The A/C launch for Paragliders (Preview)

Lifting a paraglider in stronger winds can be difficult because of the great amount of force that the wing generates and the super rapid ascent the gliders receive as a result of this. The paraglider can ascend so fast that it can lift/jerk you into the air suddenly if you attempt to stop its rapid ascent with the brakes. Flying in stronger winds should be done with caution and this is a skill that takes a gradual approach.

One solution to the rapid glider ascent is the A/C launch. This launch is called this because the wing is lifted with one hand on the A risers and the 2nd hand managing the C risers to slow the wing’s ascent during a high wind pull up. After getting proficient at a standard Preset Hands launch, this variation can be learned almost instantly. The trade off is that you lose the ability to symmetrically lift the A risers as you can with the standard preset hands technique. If you have solid kiting ability, it is easy to center the wing after checking up the wings ascent. After checking the wing with the pull of the C risers, you release them and go ……

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