Once again probably high winds from the SW.  A slim chance of a safe take off if the wind comes onto Peña negra .  Not worth risking the S site at Lastra. Local mountain forewcast showing 65km at 3000m.  Saturday still looking good. 17.30hrs Not too bad and every one flew OK till thewind started […]

Models tried: Nearbirds Zippy and Woody Valley X alps GTO. I have tried to reduce my kit weight and dimensions this year.  There are now plenty of new models offering pod harnesses with considerably less weight and bulk than my Kortel Cannibal. Amongst the most desired, if the waiting list and price demand shows, the […]

The low pressure up near the UK moves more E introducing cooler air ovr the Peninsula.  This will give a drop in temperature (though only to around 32ºC).  Wind will continue to be very near, or probably over the limit for safe paragliding, though at the present time seems considerably better than yesterday a this […]