mundane, but necessary..
We’ve decidied that to do the Speedriding, we need to get a couple of lightweight harnesses, and do a bit of ski-vol, before scaling down the wing size… definately something to have a go at. It’s just down to equipment and timing now. The guys have put up a video of their escapades on youtube if you’d like a look, very nice… meanwhile….
…back to being a chalet maid, the last couple of days, chained to the ironing board, and sprucing the place up again, for the next guests. Inbetween all the chalet action and transfers, I managed to squeeze in a bit of cloud gazing… a couple of early, and later pics. The weather has been quite nice and bright and there were a few ploufs to be had yesterday. Avalanche risk down to 2 in and around the area, so very good. Winds have been from a Southerly direction,which generally brings in the warmer temperatures as the foehn wind faithfully discloses, albeit with a bit of an Easterly influence at mid mountain, and Westerly at high mountain. The foehn was only light, but expected to increase later this evening. We’re expecting a deterioration. Here are a couple of cloudscapes… taken earlier and later… surely you must know the cloud names… didn’t want to make it too easy!
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For Sale
We have for sale two Kortel Kamasutra 2 harnesses with pods. 1 XS and 1 M. They are both the latest models purchased in Sprng 2011 and the condition is ‘As New’ Both for €750.00 each + postage.
Kortel Kamasutra 2 with pod
We also have for sale a Small Kortel Kanibal Race, again in ‘As New’ condition with the new modified flight deck/chest strap arrangement. Yours at a mere snip of a price of only €600+ postage
Kortel Kanibal Race
Please feel free to email us at info@flyers-lodge.com …
Autumn Is Upon Us
Autumn is definately here, with the treetops all turning, the temperature dipping, a regular dampness in the morning, and condensation on the windscreens. The snow has made a fleeting appearance , settling on Varan, and the surrounding mountains although then disappearing… just a minor taste of things to come. Our flying has now taken on the more serene character of gentle air and mild soaring. It is all still very enjoyable as what we don’t have in the spring and summer months in the shape of strong thermals and xc potential, we make up for in the sheer beauty of the changing landscape and the depth of colour, artists revel in. So here’s to welcoming in all the changes that mother natures offers….. We are still flying, but just scraping climb outs now.
