Paraglider Takeoff Kaleidoscope XXL #5

This is just a simple compilation of more than 290 paraglider take offs performed in 2022 (and this time not a single hang glider ;)). Most of the paragliders 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 takeoff sites:
Alpe Giumello, Lago di Como, IT (6)
Belvedere, Dolomiti, IT (4)
Col Rodella SW, Dolomiti, IT (6)
Colli di San Fermo, Casazza, IT (2)
Cornizzolo, Lombardia, IT (1)
Ebenwald, Kirchbach, AT (2)
Ebnerfeld, Lienz, AT (4)
Emberger Alm, Greifenburg, AT (7)
El Tanque, Tenerife, ES (8)
Fontanile, Castelluccio, IT (2)
Golzentipp Scheibe, Obertilliach, AT (9)
Güímar, Tenerife, ES (3)
Heimkehrerkreuz, Sillian, AT (2)
Hohe Wand, Wiener Neustadt, AT (1)
Ifonche, Tenerife, ES (61)
Izaña SE, Tenerife, ES (8)
Izaña NW, Tenerife, ES (5)
Jama, Tenerife, ES (13)
Kobala, Tolmin, SI (15)
Kuk, Tolmin, SI (1)
La Corona, Tenerife, ES (3)
Las Teresitas, Tenerife, ES (1)
Lijak, Nova Gorica, SI (4)
Monte Avena E, Feltre, IT (1)
Monta Avena S, Feltre, IT (11)
Monte Avena SW, Feltre, IT (7)
Monte Bernardia, Nimis, IT (2)
Monte Cucco, Umbria, IT (5)
Monte Dolada, Belluno, IT (1)
Monte Foce, Gubbio, IT (1)
Monte Linzone top, Lombardia, IT (2)
Monte Panarotta, Levico Terme, IT (8)
Monte Piana, Lago di Misurina, IT (1)
Monte Piz, Possagno, IT (6)
Monte Piz SE, Possagno, IT (2)
Monte Subasio NW, Assisi, IT (2)
Monte Subasio W, Assisi, IT (1)
Monte Tomba, Possagno, IT (10)
Monte Valinis, Meduno, IT (3)
Monte Valinis top, Meduno, IT (1)
Obertilliach, Osttirol, AT (1)
Petersberg, Sillian, AT (4)
Revine Lago, Treviso, IT (7)
Rifugio Perugia, Castelluccio, IT (3)
Rosengarten Paolina, Dolomiti, IT (3)
Sillian, Osttirol, AT (1)
Spitzbühl, Seiser Alm, IT (7)
Stalpe, Sillian, AT (5)
Sveti Peter, Gorenjska, SI (1)
Taucho, Tenerife, ES (13)
Thurntaler Alpegele, Sillian, AT (1)
Tre Pizzi, Matelica, IT (2)
Unterberghorn, Kössen, AT (3)
Unterberghorn top, Kössen, AT (4)
Unterberghorn W, Kössen, AT (1)
Valcava Antenna, Monte Linzone, IT (1)
Vrše, Tolmin, SI (2)

[anthonyrutten]

I can watch this stuff all day when it’s raining 🌧️

[gendashwhy]

Awesome Tom. I was an instructor at Massanutten and a coach at Bryce last century while at JMU. Never saw anyone para or hang the Shenandoah Valley until I found your channel and your flights over Luray. My last home in Va was Sperryville. Thank you! Inspired.

[leestevens]

Love these...can sit and A little bit of everything, in nice quality. Thanks.

[ohiyesa]

these are the best videos. Pure entertainment

[davidcussy]

Merci pour cette belle vidéo ! 😍 Je ne m'en lasse pas ! 🙂

[brusasfilme]

hello cloud 9! I really enjoy looking at your compilations. It would be really cool if the respective take-off sites/flight areas were displayed. thx

[PhilippeLarcher]

45:13 can't be Tenerife ;) =D
Thanks for the useful compilation !

[Desuett]

Da gibt es schon einige Spezalisten, die sollten nochmal in die Schule gehen und den Kontrollblick beim Aufziehen üben. Das kann unter Umständen wirklich schlimme Folgen haben und ins Auge gehen, wenn man das vernachlässigt.