as well as ridge soaring near Sand Lake. It's the best way to build airtime without a motor!
Just found this channel yesterday! I'm so hooked! Awesome stuff man!
I was just there a couple weeks ago taking my first paragliding lessons. Sorry I wasn't there this week. You're videos are what inspired me to get into the sport. Eventually I'd like to to paramotoring too.
where is this beach
Speed flying is what lead me to your channel. The purple and Orange Gin Nano was my first wing
Tucker Gott, if you are in Oregon you should be able to fly home to NJ using the wind. Don't mind those rockies in Colorado.
Safe Travels.
Love getting on and seeing you've uploaded a new video!
How did I never see this video? I thought I had followed every episode religiously. Cool new find.
Super fun! Be careful, free flight is super addicting...☝🏻👀
welcome to the great Pacific Northwest Tucker!
I would love to see some more of the speed flying! keep it up bro
Thanks! Progressing into speed flying is one of my goals for 2017. I'll definitely be sharing the adventure!
tom wr It was a speed flying video that made me buy my first wing! I somehow lost my cane after a few months of ground handling & bunny hops! Best TBI therapy I've found! Speed flying in maybe a year or after I PPG!
Blue Sky's and Safe Journeys!
Hey Tucker, if you get into the new york/pennsylvania area and want to speedfly hit me up. I found some spot with ridiculous drop :)
Been watching your videos all day. What would you suggest as far as picking a training facility and starter equipment for a beginner?
Hahaha, yes man.. I hear ya breathing funky...that's the sound of new fun. :D
Awesome! This makes me want to start speedflying in addition to paramotoring. Im gonna have to swing by TeamflyHalo soon.
Awesome man! I can't wait to keep pursuing speed flying. This was a tiny dune but so much fun. Up next is a huge mountain!
Looks like fun! thanks for the Video!
i love your videos and i want a para motor one day because of you
yea buddy!!!! Speedflying is awesome!!!
Very cool. Took my first flight yesterday. What a rush. Hope to fly with you sometime
Back to NJ please. I grew up in the area you usually tool around in and love looking for old haunts from ya birdseye view. If you ever get around the old VA depot that went up in flames last year that would be awesome. Grew up in the neighborhood adjacent to it across the rail lines. (RT 206/Valley road) Duke Estate is right there also, that would make for a scenic flight I bet...
Ha! Kiwanda is where I learned to fly! Very cool!
nice videos man 👌 Can you tell me how much wingload do you have with your speed wing in kg/m² ? and position of trimmers?
Looks like a lot of fun to do especially if you have enough lift to stay up in the air.
now that was fun. i enjoyed riding the ridge.
Awesome man! Would it be possible to have a vlog geared towards beginners looking into getting into the sport? Keep up the good work!
Thanks man! I have a video on how to get into the sport (Paravlog #5 - How to get into Paramotors & Gear insight) and I talk about it a bit more in my Q and A videos.
Awesome!! Thanks man
Awesome! Now take it to the next mountain!
I like that you are trying new stuff. You should also try free flying with a paraglider. Flying thermals and go cross-country. Best feeling in the world.
Definitely! That's the plan. Big mountain speed flying and free flying.
Perfect! Keep up the good work.
When we were young, my stepbrother and I dreamed about turning our old go-kart into a PPG machine. Like you, I was interested in exploring an intimate version of flight. Obviously, the go-kart remained a go-kart, and instead I became an instrument rated fixed wing pilot. I'm only 85 miles from you, and I wanna try this so bad! Any chance you can take on a student?!
What size wing is that one? By the way great video.
I'd Love to Have a old paragliding wing specifically to Kite and do stuff like this. (20 second flights off a hill) seems like good practice and good past time when full flights are not a option.
Speed flying looks fun. Would you be doing more if given the chance?
Definitely! I want to do a speed flying/paramotoring road trip this summer.
that sounds like a lot of fun man, myself and everyone of your fans will be looking forward to it. I have to ask, how does it feel flying around in your paramotor being so high up?? have you ever had scary moments where things went pear shaped??
To me, it feels super natural. In the beginning it was more stressful, but over time you're able to relax and just enjoy the view. I haven't had any remarkable scary moments. A few collapses and engine problems but nothing where I was like "this is it" lol.
I just remembered the dispatch 6 video you did several months back, seriously that kid with the rock, that would of scared me shitless lol
Awesome!
Hey Tucker..... Man you sound like you're having such a great time! Love your laugh :)
that looks so fun
love the videos. My dad is off on a 2 week training course for paramotoring. I'm booked in for one in june. we are planning on doing the Icarus trophy in 2018. (are we insane or is this perfectly feasable)
Slightly insane but also feasible. ;) The Icarus Trophy is tough, definitely be ready to fly every opportunity present so you're ready for the race.
Cape Kiwanda at Pacific City. I wish I would have known earlier you were in Oregon I would have brought my hang glider out and played too. Hit me up if you ever come back to Oregon
Now go to yosmemite and speedfly off halfdome or something! lol
8 hour hike up, priceless 5 minute flight down.
If you're wanting to get into proximity flying, the central California coast can't be beat.
Actually, ANY kind of flying, really
Tucker, I believe I saw you at Salt Lake City airport today at around 8:30 pm, could be your twin too 😁 . But I seriously doubt because you had paragliding helmet too. And there can only be so many coincidences in a day.
Lol, that was me.
Tucker, that is cool. My 10 years old son and I watch your flying videos together. I am trying to get him interested in paramotoring. Currently I fly a trike but want to do powered paragliding, ideally with my son as a father son activity. We shall see. Hopefully we will get to meet with you someday, until then keep up the great work of inspiring people of all ages. Ciao
Tucker Gott celebrity sighting omg!
Mucho fun.
divertido means fun in spanish if you want to make it 100%
Muy divertido! :)
Have you done any other speed riding since? If so I must have missed the video
During the downdraft, thinking:"Where's the throttle, Where's the THROTTLE!!!" hehe
Bro, I was flying a mini wing there last summer in moderate conditions. Got plucked and slammed. Come back anytime so we can bump tips!!
Pause......
What does pause mean?? Lol
It's what you say after you say something that can be taken a funny wrong way.
Never cross the streams! Ghostbusters taught me that 😆
Bruh that was a sick lil take off on the beach bruh
do you use a base jump canopy for speedflying or some specific kind?
Could you maybe make a video about speed flying, I'm little confused as to what the distinction is. Thanks!
is it importen to make a cours, wenn i know how to fly the miniwing?
sweet man!
hey Tucker are you still in Oregon?
Tucker; what is faster a trike or motor?
Good job 👏
Great...so now we've lost Tucker to the free flight community... So much for anymore cool PPG vids.
Its been my lifelong dream to fly :D
hell yeah
nice! do some more on speed wings bro!
how big is that wing?
Good video dude. Have fun with the new adventure. Better make some time for real cardio! :-)
Fly safe.
im planning a long trip and im not sure if i sould stay above land or past the sealine id like both i just cant land everywhere if i stay above land
Is it really that much easier to walk up the hill with the wing inflated?
So much easier.
Hm alright, i honestly would have thought it would be harder...
The wing pulls you up the dune so it's way easier to walk.
That makes a lot of sense. thanks!
its funny right like u took 10 minutes to climb to the top and just 10 seconds to reach the bottom 😂😂 great cardio 😁😁
I have got to bite the bullet and get me a beginner set up and just start doing it
Kitty Hawk NC has bigger dunes and it's not as far way from NJ
That intro music is all the vibes, I need to know what the song is called
I live in oregon and I see a ton of people where you are haha! Im am soo suprised that there was no wind hahahaha
Only if I was there
Keep up the vids tuk
Im a little lost, doesnt the snake fly faster? or at least same speed? Guess I should of watched whole video, you had it trimmed slow i see.
They're probably closely matched when trimmed in, but the Snake should be faster trimmed out. There's a huge difference in what makes this a speed wing though. When I first kited one, it felt like kiting a bed sheet. I thought it felt mushy, unresponsive, and super lame. But when you fly it in an environment like this, it shines. I would have had my hands full with the snake up there, it's so much more twitchy and the turbulence would have thrown me all over in flight.
i saw a video once where a guy was running down the hill with some sort of umbrella like device and got a little bit of air. does anyone have any info on this ?
good job man like
How big is the wing
wow that didnt look steep until you got to the top
I been to that beach Oregon has nice beaches
Woah I have that same wallet! It's the best haha
DUDE!!! NICE! (>* Your enthusiasm really made it fun to watch!. Come visit us at Tiger Mt. in Issaquah Washington sometime. Do some thermal, and ridge soaring. It's been sic this last few days! Woot!
do more speed winging
took a hang gliding lesson there a long time ago
stucker gott
im honestly thinking about getting a scout. im looking at the scout enduro with the same motor as u. And i wish i could get a nirvana wing but thats not exactly a beginner wing. I know you always preach training first and i intend to get my training first most definitely. But you know when you talked about seeing a paramotor video on UA-cam a long time ago and thought that was just really awesome. I feel like right when i saw this sport i knew its something i would b doing. And im kinda a special case like with skydiving, i didnt do a single tandem, just went straight to AFF and i loved it ever since
14 METERS? That barely looks like 14 FEET!
Very well, muito bem amigo.
omg so cool
Nice german wing :D
Why am I breathing so hard and out of breath sitting at my computer?? lol This video made me tired just watching.
Niice
WTF?? After all the AWESOME things you've done with a Paraglider how on earth can you possibly find any of this exciting or anything to crow about?? You sound so incredibly Pleased (0:00 to 3:53) and excited about this..???
Exactly! It's tons of fun, you should try it!
I have the same wallet!
More like my speed...
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