ground launching

[mike100 0]

anyone have a cheap cheap ground launching system or something suitable? please remember this is an exercise in cheap fun. thanks

[JohnnyMarko 1]

I DONT!!!

[aresye 0]

You might want to update your profile, because while not all ground launchers skydive first, the majority do, and it's critical to know how to fly a canopy low to the ground. If you haven't skydived first, or don't have many jumps, make sure you look up a good mentor who can teach you, because it's definitely not simple, and a lot of factors play into it, especially within mountainous regions with anabatic/katabatic winds, turbulence, you name it. I think a lot of people get the impression that GL-ing isn't as dangerous as skydiving or BASE jumping because you aren't hurtling yourself out at high altitudes. Nothing could be further from the truth. Low-level terrain flight is some of most dangerous flying you can do, regardless if you're flying an actual aircraft, or a canopy.

Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours.

[Calvin19 0]

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anyone have a cheap cheap ground launching system or something suitable? please remember this is an exercise in cheap fun. thanks

[mike100 0]

couldnt agree more. i've been jumping for about 5yrs and simply put. I dont want to use my rig for GL-ing as its gonna get snagged and generally roughed up.

[davelepka 4]

Stop double posting, and go troll for free gear in the classifieds.

The other option is to get some GL training, and buy some GL specific gear so nothing gets dragged through the brush.

[freakboy066 0]

Go on speedflying forums and look for the correct gear to use.

http://freakboy066.tripod.com/