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rob_jones Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hello All, Just thought I'd introduce myself and say hi. Im addicted to anything that gets my feet off the ground, been paragliding for 2 years and last November I purchased a Bailey 175 with a Fusion from Simon, one day conversion course and I am able top increase my annual flying window ten fold. I spent this winter learning another sport called speed riding, skiing with a 14m wing Roll on Spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_jones Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 I had tried to insert a youtube link in here, guess its blocked if you are interested youtube - rob jones speed riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Ref You Tube links and any links for that matter... I think you can only post them after your 10th post or something..... Its to stop people from spamming the site. Glad to see your happy and having fun! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 The first 60 secs is mindnumbing - then it's ace, the tree at 3mins looks a bit close... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_jones Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 ah yes that is my un edited version, the second vid that pops up is also mine and shows some of my falls and dodgy landings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_andrews Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I'm guessing Oregon scientific cam? Audio above sounds like it. Kinda looks like you are foot landing instead of ski landing Rob. Old habits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazer1981 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Was this on Top Gear when they raced hammond in his audi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_jones Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Was this on Top Gear when they raced hammond in his audi? yes this is the same sport as on top gear, the guy whom raced the audi is called Francois Bon and is bit of a speedriding guru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 That looks like alot of fun Rob. Q. What weight are you hanging on that wing and how sensitive does it feel on the brakes compared with the Fusion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_jones Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 I am 81KGS in the buff, so I reckon fully kitted with Skis and a Lid maybe looking at 95kgs The difference would be akin to comparing a cruise ship to a jetski. When you pull the brakes you immediately fly out to the side, but it does feel very safe. To be fair I have not had the fusion up that much to really get it going - still trying to grasp the fact that with a squirt of power I can actually go back up instead of always coming in to land. With speedriding i is also over so very quick, you would be lucky if you get more than a 2 min flight, quite a rush though to be skiing with it above your head and then just ping off the nearest cliff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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