This is just a simple compilation of more than 200 paraglider take offs performed in 2019 (and 1 hang glider ;)). Most of them are single-seated, but there are also several tandem paraglider take offs.
The mix of various launching techniques (forward launch, reverse launch) in diverse weather conditions and on different take off sites is simply interesting to watch, but hopefully can also contribute for paraglider pilots of any skill level to improve their own take off skills. Watch and reflect what is good and what could be done better. Especially for low-airtime pilots mental training (mental dry runs) can help to preserve or even improve their skills during the time they have no opportunity to fly.
Of course this is neither a tutorial nor could it replace professional training!
Although not all take off attempts are successful and some might look risky, thankfully nobody got injured, not even slightly.
There is no associated sound in this video. So turn on your favourite music and enjoy the show! ;)
Paragliding sites:
Alpe Giumello, Lago di Como, IT (2)
Antenna, Bassano, IT (2)
Casette, Bassano, IT (1)
Col Rodella, Dolomiti, IT (12)
Cornizzolo, Lombardia, IT (4)
Emberger Alm, Greifenburg, AT (5)
Golzentipp, Obertilliach, AT (6)
Ifonche, Tenerife, ES (26)
Jama, Tenerife, ES (4)
Lijak, Nova Gorica, SI (21)
Monte Linzone, Roncola, IT (6)
Monte Piana, Lago di Misurina, IT (18)
Monte Valinis, Meduno, IT (3)
Petersberg, Sillian, AT (15)
Riebenkofel, Lesachtal, AT (1)
Rofanspitze, Tirol, AT (7)
Stalpe, Sillian, AT (7)
Stella, Bassano, IT (24)
Taucho, Tenerife, ES (10)
Thurntaler, Sillian, AT (3)
Tulperhof, Lüsen, IT (1)
Wassertheurer, Greifenburg, AT (23)
