Events \\ Paragliding World Cup 2017 \\ Task 4 / 2017-06-22
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7 years ago (2017-06-22 11:00:44) :
TASK STOPPED AT 12:57 DUE TO STRONG WIND 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:58:56) :
Due to dangerous conditions on the take-off the task has been stopped. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:47:52) :
Launch is currently closed as the wind is cross making the bowl in front of launch turbulent 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:47:03) :
It will be very interesting to see how they get on flying over tree covered hills today. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:46:15) :
Yesterday there were also nice thermals comng off the fields but the forests didn't work well. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:42:01) :
Stefan Bernhard told me the clouds worked well yesterday, a few are popping up above launch which may now help 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:41:55) :
Those in the air have now got a nice bit of height which is frustrating for those still on the ground currently getting tangled up on launch. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:38:32) :
Primoz said even small dips can fill with warm air protected from the wind and give off thermals. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:37:13) :
Primoz Susa currently lying 5th overall told me the topography is very complex here. It's best to look for the changes in colours between fields 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:34:58) :
They have now moved forward away from the hill and are doing a lot better. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:33:24) :
Virtually eveyone who has taken off so far is in a gaggle to the south of launch milling about trying to get up. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:29:25) :
The wind seems to be braking up the thermals making it difficult to launch. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:28:30) :
He told me there is over developement behind, big clouds forming already, but it still seems quite stable above launch. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:26:51) :
I've just spoken to Antonio Golfari 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:24:18) :
Also of course they are taking off earlier today than on precivious days. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:23:55) :
There is lot of hesitation to launch, it looks a bit stable, those who have taken off are only just maintaining above launch 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:20:26) :
It's quite difficult to tell you who is taking off as they all look a bit like astronauts dressed up for halloween! 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:19:30) :
Today's task should seperate everyone out a bit more. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:17:06) :
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Goran Dimiskovski wearing his favourite Jack&Jones t-shirt should perhaps also have 'he who should be obeyed written on his chest! 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:08:50) :
There are also some fairly windy cycles 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:07:28) :
The launch is proving turbulent and a bit in the lee today. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:06:54) :
Leading lady Atsuko Yamashita is trying to launch 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:01:09) :
Day 2 winner Yury Mishanin is taking off 7 years ago (2017-06-22 10:00:02) :
The first pilots are off, there is a lot of excitement on launch as the first wings are pulled up. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 09:55:18) :
Atsuko Yamashita is overall leading lady. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 09:54:43) :
The overall winner is still Yury Mishanin who gained a lot of points (even with discards) over the others by flying 18km further than anyone else on day 2. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 09:52:10) :
Today we will crown a King of the Mountains, will we have a new winner or will St 7 years ago (2017-06-22 09:49:22) :
End of speed and goal are near Pirot. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 09:49:17) :
Today's task is very different to yesterdays. They will be going east into the mountains then south, hoping from mountain range to mountain range. 7 years ago (2017-06-22 09:38:44) :
Briefing is taking place. The winners from yesterday Yassen Savov and Yuki Sato Colomb 7 years ago (2017-06-22 09:38:36) :
Well done to our partner Ozone who were the winning team yesterday. |
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Type of Task: Race to Goal
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