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Anyone try paragliding?
Posted on 1/29/14 at 9:10 am
Posted on 1/29/14 at 9:10 am
I know nothing about it but it looks like a blast and I am thinking of trying to get into it. I am referring to powered paragliding (where you strap a big fan on your back). I use to see guys doing this in the L'auberge area several years ago, but they were always on the quads (more like a go-cart).
Here is a video. It is a sales pitch that makes it look way easier than it probably is, but everything else I could find was people doing tricks and other crazy stuff.
Here is a video. It is a sales pitch that makes it look way easier than it probably is, but everything else I could find was people doing tricks and other crazy stuff.
This post was edited on 1/29/14 at 9:16 am
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Posted on 1/29/14 at 9:14 am to eelsuee
We have a couple that fly over the Diversion fairly often. The kids always like to run out and see them. Considering I see the same ones, they must not be dying when they fly...
Posted on 1/29/14 at 9:18 am to eelsuee
Looks fun
Posted on 1/29/14 at 9:22 am to KingRanch
i wonder if you can shoot geese out of those?
Posted on 1/29/14 at 9:22 am to mack the knife
Sign me up if so. Where can I buy one?
Posted on 1/29/14 at 9:23 am to wickowick
quote:Their top speeds are usually between 15-25 mph. I have read that it is safer than a motorcycle (per hour) and the most common fatality is due to drowing. I would guess it may not actually be safer than a motorcycle but has a better safety record due to the type of people doing this vs a lot of jackasses that ride motorcycles.
Considering I see the same ones, they must not be dying when they fly.
This post was edited on 1/29/14 at 9:25 am
Posted on 1/29/14 at 9:28 am to mack the knife
quote:I said the same thing, even though it obviously wouldn't be legal because it is a motorized vehicle. But it would be fun to try, would have to start with a 410 though.
i wonder if you can shoot geese out of those?
Posted on 1/29/14 at 9:30 am to eelsuee
What does one of those cost?
Posted on 1/29/14 at 9:33 am to eelsuee
i'd use a .22 pistol to start with
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:19 am to eelsuee
quote:
8-10 grand
frick that
Posted on 1/29/14 at 10:32 am to eelsuee
Sounds fun, but I'd probably start with one of these or a hang glider
Posted on 1/29/14 at 11:51 am to eelsuee
Looks too noisy.
No frame? No thanks.
I think I'd prefer a hang glider.
No frame? No thanks.
I think I'd prefer a hang glider.
Posted on 1/29/14 at 12:57 pm to eelsuee
I want one of these. I saw a guy doing this over the levee by LSU
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