My simple SYSTEM for paragliding in the ALPS
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Published 2023-11-12
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IN THIS VIDEO
0:00 Paragliding in the Alps
1:01 Safety margins on paragliders
1:30 Understanding flying site rules
2:41 Special skill for Alpine launching
3:23 How to find lift in the Alps
4:00 The secret of preventing collapses
5:19 Making smart transitions
6:40 Avoiding airspace
7:51 Relaxing / scenic wonder
9:18 The key to unlock the Alps
10:19 The danger of flying in the Alps
11:24 The best route to attempt
12:35 Get started paragliding in the Alps
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All Comments (21)
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also WATCH OUT FOR CABLES! Thanks to Jean Daval and others for pointing out the infamous La Tournette refuge wire. I stayed above the pylon height but it was damn near invisible. www.francebleu.fr/infos/societe/parapente-17-000-s…
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I love flying that route. But at 9:00 minutes into the video, that's a dangerous spot to be flying. There's a nearly invisible cable heading to that refuge. It has caused accidents. I'm told some have been fatal.
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I like your focus on safety. I've flown for more than 50 years and I believe I've made it this far by living by the creed, "You can always fly another day, if you live to see it!"
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I really appreciate your videos Greg! Engaging, clear, and concise! Thanks for sharing the stoke with all of us -- and putting so much care into helping others be safe and joyous in the sky!
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Bienvenue en Haute-Savoie! Great vidéo, great channel, merci pour tout.
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Thank you for the amazing nostalgia trip. I would have added a huge arrow to indicate takeoff when you were above La Tournette :D Amazing day you had, congrats!
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Your 'A shapes on slopes' hint is very similar to the 'Triangle theory' by Ferdinand Vogel. And I can confirm - it works like a charm!
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11:48 "You get extra points from the internet", friendly reminder that I should revaluate my route planning choices from time to time :D
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Tank you for this wonderfull video. Your french is parfait 😀
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grand merci pour les sous titres en français !
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Your video is VERY INTRUCTIVE. Thanks a lot for your great job dude !!!!
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Thanks a lot. Always a pleasure looking at your videos.
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Awesome!
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A bit surreal to see this, in past 2 months I've climbed via ferrata in Col de la Colombiere (next to your starting point), I've flown for a week from Col de la Forclaz, on a bad day during that I've hiked to the top of La Tournette (more climbing variant). Pointe percee at the end is in planning for climbing trip. These are truly beautiful parts of the Alps, thank you for very valuable info!
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Greg what a great video! What a great scenery. Whish I had seen this Video with the knowlage 7 years ago:)
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Freakin awesome
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The French translation are on point 👌
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I'm happy to live here! 😍 My favorite part and most technical it's the massif of chablais ❤
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Brilliant footage greg your videos are so interesting and helpful, thanks for putting this footage together😊
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Man I love the way you teach us to fly; I’m bricking it before I’ve launched!
