Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2013: the deluge

Is this the unluckiest Paragliding World Cup Superfinal in history? First the rain fell so hard and so destructively at the original competition venue that organisers were forced to shift the entire comp at short notice 200km to Governador Valadares. Then, after a brilliant first few days flying in classic skies a political storm hit, […] …read more

Source: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

“Paragliding Is Not A Racing Sport”

Just when you thought you’d read every opinion imaginable on the subject of paragliding competitions… here’s another! Flying into the glinting last rays of the sun, buzzing from the views and sensations of the last few hours, and excited about the ongoing adventure to be had wherever I land: this is why I fly. […] …read more

Source: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine

Tuesday Tip: Choosing the right type of goals

This tip is from issue 151 of Cross Country magazine and comes from an article about motivation. We interviewed Chrigel Maurer’s Red Bull X-Alps team mate sports psychologist Thomas Theurillat We often talk about setting goals in free flight. But what type of goal you set is as important, says Thomas. “Most pilots focus too […] …read more

Source: Cross Country – International Free Flying Magazine