SIV: The Inside Story - The unexpected consequences of a first Paragliding SIV Course: A Documentary

An uncensored look at what really happens on a paragliding SIV (& Wing Control) Course. From simple collapses to the full stall, SIV Instructor Toby Colombé coaches Karl and George to the next level (with some unexpected consequences!)

To learn more about "The SIV Building Blocks" - the Passion Paragliding philosophy of SIV and Wing Control: (eeek. We'll add this in mid January)

[gadgetgeorge]

Wow, Fantastic memories and it definitely changed me as a LAT pilot. I can’t wait to return to Turkey for more 😁😁😁👍
Big thanks to all the team 👍

[Mullekular]

i have seen tons of paragliding videos due to the fact i am learning to fly. But this video for sure is one of the best - maybe the best - video i have seen so far. Thanks for that.

[xistsixt]

Watching this even before starting the basic course helped a lot. I like the way you guide the pilots, calm, focused, simple. Not all teachers are talented on this level of communication... You are

[spindrift]

You got 15 dislikes. How on God's earth could anyone dislike this video, your course or you and your team. One word...Awesome!

[jamesdonovan]

My very favorite PG video yet. I'm a P2 in US with 20 hrs. I want to do SIV. I hope i can find the quality of this course in US. Super impressed Toby and crew - Jimmy D from Ellenville NY

[torekvalheim]

Excellent video as always. I have been thinking about paragliding for years, and I did my first ever tandem in Slovenia in September with a very skilled pilot. That was amazing. I was not scared for a second - just enjoying the very short 30 minutes in the air :-) I am approaching 62, but I really would like to try this out. Thanks a lot. Greetings from Norway

[renatopereira]

Great idea to produce a SIV video based on the point of view of two pilots. 👏🏼

[mortenpetersen]

Very well made video and extremely instructional, it should be the law to watch before even starting to paraglide.
I started end marts and is now working to finish level 4 with a combination of ridge soaring, combined with winch launch and boat launches.
SIV is definately up, at the latest spring 2023

[RyanElliot]

I just learned to paraglide in South Africa and the idea of doing a SIV course sounded terrifying. After watching this I’m actually looking forward to progressing to a point where I can do this. Very well-made video and thanks for the info!

[dougpatterson]

Nice promotional video! Well done Passion team and Kieran Campbell!

[richardaldom]

I am not a paraglider pilot, but am PPSEL. I really enjoyed watching the various evolutions the pilots executed. I can only imagine how much having the instructor in your ear walking you through the maneuvers helped the learning experience. The line over landing was especially impressive, not only for the calmness of the instructor but the pilot's ability to work through the emergency and safely land. Being a former sailor I like to use the term "Bravo Zulu" the signal sent for a job well done and this video certainly was a job well done!!

[bobflyman]

Excellent warts and all video Toby. I watched all 41m 26s of it! I still remember when you were in your camper I think and working for Brett Janaway 14 years ago in Slovenia and you talked me through a spiral at Lake Bohinj. Congrats on all you've achieved since then. Well done. And well done to the guys who particpated too.

[samcha]

Seriously one of the best video I have seen about SIV. Im from Canada & I'm really thinking about going to turkey Really Nice Job, well Abslty Amazing.

[billcallahan]

Fantastic to all who contributed but especially to the editor! Extremely well done of a difficult job of putting it all together in a sensible manner! Excellent music choice too!

[Snagglepuss]

Great video, thinking of entering the sport, good to see that problems can be fixed. Just a note, if you gave this a thumbs down then why waste your time watching it. A many thanks to George and Karl cheers guys from NZ

[drewmurray]

I'm an Aussie fresh minted PG2. After watching this I'm thinking an SIV course is not as scary as I thought it would be.

Thanks for an informative video.

[pasturesnewfarm]

Excellent work Toby and Kieran! Absolutely amazing course and what a great video. Thanks for not making me look too bad! ;) Hope to see you at the GWO this year.

[Schuboxde]

Watched this when it first came out and just watched again. I did this course with Toby and Mike several years ago and the vid brought back great memories and really got my adrenaline flowing. Toby is a super teacher and both he and Mike are wonderful assets to the sport. So fun to hear some of the unique Toby instructional terms such as, "piff-paff" and "off you go"!

[britishnomad]

Brilliant video...well done George & Karl 👍🏽🤙🏽
Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

[andyinzuerich]

Wow. Such an engaging and interesting video. I was captivated the whole time. I am just coming to the end of my Brevet course in paragliding and looking at next steps. I appreciate so much the uncut nature of this video, it was super interesting and big kudos to the guys. Loved the landing with the cravat, and the accidental reserve deployment!