I am still amazed of how much psychology is in this sport/passion. I started paragliding in 2011 and for 10 years could not go out of beginner level. At some point realized that fear is a limiting factor. Changed gear to safer one, approached fear in more systematic way and really start flying. This year get a great weather one day, 2000m above the ground, 50+ km FAI. Fantastic flight, views, satisfaction. I'am in love again!
Thanks for sharing your experience! Yes, it's amazing how much psychology goes behind our sport and how our mood, life situation, etc play such an important role. You approached fear the right way and I'm happy to hear you're in love again!
This is so important. The human condition has this strange thing, that we can soar for 20 minutes above beautiful landscape on a sunny day, land safely and all we feel is frustration over bombing out. Been there, done that many times myself. It helps appreciating what we can actually do, even when the results don't line up with the ambitions. I also often think back to one of the most beautiful moments of my life: The first proper mountain flight, a 10 minute sledder through calm air, landing with tears of joy.
Perfectly timed video for me! Haven't been flying much since January as life and other hobbies have taken over and was starting to fall out of love. I had a short 30m flight yesterday and felt a little rusty but also reminded me how great if can feel when you're flying more and are more in tune with your wing. Hope to get out more this summer and get back into the flow! Hope you're also feeling back in love with it, sorry to hear that you were feeling low but I guess these ebbs and flows are all a part of it
Hi Luke! Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad you got a short flight to remember how beautiful flying is. I hope you can get more hours this summer! In my case, I need goals when I fly, so when I don't have one, I tend to feel a bit demotivated. What I feel like that, I set a goal like "train thermaling to my weak side" or just "enjoy the sunset" 😀 The mental side of this sport never ceases to amaze me!
Nice video. Thx for the reminder. Been flying since 1997 . On and off a few times due to kids and family stuff. I must say that I totally agree with your assumption. Paragliding is just an amazing and beautiful way to experience nature at its best. I hate when people think we do this for the sake of an adrenaline kick. If they only knew what we know! :)
Thanks for sharing this. You're right, I laugh when people think we're adrenaline junkies or something. By the way, I love that phrase: "If they only knew what we know!".
Hii mam. Love the sports . I am from India . Please share the technique of landing in your videos. And other important experiences and learnings of your life. Love from India
I am still amazed of how much psychology is in this sport/passion. I started paragliding in 2011 and for 10 years could not go out of beginner level. At some point realized that fear is a limiting factor. Changed gear to safer one, approached fear in more systematic way and really start flying. This year get a great weather one day, 2000m above the ground, 50+ km FAI. Fantastic flight, views, satisfaction. I'am in love again!
Thanks for sharing your experience! Yes, it's amazing how much psychology goes behind our sport and how our mood, life situation, etc play such an important role. You approached fear the right way and I'm happy to hear you're in love again!
This is so important. The human condition has this strange thing, that we can soar for 20 minutes above beautiful landscape on a sunny day, land safely and all we feel is frustration over bombing out. Been there, done that many times myself. It helps appreciating what we can actually do, even when the results don't line up with the ambitions. I also often think back to one of the most beautiful moments of my life: The first proper mountain flight, a 10 minute sledder through calm air, landing with tears of joy.
I fully agree with you. We do need to remember that what we do is wonderful and something most people can only dream of. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you 🙏
Always inspiring Joanna. Thanks for your nice work
Perfectly timed video for me! Haven't been flying much since January as life and other hobbies have taken over and was starting to fall out of love. I had a short 30m flight yesterday and felt a little rusty but also reminded me how great if can feel when you're flying more and are more in tune with your wing. Hope to get out more this summer and get back into the flow! Hope you're also feeling back in love with it, sorry to hear that you were feeling low but I guess these ebbs and flows are all a part of it
Hi Luke! Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad you got a short flight to remember how beautiful flying is. I hope you can get more hours this summer! In my case, I need goals when I fly, so when I don't have one, I tend to feel a bit demotivated. What I feel like that, I set a goal like "train thermaling to my weak side" or just "enjoy the sunset" 😀 The mental side of this sport never ceases to amaze me!
Fantástico vuelo. Felicitaciones y saludos desde Argentina. 👋👋👋
Nice video. Thx for the reminder. Been flying since 1997 . On and off a few times due to kids and family stuff. I must say that I totally agree with your assumption. Paragliding is just an amazing and beautiful way to experience nature at its best. I hate when people think we do this for the sake of an adrenaline kick. If they only knew what we know! :)
Thanks for sharing this. You're right, I laugh when people think we're adrenaline junkies or something. By the way, I love that phrase: "If they only knew what we know!".
Joanna, the best meet director!:)
Saludos desde Tenerife, increible vuelo, increibles paisajes.....
Wow! Beatiful video, beatiful music and beatiful pilot.
Will remember it, if I face it, ❤this video
Un vídeo muy inspirador y que invita a la reflexión...!💜💜💜 Muchas gracias ! Buenos vuelos🙏🪂🪂🪂
Nice one Joanna, great views and thoughts :)
Te veo en SRS Spain!!!!
Hii mam. Love the sports . I am from India . Please share the technique of landing in your videos. And other important experiences and learnings of your life. Love from India
Hola Joanna no lo has hecho en español? Muy bonito
Hola Andrés, me alegro que te haya gustado. Puedes activar los subtítulos para tener el texto en español.
Plus bel endroit de la planète 🤫
Je suis d'accord avec toi! 🥰