Flyingmonkey Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Hi All, just thought I should say hello on the Newbie'rum'. Looking to get into this 'sport' as soon as possible, and would love to chat to anyone who has anything helpful to say (or can recommend a good local beer). I have absolutely no experience of flying through the medium of nylon and paracord (or an engine on your back!!) so anything you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Sport was in commas above not to take the pi$$ but because more than that, it appears to be a lifestyle choice!. Thank you, FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 FM, You will find it is amazing. Total contact with the medium - you will love it - a real rush! 'Hell of a view and super visceral, not to mention just a bit physical. Dip your toe - get a flexfoil power kite and get outside in a bit of a draft. Learn about the power band and get a feel for the strings. Not a bad way to get a fleeting feel for the idea at least of a canopy. Then beg, borrow or steal a wing and get a few pointers from someone who knows. Take the rig into a field and play away to your hearts content. Mastering the wing could take a lifetime but getting the DVD 'Playground' featuring Mike Kung would give you a bucket full of inspiration. Just watch this guy on full screen with the volume turned down (and a favorite album on iTunes) and watch what he does. He has amazing control over the canopy, he makes a fantastic mentor. Try this for a taster. Over to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingmonkey Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 This looks like a lot more fun than 'kick the tyres, light the fires' Bring it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I say balls to the flexi kite and just get a bit of training, if you like that, get a wing, if you like that gat a motor. If you already have the buzz, just get someone who knows what they are doing to show you (An Instructor as a pref) and get it done ready for the summer. Welcome to the Paramotor Club. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingmonkey Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Have attached myself to a tree with a harness and spent about an hour airborne in the middle of nowhere in Kenya ((didn't see any bloody elephants) Scared the locals though!!) attached to a large Flexifoil. Want to give it a go where I choose where I go. Simon, Have you read my PM yet??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 - I like my flex foil kite and if you can't get to a wing and you are as impatient as I am, then its the next best thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Simon, Have you read my PM yet??? Um.... yes, I was processing it Hope you like the site BTW SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingmonkey Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Simon, Have you read my M yet??? Um.... yes, I was processing it Hope you like the site BTW SW Bejesus. Stop Apologising.... I'm excited ,you've been doing it for years. Don't worry. A small informer in Singapore suggested I get in touch with you. Many more Ideas, FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Simon, Have you read my M yet??? Um.... yes, I was processing it Hope you like the site BTW SW Bejesus. Stop Apologising.... I'm excited ,you've been doing it for years. Don't worry. A small informer in Singapore suggested I get in touch with you. Many more Ideas, FM Ahhh, my contact in Singapore Going to the field in a short while for a fly, will chat later... on phone maybe? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingmonkey Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Skype sounds good if you can do... Kesdaleskype. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingmonkey Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hi Simon,can you help?.... Or anyone out there. Have car, will travel, am sick of being stuck on the ground. I've got a free weekend coming up, and would love to take the weight off my feet. East Anglia would be good, but can travel... Thank you, FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Do you want to come and do some training at the weekend? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingmonkey Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Would love to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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