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Hello! In this video we're to show you how to improve your launches so that you get a
body position that gives you more power or control and much more safety. Every time you
launch you're in the most risky part of the air. That's where you're most likely
to get a collapse is just on the launch site as a wind comes running up the mountain and
is full of turbulence. That's the position where you really can't afford to get knocked
back and land on your back. If you're standing upright it's a recipe for disaster because
if that glider knocks back you're going to fall backwards onto your bum. So get your
head through the risers as it makes a huge difference because when you fall on the ground
you'll be on your feet ... a much better place to land on!
So have a look at the body position here. I'm leaning far forward. I've got my head
and my shoulders and my chest ahead of the karabiners. As soon you stand up and look
up at the glider your body rotates. The harness rides up and wedges up (there) and this makes
it very difficult to get into the harness and it's also position that is very difficult
to balance in because you're constantly getting tipped back.
Contrast that with the right position leaning forward -- you can see the pivot point, and
there's some weight ahead of the pivot point and that's the secret. As soon as you stand
up things rotate and the weight is now pulling down behind the pivot point. And that makes
it impossible to get any traction on the ground and any control and also if you have a collapse
that's what's gonna happen -- your body will rotate and you're going to land at
the worst position possible: bottom of your spine.
So make sure you keep your head ahead of the karabiners, look where you are going and keep
your arms swept back.
Good luck with your flying
Keep it safe Cheers
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