Bravery is not the absence of fear; but going on despite the fear! I consider you a brave man, flying in the face of fear with a sense of humor! Good job Darren!
...epic indeed Darren. Alps are so similar by texture to the Balkans in Bulgaria where I was born and raised, and so different by the Rocky's where I live currently. Amazing video as usual, really enjoyed it, thanks Darren it!!!
O, definitely, they are gorgeous, I have huge respect to them and flying is awesome. I live in Calgary, and Golden High Mountain Fly, BC is 3 hrs drive from Calgary closest to the Rockys and is very nice and popular site, if you decide It would be nice to go together and fly one day. Take care Darren!
Well done Darren , at last you converted all that height into speed and distance ,well done epic flight . I like the fact that you are honest about the fear factor ,that will keep you alive.👍 Reminds me of flying in the Scottish open along side Ronnie Freeman at cloud base.😰
Well done Darren and rest of the team. Greetings to Gordon, met him in Mexico some years back. Great flying, not sure about the singing 🎶 though.. 😂 Just kidding mate. Enjoy yourself, Fly high a d stay safe!
Love it bro your videos are class , I’m new to hanggliding im 2 months in and loving it. Your videos gives a great insite to comps , fun flights and teachings
These videos are great! Love the coverage. I just finished my 6th hang gliding lesson at Wallaby Ranch in FL. Really excited seeing the wonderful terrain in this video. Maybe one day soon I'll get to glide in the big mountains! Nice landing.
Thanks Peter! Some pilots wear a thingy on their thingy. I prefer to unzip the front of my harness and water the plants. Dehydration is countered by taking a bladder of water - I carry 3 litres which I sip through the tube you can see in my videos.
Question: Crossing those spineback ridges. Was the wind very light or just upslope at that time of day? I kept visualising violent rotor. Not flown in high mountains like this so excuse the ignorant question.
We're only flying in the big mountains in very light or nil wind. The wind you see is generally a thermic breeze coming up the slope. So no - I certainly haven't experienced violent rotor, though there are some fairly rough thermals in places. Low in the valleys you get a stronger wind, caused by the thermic breeze of the day. It's fairly predictable.
Yes David - in fact a number of people have landed in various river beds without issue. Though you have to be careful as some bits are covered in ankle breaking rocks.
Bravery is not the absence of fear; but going on despite the fear! I consider you a brave man, flying in the face of fear with a sense of humor! Good job Darren!
That terrain...... Wow! Incredible vid, thanks! Anyone who doesn’t immediately sign up for hang gliding after seeing that has a bit missing.
Wait until you see the next one... It blows this one to pieces for scenery!!!!
...epic indeed Darren. Alps are so similar by texture to the Balkans in Bulgaria where I was born and raised, and so different by the Rocky's where I live currently. Amazing video as usual, really enjoyed it, thanks Darren it!!!
Thank you Sotir! I'd like to visit the Rocky's one day actually - I bet it's great for flying isn't it?
O, definitely, they are gorgeous, I have huge respect to them and flying is awesome. I live in Calgary, and Golden High Mountain Fly, BC is 3 hrs drive from Calgary closest to the Rockys and is very nice and popular site, if you decide It would be nice to go together and fly one day. Take care Darren!
One day I will definitely come there!!! Not next year, but potentially the year after. I'd like to go on a grand tour....
Well done Darren , at last you converted all that height into speed and distance ,well done epic flight .
I like the fact that you are honest about the fear factor ,that will keep you alive.👍
Reminds me of flying in the Scottish open along side Ronnie Freeman at cloud base.😰
Thanks Mike! I'm always scared, I'm just a wuss! ;-)
Fantastic thanks again Darren. The live coverage has been increadible and your videos the icing on the cake, good luck today!!
You were right ..... EPIC.
BUT never thought I would hear Val Doonican mentioned in a hanggliding video!
I just couldn't help it!
Love these videos so much. Thanks for sharing Darren and well done again. Goal machine! Pete Dixon
Well done Darren and rest of the team. Greetings to Gordon, met him in Mexico some years back.
Great flying, not sure about the singing 🎶 though.. 😂
Just kidding mate. Enjoy yourself,
Fly high a d stay safe!
I'll say hi to Gordon - what's your proper name? He said he doesn't know who cloudsurfer is...
Hi Darren. Watching this from Australia. Love your work bringing the worlds to us.Really appreciate it and well done on your personal fling. Kerry
Been flying with some of your compadres from Australia - what a great bunch!
Fantastic vídeo Darren! This is EPIC! Showing to the world how is one of the greatest competition ever seen! Good bless your next tasks
Perfect landing !! thanks for share ..
Love it bro your videos are class , I’m new to hanggliding im 2 months in and loving it. Your videos gives a great insite to comps , fun flights and teachings
Thanks Ben! Welcome to hanggliding! So are you learning? Where are you based?
Epic.Thanks for putting this up. I could feel the pucker factor when in no mans land till she started to beep again hahaha
You're not kidding!
Great !!!!!!!
great flight, beautiful shot
Well done again, really exciting to watch
These videos are great! Love the coverage. I just finished my 6th hang gliding lesson at Wallaby Ranch in FL. Really excited seeing the wonderful terrain in this video. Maybe one day soon I'll get to glide in the big mountains! Nice landing.
Thank you!! Good luck with your lessons - it might seem tough at first but gets easier and before you know it you'll be thermalling up to 10,000ft!
Brilliant video, really enjoyed sharing the ride with you.
Well done mate , that was , as you rightfully said ..... EPIC , best Vid yet .
really wish I could be there ,, scenery is awesome.. enjoying it vicariously .
Brilliant and Fantastic
magnifico ,fantástico ,maravilhoso voo muito louco os comentários ,da hora,parabéns
Blooming amazing, How Kewl is that! :-).
fantastic scenery and a real “flying ace”!
flying ace... I wish!!!
Amazing!
Epic! Darren, tells us more about scores, team results, tactics etc.
Beautiful flight, Darren!!
Great job Darren.
wow!
Hi Darren, is there anything that is not scaring you to death?😜 Keep on racing!👍
No Thomas - EVERYTHING scares me!!
That was good!
Absolutely great video Darren, cheers for posting. Just how do pilots deal with want a pee on those long flights? Is dehydration a problem? Cheers.
Thanks Peter! Some pilots wear a thingy on their thingy. I prefer to unzip the front of my harness and water the plants. Dehydration is countered by taking a bladder of water - I carry 3 litres which I sip through the tube you can see in my videos.
Question: Crossing those spineback ridges. Was the wind very light or just upslope at that time of day? I kept visualising violent rotor. Not flown in high mountains like this so excuse the ignorant question.
We're only flying in the big mountains in very light or nil wind. The wind you see is generally a thermic breeze coming up the slope. So no - I certainly haven't experienced violent rotor, though there are some fairly rough thermals in places. Low in the valleys you get a stronger wind, caused by the thermic breeze of the day. It's fairly predictable.
Often the wind is coming up both sides of the ridge at once (and then booming off the top!)
Absolutely! That's why it's best to come in directly over the top of the ridge.
You're the man ,nicely done even greased the landing makes me
Want to dust off my sport 2
Do it!!! You need to fly...
Great videos Darren! Can the river bed, which looks very silted up, be used as an emergency landing?
Yes David - in fact a number of people have landed in various river beds without issue. Though you have to be careful as some bits are covered in ankle breaking rocks.
Superman
I guess a fly on the wall is the only option sometimes!
I half expect him to shout omg I’m flying!
That's on a another video ;-)
Just need a cup holder for a can of beer.
Nice idea... perhaps I could patent one for hang-gliders..