Hang Gliding Devil's Dyke 20 Jan 2022

My first day out with my U2 160 glider. Freezing and windy January day with a few pilots on the hill. Two hours of flying with climbs up to 700' above take off. Went to the Truleigh Hill. After a longer floght i did a short one just to familiarise myself with my new glider.
Soundtrack made by myself in Ableton Live.

[@justhangin7186]

Sweet👌

[@maciejwolaniecki]

Thanks ✌

[@BariFPV]

Why do you get out of the harness so early on? Nice top landings.

[@maciejwolaniecki]

Thanks Bari. I get my legs off the harness early mainly to avoid unpleasant surprise just at the touch down and to focus on the glider control when most needed.

[@BariFPV]

@@maciejwolaniecki I understand the legs but totally forgot to include why on uprights so soon :) I reckon it's the same explanation? I stay on my base bar all the way into ground effect and then go to the uprights.

[@maciejwolaniecki]

@@BariFPV perhaps I have to delay turning upright. Prone position gives you better control and upright position better flare authority. On few occasions I landed in a strong wind gradient with virtually no wind close to the ground. The best option then is to flare immediately. If you can.

[@BariFPV]

@@maciejwolaniecki absolutely. I like fairly fast landings so I can fly through gradients. Being on the uprights takes away that vital airspeed in my opinion.

[@BariFPV]

So which wing do you usually fly?

[@maciejwolaniecki]

I used to fly Wills Wing Sport 2.155. I fly U2 160 since January