Paraglider Takeoff Kaleidoscope XXL #2

This is just a simple compilation of more than 270 paraglider take offs performed in 2020 & 2021 (and 2 hang gliders ;)). 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.

Paragliding takeoff sites:
Belvedere, Dolomiti, IT (4)
Boville Ernica, Lazio, IT (8)
Cassino, Frosinone, IT (6)
Cima della Mandria, Possagno, IT (9)
Col Rodella SW, Dolomiti, IT (9)
Col Rodella basin, Dolomiti, IT (17)
Colli di San Fermo, Casazza, IT (6)
Cordoncillo, La Pintada, CO (4)
Cornizzolo, Lombardia, IT (7)
Fontanile, Castelluccio, IT (2)
Golzentipp Scheibe, Obertilliach, AT (13)
Heimkehrerkreuz, Sillian, AT (6)
Helm W, Pustertal, IT (2)
Ifonche, Tenerife, ES (1)
Kobala, Tolmin, SI (5)
Kronplatz N, Bruneck, IT (2)
Lijak, Nova Gorica, SI (14)
Monta Avena S, Feltre, IT (11)
Monte Baldo, Lago di Garda, IT (1)
Monte Farno, Lombardia, IT (1)
Monte Foce, Gubbio, IT (1)
Monte Panarotta, Levico Terme, IT (23)
Monte Piana, Lago di Misurina, IT (1)
Monte Piz, Possagno, IT (8)
Monte Rena, Albino, IT (3)
Monte Scalambra top, Serrone, IT (7)
Monte Subasio NW, Assisi, IT (5)
Monte Subasio SW, Assisi, IT (3)
Monte Subasio W, Assisi, IT (9)
Monte Valinis top, Meduno, IT (1)
Norma, Latina, IT (16)
Petersberg, Sillian, AT (7)
Piani di Montioli, Sarnano, IT (8)
Piz Boé, Dolomiti, IT (2)
Revine Lago, Treviso, IT (2)
Roccasecca dei Volsci, Latina, IT (2)
Rosengarten Paolina, Dolomiti, IT (7)
Sattel, Sillian, AT (1)
Santa Pola, Alicante, ES (2)
Siete, Piedechinche, CO (1)
Spitzbühl, Seiser Alm, IT (1)
Stalpe, Sillian, AT (21)
Thurntaler Alpegele, Sillian, AT (3)
Thurntaler top, Sillian, AT (1)
Tre Pizzi, Matelica, IT (5)
Valcava Antenna, Monte Linzone, IT (5)

Glider brands appearing in the video: Advance (48), Air Design (10), airG Products (2), Bruce Goldsmith Design (15), Gin Gliders (15), Gradient (3), Icaro Paragliders (8), Mac Para (4), Niviuk Paragliders (5), Nova (44), Ozone (20), Papillon Paragliding (6), Phi (22), Sky Paragliders (6), Skyman (2), Skywalk Paragliders (38), Supair (5), Swing Paragliders (9), UP Paragliders (11), U-Turn (10)

[feuquegougueul]

I just think i'm too old and in bad physical condition, now, but how I enjoy flying, gliding, some years ago! I'm 73 YO now, and I miss gliding, but it's all over now !. You, lucky friends, always able to fly, have a little think for me, and I wish you nives flights !. Be safe, and enjoy long years of pleasure !... Charles.

[flinkermarkus]

Thank you C9 for these condensed launch analyses. I think we can all learn a lot from these launches. Especially from the starts that are not quite perfect. One thing I personally learned last season: Backward starts are not always the best technique. You have to practice both forward and reverse starts to be able to choose the right technique for the current conditions. Only when you have trained both can you really choose freely.

[milolouis]

First ever Youtube video I favourited was a base jumping video with just some great progressive music. Love this too much.

[dgmoriggia]

90% of the people in this video skip the CONTROL PHASE... just run and hope for the best... thats is how accidents happen. NEVER skip the control phase !!!!

[manixburn]

I love takeoff ! When the magic happen. And also a instant resume of pilot skill, sensitivity.

[youtischia]

Great video ! For us still improving our technique this is brilliant. Well done.

[waylingtons]

Two of my favourite things. Drum and bass and paragliding 😃 🪂

[sidhuprakash]

Nice videos from different locations. Safe fly to all gliders.

[PhilippeLarcher]

I'm thinking I need landing compilations now :D

[freshnelly]

Totally enjoyed this (totally addicted!) Thanks for the fix!

[BariFPV]

Nice to see 100s of launches and the do’s and don’ts

[Ellirius]

Let me re-introduce you to my good friend - Mr. Groundhandling. If your launch sucks - it's probably because you've been ghosting him.

[boscobeck]

Super Video und der Sound ist ganz nach meinem Geschmack!

[ohiyesa]

Why dont people kite for a second before launching? they're always in a hurry

[ChrisJewell]

Great launches, so many to watch very much enjoyed.

[Avrora]

20:50 very dangerous take off. That pilot was extremely close to get ass fracture😁

[arnateri]

My Brave Lovely teenager, . second flier. God bless you.

[parapotiste]

tres interessant ! it had been nice to insert the site names....they are so attractive! i only recognized Castelluccio, Cornizzolo, Canazei, ifonche, Kronplatz....colli san fermo?

[robertlettner]

Nice video enjoyed the entire thing!

I'm new to paragliding and so I wonder, it looks like most pilots are too hard on their breaks as they start, and run against the wing to start. It seems like less break would be more comfortable, easier to fly off.