Surfing on the treetops

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 พ.ค. 2022
  • In search of a landing spot… Flying down the valley with a tailwind, during paragliding competition in Brasov area, Romania.

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  • @papucimurdari
    @papucimurdari 2 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    This was more thrilling to watch than any Hollywood movie ever made

  • @valjatriogina228
    @valjatriogina228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    In this situation my sweat would have produced enough heat, to make the glider climb! Fighting till the end! Well done!

    • @michi19935
      @michi19935 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HAHA

  • @AdrianCiuplea
    @AdrianCiuplea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    it's soo good you got this recorded! Otherwise no one would believe you, or they'll say you're just making it up :)
    I'm glad you made it!

    • @alexkolesov1126
      @alexkolesov1126  2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      😂👍❤️
      It was an experience of a lifetime, trust me )))

    • @rodarmor
      @rodarmor 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexkolesov1126 😂😂😂❤❤❤

  • @paraglideworldwide2643
    @paraglideworldwide2643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Amazing. One of the most gripping paragliding landing videos ever!

  • @XC_Tom
    @XC_Tom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I still can't believe this worked out.

  • @onewheelisbetterthan2
    @onewheelisbetterthan2 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The whole time i was looking for what tree you were going to crash into....then you did but were still going. Ahhhhhh i was gasping and rooting for you. What a rush this must have been

  • @dimml0r
    @dimml0r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    there is a lot of comments about how skillfull and great the safe was. it sure was exciting to watch BUT
    if you ever in this kind of situation, aim for a tree, and take the damage to the glider.
    he touched (significantly) the tree not only with the harness but also later with one side of the wing. this is both (in case of collapse) life threatening in the this altitude. he was more than lucky

    • @aaronsimmons4675
      @aaronsimmons4675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that’s what i would’ve done. no way i have the skill to do as he did at this point.

    • @dimml0r
      @dimml0r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      this had nothing to do with skill. that was just luck and daring. thank got he was lucky but please. you did not get at all what i was saying

    • @TushhsuT
      @TushhsuT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That hit with a side of the wing was really bad..
      but what do you mean aim for a tree and take damage to the glider?
      You mean to really aim to the tree and than to climb down? That is frankly what I would probably do - the slowest possible approach and landing on a tree..

    • @dimml0r
      @dimml0r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@TushhsuT yes. it is what you learn in flying school. in this kind of situation dont risk it.... fly controlled into a tree. there is almost zero risk. it just costs you money to repair the wing.

    • @BariFPV
      @BariFPV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With HGs you have to really aim, PGs with so many lines usually get tangled up pretty well to break the fall. Glider usually survives too but it’s always prudent to send the wing for inspection.

  • @mikekelsey6777
    @mikekelsey6777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow! Talk about threading the needle... I was holding my breath for quite a bit of the traverse down the cannon. Was so glad when I first saw the dirt road through the trees. So with that you would at least have an easy walk out if you manage a good landing. And considering the terrain, that was indeed a a pretty good landing.

  • @Kozo0908
    @Kozo0908 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My heart is RACING. I am glad you managed to land safely.

  • @luckyboy9339
    @luckyboy9339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damn man you scared the sheet out of me. I'm so glad you made it. Those trees looked so tall and scary.

  • @billS-c3n
    @billS-c3n 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice job of keeping it together. We all make bad decisions from time to time. Pucker factor 11. Highly entertaining and educational.

  • @Yuremax
    @Yuremax 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Scratching the balls. 😁Nice execution, chapeau!!👏

  • @condorenvy
    @condorenvy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn! Kicking treetops and clipping wingtips! Well done!

  • @MichaelStrother
    @MichaelStrother 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Krikey. That was amazing. Well done!

  • @terrystrahl3275
    @terrystrahl3275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG hearing your Vario helps with the drama

  • @andreasagathaggelou5187
    @andreasagathaggelou5187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think that you handled the situation very well. Well done.

  • @drankiesays
    @drankiesays 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alfer Hitchckock would be imprested...Good Luck!

  • @localhawk1
    @localhawk1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hard to believe ... what a video, thanks for sharing

  • @NABIL4PG
    @NABIL4PG 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing this! One of the best if not THE best "Glider Seeking Terra Firma in the Forest" video! All is good until I saw the houses, more scary than landing in a tree, the "broccoli" crown, not the pine! Excellent landing and congratulations!

  • @MarcoSerralheiro
    @MarcoSerralheiro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jesus! Well done, you cold blooded guy!

  • @DomesticDave
    @DomesticDave 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lucky Boy 😁 Hats off to you for keeping your cool, nice one

  • @jtholmes8626
    @jtholmes8626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    THat was fun to watch. NGU! Never give up.

  • @FlyWithSergio
    @FlyWithSergio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video! Keep calm so well and very nice reactions every time. Good but next time...you know...be carefull

    • @alexkolesov1126
      @alexkolesov1126  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Fly with Sergio Yes, I know… this wasn’t on purpose. Thank you for your kind words 👍

  • @michaelyoung9890
    @michaelyoung9890 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m sure you had to check your britches after that one mate. Glad you are ok. Holy cow. I thought you were in the trees. Nice work

  • @Industrialmann
    @Industrialmann 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ну ты красавчик! Просто триллер какой-то 😃💪

  • @livefreedontdie2815
    @livefreedontdie2815 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    haha the sounds of your harness brushing the trees make this video.... good flying... glad you made it out unscathed

    • @alexkolesov1126
      @alexkolesov1126  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only my pride… got scathed… just a little bit 😁

  • @abitofaviation
    @abitofaviation 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Serious survival skills! Well done!

  • @DaanVerhaar
    @DaanVerhaar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was breathtaking, great safe! I have just completed phase 1 of my beginners course in the Austrian Alps and this was (and still is after watching this video) one of my greatest fears; not able to find a proper landing spot.
    I really love nature and am very environmental minded, but this almost justifies deforestation... ;-)

  • @nobojyotiroy8631
    @nobojyotiroy8631 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm like... How come 😳😳😳
    Awesome skill bro, thank you for sharing this video.

  • @davidballard6443
    @davidballard6443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what a nail biter! amazing glide, and patience!

  • @ParaglidingChronicles
    @ParaglidingChronicles 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow must have been scary man, i know the feeling of getting stranded. good thing you got out of it safe !

  • @MarlonJonat
    @MarlonJonat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unfassbar...einfach unfassbar das du da nochmal rausgekommen bist! Knapper gehts nicht!

  • @Kliberp
    @Kliberp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMFG! I did saw this video few weeks ago in Whatsapp and today I ve seen it again and the stress Level was at top, only Pilots could really know how you fell in that moment, to be honest I wouldn't gone that far I saw a couple of spots wich I could land in that situation, but you manage it superb, congrats for that save in a now historical flying video, lol!

    • @nilomardesouza5
      @nilomardesouza5 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maybe he knew the place already, so he knew there was landing spot down there, otherwise he would have gone for a small clearing in the road. I would have gone big ears above the clearing.

  • @paracops
    @paracops 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh my goodness, this is incredible. nice save

  • @timdotchin5971
    @timdotchin5971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very well handled. I wouldn’t have gone down that gully in the first place, but there you go 😅

    • @alexkolesov1126
      @alexkolesov1126  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would never done it too if I was just free-flying… somehow, flying a comp after 13 year break leads you to making strange decisions 😂

    • @timdotchin5971
      @timdotchin5971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good work 👍😂. Stay safe, and maybe have a look at some of the comments on the Hang Glider pages that have shared this video 😅😂😂😂

    • @alexkolesov1126
      @alexkolesov1126  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@timdotchin5971 Do you have a link to those hang glider pages that you mention? Just curious )))

    • @timdotchin5971
      @timdotchin5971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here you go;
      facebook.com/groups/772690156104749/permalink/7812173498823011/
      You may need to join the group to view the thread.
      Have fun 🤩😂

  • @iMan_official_au
    @iMan_official_au 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done mate 👏

  • @miloradpopovicflyer
    @miloradpopovicflyer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    :0 Oh man!!! Must be one of the luckiest days in your life!!! :0

  • @user-ny2bx8ez1c
    @user-ny2bx8ez1c 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I saw that clearing, I said to myself, you better put it down THERE !

  • @FransHenskens
    @FransHenskens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hells bells, I have no idea how you did that, but well done getting out of a very sticky situation!

  • @shawneby2079
    @shawneby2079 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice!

  • @guilhermeneves421
    @guilhermeneves421 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Meu deus.. Que agonia ver esse piloto fazer isso, tem que ter muita prática e conhecer muito a meteorologia e o comportamento da atmosfera. Fora do meu nível. Parabéns e cuidado moço.. Abraços, BR. 🇧🇷

  • @LdeJ74
    @LdeJ74 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Miraculous and marvelous !!!!

  • @marcosmmsfree
    @marcosmmsfree 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Glider is a Mother! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @riverrose3089
    @riverrose3089 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    well done, the best of all outcomes

  • @markjohntowse5347
    @markjohntowse5347 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn that was Epic!!!

  • @alberguti3937
    @alberguti3937 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Incredible!

  • @imsouthwood
    @imsouthwood 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    With no 'out' field, that was well ballsy! Cool

  • @ParaglidingPartner
    @ParaglidingPartner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never have I squeezed my underpants with my butt while watching a PG video, until this day... 😅 It felt as if we made it through this together 😂

  • @AngrocSound
    @AngrocSound 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did you enter a proximiity flying contest? 😅 Superb vid!

  • @parapotiste
    @parapotiste 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    la meilleure video de parapente. Signée jack Reacher

  • @waldemirmaia810
    @waldemirmaia810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unbelievable. How you were calm... My God...

  • @parapentemoamoa6109
    @parapentemoamoa6109 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impresionante!

  • @notthestig8524
    @notthestig8524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Let go of them risers...... Fly that thing!

  • @djimdan
    @djimdan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Как я тебя понимаю))))). все здесь прекрасно, и высота и звук вариометра и задницей по веткам, все очень знакомо))))))). как будто сам пролетел.

  • @loicdijoux7627
    @loicdijoux7627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    franchement chapeau bas , respect 😮

  • @JonasPersi
    @JonasPersi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    damn boy. love that save

  • @glideasia2313
    @glideasia2313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy shit Alex,,,,that was amazing! lol

    • @alexkolesov1126
      @alexkolesov1126  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Geoff… pure miracle it was😅

    • @glideasia2313
      @glideasia2313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexkolesov1126 I am sure there was a touch skill involved too....

  • @Harry_Haller
    @Harry_Haller 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the Boss.

  • @fazan4268
    @fazan4268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nossa , muito show mesmo , voo ralado em 👍

  • @user-ux2vw3mb3r
    @user-ux2vw3mb3r 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Молодец. Мастер. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @bohai486
    @bohai486 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome! 😮

  • @Haminator50
    @Haminator50 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh wow, that was awesome so close

  • @mauriziochina
    @mauriziochina 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My man.... I'm sure you will not get trapped like this next time... However glad that everything ended up fine

  • @IvanIvoMartinetti
    @IvanIvoMartinetti 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    BRAVO!!!

  • @parafly76
    @parafly76 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Красавчик!

  • @camotobe
    @camotobe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The end is great.

  • @PavlosDimitriadis
    @PavlosDimitriadis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Είσαι θεός !

  • @plane3613
    @plane3613 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh la la la laaaa🥵🥵👍👍👏👏

  • @asripgperlis6126
    @asripgperlis6126 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Huhhhhh..treetop master ...scary yoooo

  • @Larzemensch
    @Larzemensch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My god, you had a lot of kilo's of good luck there! How did you get in this situation in the first place?

  • @marceloneves117
    @marceloneves117 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incrível, 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

  • @arturadamienia7091
    @arturadamienia7091 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow🤩

  • @Rickybobby1342
    @Rickybobby1342 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You get lucky once in awhile. That day was your day brother

  • @alexoutdoor_
    @alexoutdoor_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Since this day, he started speedflying

  • @paulino3320
    @paulino3320 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Normally they show a map of where they fly in this kind of videos.... more interesting would be a screen with the blood pressure and heartrate in this case........ man you´ve been lucky this time.... great.... :-)

  • @gunar7856
    @gunar7856 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great ride … so lucky ! Watch your brakes in the video … I think you were scared and so you pulled them most of the time 20-30 cm! I think this is what most of the pilots would do! Hands fully up could bring you farther…

  • @SkidzFPV
    @SkidzFPV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    😬. That was terrifying to watch, when your wing clipped the top of the tree I thought you where done for, but you seemed to get lucky a few times. However, next time don’t let yourself get so low without any outs, that’s definitely not a safe way to fly. That wasn’t surfing tree tops, that was freaking scuba diving in a Forrest 🤣

    • @warrenkral6562
      @warrenkral6562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Forrest scuba lol😆😆😆

  • @user-rf1ct8we2s
    @user-rf1ct8we2s 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Железные нервы!

  • @best.paragliding
    @best.paragliding 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Every meter matters💪👍😃

  • @warrenkral6562
    @warrenkral6562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    JEEZE
    DUDE!!! I cannot believe you made it out of that!!!

    • @alexkolesov1126
      @alexkolesov1126  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Believe me, I don’t believe it either 😅

    • @nilomardesouza5
      @nilomardesouza5 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@alexkolesov1126 i touched the top of a tree once and it twisted me and brought me to the ground , i was luck i didnt get hurt at the time. . And you touched your harness and then the tip of your wing 😲

  • @DAVINCIGLIDERSDlog
    @DAVINCIGLIDERSDlog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW~~

  • @Voronkotya
    @Voronkotya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Я держал за тебя кулачки :)

    • @alexkolesov1126
      @alexkolesov1126  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Спасибо )) я тоже сам за себя держал … на клевантах )))

  • @paraglidingSafety
    @paraglidingSafety 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lucky you! dont grab the risers :)

  • @milolouis
    @milolouis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow Insane.

  • @eugenekey4997
    @eugenekey4997 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Молодец!

  • @laserflight
    @laserflight 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, what a safe.. congratulations... you should have moved away from the tree tops from the start, directly to the centre-line..
    Keep it safe

  • @flyinbryanfpv
    @flyinbryanfpv 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I might have to replay this lol

  • @philredmond
    @philredmond 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "hmmmm...wonder what my {whap} altitude..is {whap whap]...let's look at the {whap} vario {whap} ..."
    Only good decision here was to take that slope at the end.

  • @nelggyboy
    @nelggyboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh my, that's cutting it way to fine

  • @blaz667
    @blaz667 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweaty hands just watching this.. :)

  • @johnchristopher5201
    @johnchristopher5201 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Phenomenal flying. Unreal video!

  • @hl1tal
    @hl1tal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    불안..불안.. good luck !

  • @shawneby2079
    @shawneby2079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buahahhaa love this sport!!!!

  • @MarosVice908
    @MarosVice908 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice proxy line!
    have you considered speedflying?
    youd make one hell of an pilot

  • @ohiyesa2328
    @ohiyesa2328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wild

  • @333YADA
    @333YADA 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Аааах...нно! Молодца!

  • @gluxoff
    @gluxoff 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lucky!

  • @thomas-louiscote477
    @thomas-louiscote477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great reaction! Glad that you safely landed. Were you in the lee? What a sinky gully!

    • @alexkolesov1126
      @alexkolesov1126  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, in the lee and with the tailwind from the left. The valley bottom was another 200 m ahead but I wouldn’t make it for sure, so took whatever was available.

    • @rpi6531
      @rpi6531 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexkolesov1126 ... and is very good you did. In that valley below you would have met two rows of high voltage wires, a railroad and a busy highway.

  • @Pintuuuxo
    @Pintuuuxo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not bad... for a human! (Alien II) :-)

  • @meow121.5
    @meow121.5 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Surreal