Hike and Fly – Moel Eilio

Bryn and I have been slowly learning to fly over the last 18 months. We started on Moel Eilio with Bryn’s speedwing then decided it might be wise to do a course and so we went to Spain in December 2018. I’ve had a bit more coaching here in Wales since then and I have a slower wing (than the speed wing that Bryn flies) designed primarily for hike and fly. It can be a frustrating sport as a beginner, you need the wind to be exactly right for a plan to work but when it comes together it is a lovely way to descend the mountains.

This is only some GoPro footage captured from my helmet but I hope it shows the beautiful simplicity of flying down as the sun sets and your buddy speeds off into the distance

If you like the look of flying check out the BHPA website for a list of qualified schools: https://www.bhpa.co.uk

If you are in Wales I can recommend Steve at Mid Wales Paragliding Centre. http://www.mwpgc.co.uk

This is the wing I am using: http://niviuk.com/en/light-series/skin3p It is super light, weighing only 1.8KG!! I have a reserve and a harness with an airbag and the total weight is about 4.5kg which includes the rucksack so it’s not a chore to carry it up.

The music is by Nick Mulvey, the track is Fever to the Form.

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