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Deep down all of us want to share our wildest dreams and the realities that we create with them to the audience that wishes to see us doing that, be it close family & friends or be it reaching out to masses outside of Paragliding. So, I got a chance to ask how to make it happen to someone who is managing to do it pretty well! Press Play and unlock the art of telling a story in paragliding by Jake Holland 🎥🤩
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In This Episode You’ll Learn:
The history and logic behind the GAP scoring formula.
How distance, speed, and leading points determine the winner.
What a “task” really is and how different formats (race vs. time trial) change your strategy.
Practical advice for your first competition from a scoring yoda's perspective.
Press Play & transform yourself into an informed competitor🥳
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There is much more to reserve parachutes than just getting them repacked periodically and in a correct way! This talk is a snippet from one of our most replayed moments from an episode where we ended up revealing The Real Truth about Reserve Parachutes.
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A harness to a paraglider pilot is the same as a cockpit to a jet fighter pilot, and making a choice can be tough for when it comes to picking your best throne in the skies! That's why in this episode we dive behind the scenes and decode the dynamics behind responsible decision making for when it comes to choosing a harness every time you practice the art of flight in all it's glory.
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Racing is a word usually said for the practice of celebrating human excellence when it comes to comparing ourselves to others of our own kind, but in Paragliding world under the Sports Racing Series banner, we see a man become architect of a race type that promises to be more fun and games than anything we've seen before. Brett is no stranger to the paragliding ecosystem and in this episode we chat about everything that concerns the EN-C Class gliders (as we know them) of today.
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A lot has been said and done the past few weeks across various platforms of communication when it comes to the topic of improving overall flight safety in the sport of Paragliding. Also during this time we've seen some hard hitting questions being asked, which have usually been from the areas that need improvement to end this carnage, That's why this is an attempt to uncover the Truth as and how it is, completely unfiltered and straight from the people who matter the most.
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It's common saying that every coin has two sides, and the ongoing safety debate has had us looking for answers in every direction. That's why I decided to sit with one of the most experienced and rational pilots of our time to get his perspective on how we can collectively make responsible decisions so flight safety remains paramount in time to come. Because It's a well known fact that when camaraderie thrives, we all thrive.
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Time and again we as pilots have often debated on weather size really matters or not, and if racing at elite levels can actually be classified as fair play or not considering significant performance advantages that come with flying bigger sized gliders, Bruce has long been an advocate of weightless competition format which negates this issue upto an extent. In this episode we explore this notion in depth and also the scientific explanations behind it.
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It won't be an understatement if we said wing designers are the backbone of the paragliding industry, and quite honestly also the driving force behind shaping the future of our sport. That's why I reached out to one of the most senior designers in our sport to talk about all that we have been curious about the past few weeks with respect to navigating the dialogue on safety and performance everytime we practice the art of flight in all its glory.
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A lot has happened in the past few weeks where we have seen some of the top voices in the community have come out and express their opinions, this time around I get a change to take a deep dive into this topic with never before heard stories form close circles of paragliding coming your way in one of the most unfiltered and uncensored manner till date. In this episode I talk to two of the most prolific pilots our sport has seen over the past years and we discuss what has happened so far, and how we can learn from our mistakes as a community to make sure we don't repeat them, ever again.
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Recent, raw discussions led by the sport's most respectedpilots have forced a community wide reckoning and searching for answers toquestions like:
Is the pursuit of high performance in paragliding costinglives? Why have we normalized an unacceptable level of risk?
In this episode, we confront the escalating safety crisis,Where I ask Pal the hard questions, we all have been wondering about the pastdays.
This talk is a passionate debate and a must listen foranyone wanting to make a conscious choice for when it comes to looking forward to a safer tomorrow.
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Open ended discussions in our community over past days led by some of the finest fliers our sport has seen, left many of us rethinking if we have intensified blurring of lines between optional wants and perceived necessities where things we initially just desired (wants) started feeling essential for survival (needs)
So, if you, like me have been wondering where all this talk is going about then here is a person stepping up to the task.
He's doing his part and I wanted to tell his side.
Let's invite each other now to do our own bit.
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An episode uncovering alchemy of adventure.
I talk with Red Bull X-Alps athlete and vol biv pilot Damien Lacaze, as he opens up about his journey in paragliding, stories from the mountains, and the mindset needed to endure long days in the air.
A straightforward conversation about training, risk, freedom, and the moments that make it all worthwhile.
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In this episode, I talk to Bryan Van Ostheim, the brain behind taking parakite performance to a whole new level.
We talk about what lies beyond the thrill to explore the aerodynamics of freedom, the psychology of flight, and the engineering principles that turn fear into effortless fun.
This is our attempt on bringing you the expert insights on how science and soul can combine to create the ultimate sensation of freedom when one truly wishes for it.
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In this episode I sit with the founder of Gin Gliders, to talk about his 5 decade free flight legacy, Starting with rogallo shaped hang gliders back in the day to pioneering Boomerang competition wings and a million dollars in government funded R&D.
This episode is a tell all tale in discovering how a man who ‘dared to dream big’ defied age, industry giants, and sometimes even physics to build a paragliding empire… and Most Importantly, why he still races against pilots half his age even today.
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On the side lines of recently concluded PWC Krusevo 2025 edition I got to sit down with Maxime in a tell all tale about how we all can approach the sport of paragliding in a way that makes us want to keep taking to the skies with same excitement as we did when we first tasted the art of flight and his story of trials and triumphs that have been an integral part of the learning all this while.
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If you, like me have been curious about the use of artificial intelligence in paragliding, or simply love geeking out over flight tech, then this one is for you.
In this episode, I chat with Supair’s lead harness designer to go behind the scenes of their soon to be released, latest tech heavy Smart Harness System called Skymate, a first of it's kind AI powered harness that senses, anticipates, and even reacts in real time, bringing automotive grade safety to the skies.
In this episode we talk about:
> How machine learning and smart sensors are reshaping flight safety
> The design challenges and breakthroughs behind Skymate
> Real world test flight results and possible future innovations in AI powered paragliding gear
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Want to elevate your paragliding game ?
In this episode, I talk about:
• The morning brain chemistry behind peak focus (Cortisol, sunlight, hydration)
• A simple 5‑step routine to recreate that clarity before ANY flight
• Bonus pro athlete strategies to fight fatigue and sharpen your mind
Perfect for Cross‑country chasers, WC Racers, or anyone who wants to fly with absolute mental clarity/sharpness.
📌 Topics include but are not limited to:
Why morning clarity matters in flight
The science: cortisol, light, movement, hydration
Step‑by‑step pre‑flight routine
Bonus tips from elite athletes & other endurance sports
Subscribe, rate, and hit the bell to stay tuned, In next episode dives deep into visualization techniques and all the jazz that comes with them!
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This time around I sit with Erlend Ukvitne to talk about his journey from dreaming to believing and finally to achieving his dream of racing across the alps in the the most fun way (according to him) possible.
We talk about his mindset for attempting the world record, and his experiences in hike & fly races as he discusses the importance of physical fitness, continuous learning, and the joy of flying.
This episode is a valuable advice for aspiring pilots where we discuss emphasizing the significance of safety and mental resilience while highlighting the need to enjoy the process and stay committed to improvement.
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An attempt at learning the Neuroscience of crises management!
Why? Because my cloud storage crashed, recordings vanished! Remember feeling that stomach dropping panic while flying sometimes?
Come along in this one to explore how your brain handles surprise disasters (in flying & life), and science-backed tricks to stay calm, adapt fast, and rewire your reactions.
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