Tandem Training
I bit the bullet a few weeks ago and bought a tandem wing which I’ll get to see very shortly, as it’s waiting for me in BC. Financially, it was like buying a used car and suddenly I had second thoughts about if it were worth it or not, but for various reasons, mainly commercial, I went ahead and bought my own equipment.
I ended up getting a small Advance Bibeta 4 – white and red, ooh la la! A lot of paragliding manufacturers don’t make tandem wings in small sizes and some companies haven’t updated their models for quite some time, which did make buying an Advance attractive. I did some research and the Bibeta has a good reputation too. I flew the Bibeta 3 when I did my training but at 42 square meters compared to my new 38, I’m hoping things will be a bit easier – mainly flaring. A combination of long brake lines and sissy weak arm muscles made coming into land a bit challenging a few weeks ago, so I will be ecstatic if there’s a noticeable difference with a smaller tandem glider. If not, well, I guess I’ll have to hit the gym. I can’t wait to see my new baby!
The end of July is approaching and I still haven’t flown Golden! Auuuggghhh! Work commitments combined with priorities such as getting my tandem training finished is interfering with flying at Mt.Seven, which definitely makes me sad! In a perfect world, I’d finish my tandem stuff in a week and head to Golden for the Willi XC Comp just in time. I find comps a great excuse to hang out with friends, get organized rides up to launch and get fed once in a while – and of course, the competition part always excites me too. I’m not counting on making it out to Golden in time, (so as to avoid disappointment) but if it works out, then sweet! Attending the Canadian Paragliding Nationals out in Chelan never was a viable option, so participating in at least one Canadian paragliding competition this year would be nice.
Not sure about internet access out in BC, but I will post pictures of my new glider and hopefully of very smiley, relaxed passengers, when I can.
I ended up getting a small Advance Bibeta 4 – white and red, ooh la la! A lot of paragliding manufacturers don’t make tandem wings in small sizes and some companies haven’t updated their models for quite some time, which did make buying an Advance attractive. I did some research and the Bibeta has a good reputation too. I flew the Bibeta 3 when I did my training but at 42 square meters compared to my new 38, I’m hoping things will be a bit easier – mainly flaring. A combination of long brake lines and sissy weak arm muscles made coming into land a bit challenging a few weeks ago, so I will be ecstatic if there’s a noticeable difference with a smaller tandem glider. If not, well, I guess I’ll have to hit the gym. I can’t wait to see my new baby!
The end of July is approaching and I still haven’t flown Golden! Auuuggghhh! Work commitments combined with priorities such as getting my tandem training finished is interfering with flying at Mt.Seven, which definitely makes me sad! In a perfect world, I’d finish my tandem stuff in a week and head to Golden for the Willi XC Comp just in time. I find comps a great excuse to hang out with friends, get organized rides up to launch and get fed once in a while – and of course, the competition part always excites me too. I’m not counting on making it out to Golden in time, (so as to avoid disappointment) but if it works out, then sweet! Attending the Canadian Paragliding Nationals out in Chelan never was a viable option, so participating in at least one Canadian paragliding competition this year would be nice.
Not sure about internet access out in BC, but I will post pictures of my new glider and hopefully of very smiley, relaxed passengers, when I can.
posted by Veronica at 6:51 PM
1 Comments:
It would be great if you can make it out to the Willi!
On second thought maybe not...with all your fine flying I'm scared I might get beat by a girl :)
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