Speedfly Junkies

Speaking with pilots on the hill there is clearly a misunderstanding of the many terms used to describe the use of these small speed wings. This is understandable as the sport is new and exact terminology is still not set in stone. Below is how i and many speedflyers and speedriders see the definitions:

Speed flying:

Foot launching a speedwing. Descending a hill or mountain side with high ground speed and sink rate.

Speed riding:

SKi launching a speedwing. Descending a hill or mountain side with high ground speed and sink rate.

High wind soaring:

Soaring a small canopy of any size in winds to high to soar a regular paraglider. This is not speedflying even though a speedwing is typically used.

I have just returned from a great weekend up in the Lake District having met some great people and had some great speed flying runs! 2500ft top to bottom with a chopper ride to launch is something you don’t forget! Check out the videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/0eden0.

Speedflying is gaining in popularity and displays like this can only help. An article on the event is due in the August edition of Skywings mag!

Safe speeding all,
Dan

Speedfly Junkies is having a facelift. Please hang tight, it’ll all be finished soon!