Hang gliding in Medellin? Anyone know? (NOT parapaente)

rhydewithdis (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 24, 2008, 09:47:

vicshere says on Sep 24, 2008, 10:04:

remember
Parapaente
is cheaper and easier to learn and for the mountains in Colombia it makes more sense than a typical hand glider

listo

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gringoloid (Trustee board) says on Sep 24, 2008, 10:08:

you need to pm papichulo

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Bunyipcatcher says on Sep 24, 2008, 13:49:

G'day mate,

Yes I have seen some hangliding being done on the drive through to the coast. It was on the north side of Medellin up in the mountains right on the main road.

From PoorButHappy Posted Pics

From PoorButHappy Posted Pics

I dont live in Medellin, so best bet would be to try and get up that way on a weekend and see what is happening.

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papiChulo says on Sep 24, 2008, 13:50:

rhydewithdis... I sent you an email today but if you're really set on hangliding still call Ruben he can find you a good instructor for that.

I haven't seen any hangliders in Medallo either but I would think its possible. I know they do it around Cali near Piedechinche(sp).

What I like about parapente over hangliding is the portability of the equipment and the ease of setting up. Once at a launch site I can be airbourne in 5 minutes... not possible w/ a hanglider. I can also check my gear in as checked luggage when traveling only weighs 15-25kg you have pay $$$ to travel with your hangliding gear as it won't be accepcted as checked luggage.

Another point... do you have a car in Colombia as you will need one to fly it. With a paraglider you can put in the back of a taxi, bus, friends car etc...

If you think parapente is boring just check out the videos on this site... http://parateam.com/images or go to San Felix around mid day and check out the crazy acro pilots there.

as I said before amigo... Call Ruben fly 310 517 7940

paz

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papiChulo says on Sep 24, 2008, 13:52:

gLoid... thanks buddy and Ruben is waiting for your call... I told him on saturday you might be calling him.

cheers

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Bunyipcatcher says on Sep 24, 2008, 13:56:

How did you get the images to come through. I tried to put a couple on of what I saw and they arent there....Is there some sort of information page about doing this sort of thing?

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PBHjon says on Sep 24, 2008, 14:00:

the problem with paragliding or hanggliding in Medallin is that you will probably be drowned or pummeled to death in these unending rain/hail storms.

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papiChulo says on Sep 24, 2008, 14:02:

PBHjon... yes LOL.

sport flying is very weather dependant... paragliding = parawaiting

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papiChulo says on Sep 24, 2008, 14:17:

truthseeker.. no I don't hanglide... too much shagging around with the gear. Just parapente for me thanks.

BTW... dude... you remember that girl in the avtar/pic thing?

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Gringo Spy says on Sep 24, 2008, 19:31:

hey papi which glider do you fly? I have a Wills Wing but haven't flown in a while.

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papiChulo says on Sep 24, 2008, 22:27:

gringo spy... I have a swing w/ a wills wing harness... I confess I haven't flown in over a year since my last time in colombia... :(

Bring your gear with you, we can even store our gear at flys place at San Felix.


paz

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Gringo Spy says on Sep 25, 2008, 02:13:

My bad! I meant to say I have a Wills Wing harness and a Swing glider, the Arcus.

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papiChulo says on Sep 25, 2008, 03:44:

dude we have the same gear...lol.

now if you tell me your wing is yellow...?

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Gringo Spy says on Sep 25, 2008, 16:24:

L - Blue F.Y.I. The last time I flew was off a cliff above the Pacific ocean with a not so soft landing. In a nutshell I went splat up against a construction shed. It was either that or a concrete wall, I opted for the one with more flex. Bloodied from head to toe and embarrassed beyond belief but no broken bones so I can't complain too much. Tore a few lines but have since had them repaired by a certified tech out of Idaho.

I look forward to getting my gear down to Medello and flying there!

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PBHjon says on Sep 25, 2008, 21:51:

It seems to me the best place to fly would be Penyol/Guatape since the land there is beautiful. I imagine you could probably just hop off the giant rock, as long as you dont mind climbing 500 steps on the way up.

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Gringo Spy says on Sep 25, 2008, 22:50:

San Felix is the place to fly if you are in Medello. Close by and usually good conditions for flying.

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