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Sticker Decal Clear
July 8th, 2011 | 
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 | Rock Exotica Red "Expert Use Only" Clear Sticker Decal |  |  | US $3.47 | 2d 22h 53m |
 | Omega Silver Clear Sticker Decal | | | US $2.87 | 10d 18h 24m |
 | Rock Exotica "Gear For The Z Axis" Clear Sticker Decal | | | US $2.75 | 4d 13h 45m |
 | Rock Exotica "Gear for the Z Axis" Clear Sticker Decal | | | US $3.47 | 2d 22h 53m |
 | Rock Exotica "Expert Use Only" Clear Sticker Decal | | | US $3.47 | 2d 22h 53m |
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Sticker Decal Clear
Trying to make a custom decal.?
I am a semi-pro cyclist and am building a custom bike just for commuting. I am designing it after the riddler from batman. It will be bright green with question marks all over it. I need to know where I can buy lots of small (1"x1") question mark stickers or decals with a clear background.
If you buy decal paper you can customize choose the font you want add clip art or picture of your choice you can buy it for ink jet or laser printers and you varnish it afterwards so that it remains .
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| Rock Exotica Red "Expert Use Only" Clear Sticker Decal | | | US $3.47 | 2d 22h 53m |
| Omega Silver Clear Sticker Decal | | | US $2.87 | 10d 18h 24m |
| Rock Exotica "Gear For The Z Axis" Clear Sticker Decal | | | US $2.75 | 4d 13h 45m |
| Rock Exotica "Gear for the Z Axis" Clear Sticker Decal | | | US $3.47 | 2d 22h 53m |
| Rock Exotica "Expert Use Only" Clear Sticker Decal | | | US $3.47 | 2d 22h 53m |
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| | Red Clear Vinyl Material Unique Pattern Car Exterior Sticker Decal $3.45 Description: Vehicle Sticker Decal in red colour unique pattern.Decal has NO background.Red Clear Car Sticker suitable for any vehicle.Decals can last for couple of years under any weather conditionSize of the Unique Pattern Sticker: 24.5cm x 5cm(L x W)Weight: 11.7gPackage Content:1 x Vehicle Exterior Decal |
| | Car Exterior Sticker Decal with Mini Red Clear Unique Pattern $3.45 Description: Vehicle Sticker Decal in red colour unique pattern.Decal has NO background.Red Clear Car Sticker suitable for any vehicle.Decals can last for couple of years under any weather conditionSize of the Unique Pattern Sticker: 20cm x 4cm(L x W)Weight: 11.7gPackage Content:1 x Vehicle Exterior Decal |
| | Mini Red Clear Vivid Leopard Pattern Car Exterior Sticker Decal $3.45 Description: Mini Vehicle Sticker in red colour leopard pattern.Decal has NO background.Red Clear Car Sticker suitable for any vehicle.Decals can last for couple of years under any weather conditionSize of the Leopard Pattern Sticker: 25cm x 5cm(L x W)Weight: 11.7gPackage Content:1 x Vehicle Exterior Decal |
| | Sticker On $6.95 Hardline Sticker On Sticker On!™ takes the frustration away from decal applying. No more bubbled, misaligned, or wrinkled decals. Curvy application areas are easier to do. Sticker-On!™ works on any decal application, registration numbers, graphic kits, sponsorship decals, number plate backgrounds, racing numbers, OEM decals and much more. Simply spray Sticker-On!™ on the back of your decal and the application area, slide and position into place. Sticker-On!™ reactivates the adhesive in your decal when it cures. Environmentally friendly and comes in a convenient push pump 2 oz. recyclable bottle. |
| | The Grateful Dead Dancing Bear Clear Sticker $4.99 DANCING BEAR ON CLEAR - STICKER |
| | The Grateful Dead Skeleton And Roses Clear Sticker $4.99 SKELETON AND ROSES - CLEAR - STICKER |
| | Tool Band Logo Sticker $4.99 TOOL LOGO - CLEAR - STICKER |
| | The Mars Volta Combustion Sticker $4.99 COMBUSTION CLEAR - STICKER |
| | The Grateful Dead Steal Your Face Clear Sticker $4.99 STEAL YOUR FACE - CLEAR - STICKER |
| | The Grateful Dead Official Dead Head Clear Sticker $4.99 OFFICIAL DEAD HEAD ON CLEAR - STICKER |
| | Cool Wolf Pattern Car Decor Decal Sticker $3.52 DescriptionCool three heads wolf pattern car sticker!Car Decor Decal Sticker Die cut around the contour of the image, as shown in the picture.You are bidding on a vinyl decal of the image shown above.The back of the Decal Sticker is sticky and without a backgroundWhen applied to a smooth surface, it creates a cool 2D effect.Wolf Pattern Car Sticker Material:Premium grade, weather and fade resistant vinyl, that lasts "almost forever".Application instructions will be sent electronically with your advance ship notice.Color: as picture showSize: 44x13.5cmWeight: 20g |
| | Colorful Leopard Pattern Car Decor Decal Sticker $3.52 DescriptionColorful Leopard Car Sticker Material:Premium grade, weather and fade resistant vinyl, that lasts "almost forever".Application instructions will be sent electronically with your advance ship notice.Car Decor Decal Sticker Die cut around the contour of the image, as shown in the picture.You are bidding on a vinyl decal of the image shown above.The back of the Decal Sticker is sticky and without a backgroundWhen applied to a smooth surface, it creates a cool 2D effect.Color: as picture showSize: 43 x 14.5cmWeight: 20g |
 | Stained Glass Window Film Contact Paper |
DescriptionThis Floral Stained Glass window film will provide a right amount of privacy while still letting in sunlight. Each roll features an easy-to-peel liner and an adhesive that allows it to be repositioned during installation without leaving a sticky residue... |
 | Avery Sticker Project Paper, White, 8.5 x 11 Inches, Pack of 15 (03383) List Price: |
DescriptionAvery Dennison Dennison Sticker(s) 3383 Printing Media |
 | Sony VAIO Keyboard Skin List Price: |
DescriptionSony VGP-KBV3/P Keyboard Skin VGPKBV3/P Keyboard Accessories |
 | MacBook SnowWhite Decal Skin, Sticker "12.00" SHIPS FAST |
DescriptionOur PREMIUM MACBOOK/LAPTOP DECALS are made from durable high quality Premium 3M 7-Year vinyl. Decals are self-adhesive making them easy to apply and remove from any smooth surface, not just laptops. We can make this vinyl decal in any size and can be used for everything from walls, laptops, glass ect... |
 | Magnolia Window Film 24-by-36-Inch List Price: |
Description24" x 36", Magnolia Window Film, An Inexpensive Alternative To Stained Glass, Translucent But Not Transparent, Allows Light To Enter The Room, Provides Privacy, No Adhesive Necessary, Will Tile Together Like Wallpaper, Top To Bottom, Left To Right, Can Be Easily Removed With No Adhesive Residue After Years Of Installation, Easily Trimmed To Fit, Self Static Adhering, No Adhesives. |
 | First Stained Glass Window Film 24-by-36-Inches List Price: |
Description"ARTSCAPE" WINDOW FILM 24" X 36" Translucent film for windows, showers, glass that allows light to enter yet provides privacy Great to block unwanted views or in places where blinds/ curtains remain closed regulary Looks like textured glass Self-adhering (static) - no adhesives Easily trimmed to fit & matches patterns like wallpaper, both top & bottom or left & right Easily removed without leaving any residue Bagged 1st stained glass |
 | Moen DN7050 Home Care Glacier Tread Mat, Glacier List Price: |
DescriptionMoen DN7050 Home Care Adhesive Bath Treads, Glacier Safety, comfort and peace of mind. It's engineered into every Moen Home Care product made. You can be sure that when you select Moen, you are getting a product that not only meets the ADA's exacting standards, but yours as well... |
 | Tub and Stair Safety Treads |
Description8 strips (3/4 x 10). Non-slip, self stick. Waterproof, easy to clean and mildew resistant. For tubs, stairs, railings, ladders, luandry room, bathroom, etc. |
 | Braille Keyboard Stickers for the Blind and Visually Impaired |
DescriptionThe Braille stickers are printed on clear Lexan® so the original key legend shows through; this allows you to add Braille stickers to your existing keyboard so that it becomes a bilingual keyboard (Braille) and the original language of your keyboard... |
 | Fellowes WriteRight Universal Screen Protector, 10 Pack |
DescriptionThe Universal Screen Protectors kit includes 10(ten) screen protectors which helps protect your devices from scratches. Fellowes WriteRight Universal Screen Protectors are one of the leading protective accessories for handheld devices such as cell phones, smart phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, and gaming devices... |
 | Avery High Visibility 2 1/2 Inch Diameter White Labels 300 Pack (5294) List Price: |
DescriptionAvery Dennison Burst Round Labels 5294 Printing Media |
 | Gundam ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam Full Burst Mode MG 1/100 Scale List Price: |
DescriptionBandai has gone all out in making this one of the best Master Grade releases ever with not just one but two MG versions (normal and full burst mode) of everybody's favorite mobile suit, Strike Freedom Gundam, and what an amazing kit it turned out to be! This full burst mode special version box comes packed with the same MG kit as the normal version of MG Strike Freedom Gundam except that this special box include gold coating parts, Dragoon effect parts, a special clear blue base stand, and a clear illustration poster of Strike Freedom vs Destiny... |
 | Decal Paper - Clear List Price: |
DescriptionDecal refill pack for the 9198 Custom Decal System. Refill pack includes six clear 5.5 X 8.5 decal sheets. |
 | Wall Pops WPC96861 Ready-to-Hang Bling Chandelier, Cupid List Price: |
DescriptionWPC96861 Features: -Cupid room chandelier.-Two-tiers of pink hearts and clear beads.-Easy to install.-Attractive and affordable.-Can be attached to most standard light cord sets. |
 | ROSE Design Apple iPhone 4 4S ( iPhone 4G, iPhone 4th Generation) 16GB 32GB 64GB Vinyl Skin Decal Sticker Protector (Matte Finish)+ Free Screen Protector |
 | VINTAGE Design Apple iPhone4 ( iPhone 4G, iPhone 4th Generation) 16GB 32GB Vinyl Skin Decal Sticker Protector (Matte Finish)+ Free Screen Protector |
 | INSTA-BLING Diagonal Stripes Cell Phone Jewelry Seal Stickers List Price: |
DescriptionThese 'INSTA-BLING' Jewelry Seal Stickers are perfect for many decorative ideas, such as on: Gift Wrapping, Greeting Cards, Invitations, Hand-held Devices, Car Dashboard/Interiors, School supplies like Notebooks or on Lockers, Wall or Room accents... |
 | Handicap Permit Placard Protective Holder Set of 2 List Price: |
DescriptionProtect Your Parking Permit Keep your valuable handicap or disabled parking permit safe from rips and tears. Just slip it into this sturdy plastic sleeve with built-in hanger. Set of 2 Measures 11.5" x 4". |
 | 13.1 10K RUNNING EURO OVAL - Vinyl Car Decal Sticker #1764 | Vinyl Color: White |
DescriptionThis is a high quality vinyl decal that can be applied on your car, notebook, computer or just about any smooth surface. Includes Detailed application instructions. |
 | Cell Phone HELLO KITTY Vinyl CANDY COTTON PINK Sticker/Decal (1.25" X 2.5" Graphic fits most cell phones) |
DescriptionThis HELLO KITTY Vinyl sticker is CANDY COTTON PINK and measures about 1.25"X2.5". These are tough vinyl stickers, NOT PRINTED, and they look great on cell phones giving them a unique, personal look, or stick them to any flat, smooth surface... |
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How to Apply a Small Car Sticker
If you're like many do-it-yourselfers, you enjoy taking care of things yourself instead of having it done for you by a professional. Customizing the exterior of your vehicle and enhancing the paint job used to be something that only professionals could do accurately. However, technology has made it possible for you to customize your own vehicle with the invention of car stickers.
All you need to do is choose the stickers that you want to used form the many options available and with the help of the instructions below, you can put your own car stickers on your vehicle with precision.
How to apply small car stickers to your vehicle:
- Gather together all of the tools needed to do the installation. The recommended tools are cleaners, paper towels, squeegee, masking tape and a measuring tape.
- Decide where you want to put the car sticker and use the measuring tape to center it correctly. Clean this area well making sure there is no dust, grim or wax on the area and that it's completely dry before moving to the next step.
- Place the car sticker on the desired location and use the masking tape to hold in place. Tear off two strips of the tape and place one on each side of the sticker taping it to the vehicle creating a hinge with the tape.
- Now, lift the bottom of the sticker upward until you can peel the backing off of it leaving the adhesive exposed.
- Gently lower the sticker back down to the vehicle with the adhesive touching the area but don't press at this time.
- Use a squeegee, driver's license or credit card to smooth out the sticker. Start pressing in the center of the car sticker and work outward smoothing out all the air bubbles as you go.
- The last step is to remove the clear transfer tape by gently pulling it off at an angle leaving the car sticker in place. The masking tape can be moved at this time as well.
- It's recommended that you install the stickers when the temperature is between fifty and ninety degrees. Extreme heat or cold can make installation more difficult.
The instructions for applying car stickers, decals and window stickers are basically the same. However, when applying larger stickers, you'll need to tape it in place and then cut it into sections in order to make it easier to apply. Be careful not to cut into the design.
If you're interested in car warps or very large designs, you may want to consider using a professional. A big job such as these will be very time consuming and a lot more difficult to get that professional look.
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Tags: art, custom, decal, sticker decal, stickers, vinyl | 
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| Trango Screw Lock Classic HMS Carabiner Clip MARINE | | | US $69.99 | 24d 19h 2m |
| Trango SuperFly Screw Lock Carabiner Clip Silver Ed | | | US $12.95 | 22d 21h 8m |
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| Trango NEO CLASSIC HMS Screw Lock Gate Carabiner Clip | | | US $11.15 | 15d 16m |
| Screw Lock Red Aluminum Carabiner Bag Clip Key Ring | | | US $2.58 | 22d 20h 4m |
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 | Thermos E10500 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Travel Mug List Price: |
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 | Leatherman 830846 Skeletool Multitool List Price: |
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 | Gerber 30-000140 Crucial Tool, Green List Price: |
DescriptionGet performance and portability with the Gerber Crucial Tool. As stylish as your favorite knife, but packed with the features you expect in a Gerber multi-tool, the Crucial Tool delivers big, full-function components--a full-sized knife, V-cut wire cutters, two screwdrivers, and a bottle opener--all in a small package... |
 | Gerber 30-000116 6 Functions Curve Knife, Gray List Price: |
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 | DFL 25oz. Stainless Steel Reusable Wide Mouth Water Bottle w/Carabiner Clip (Red) |
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 | Contour 3100 Universal Mount Adaptor List Price: |
DescriptionParts for VholdR camera's The New Handle Bar Mount puts your ContourHD or VholdR Wearable Camcorder in the middle of the action. Lie your camera on its side, rotate the lens 90 deg |
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DescriptionA multi-functional, lightweight and compact keylock locker, the Black Diamond Positron Screwgate carabiner's low-profile, non-snagging nose is easy to clip and clean. |
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DescriptionThe RockLock carabiner features a keylock nose and a screwgate closure that can be operated with one hand.Square hinge end holds belay loop securely in placeSlightly curved spine maximizes gate openingKeylock nose prevents snaggingWeight: 89g, 3... |
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Posted in Climbing Carabiners | Tags: carabiner, carabiner clip screw, carabinermug, custom, screw, travelmug | Comments ClosedCarabiners Key
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 | S BINER KEYCHAIN KEY RING CARABINER COMBO PACK BLACK SIZES 1 2 3 4 & 5 NITE IZE | | | US $8.99 | 25d 19h 14m |
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Carabiners Key
Why do people in bands wear carabiners?
I see a lot of people, mainly those in like metal and hardcore bands, or just generic metalheads, wearing carabiners with their car keys and other keys on them, and I dont understand why?
They make good key rings
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| Gold Carabiner Camp Snap Clip Hook Key Chain Hiking | | | US $1.06 | 24d 5h 45m |
| BLUE ANODIZED ALUMINUM SHARK CARABINER CLIP KEY CHAIN TACKLE HOLDER MISC | | | US $1.29 | 14d 15h 33m |
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| NITE IZE S BINER CARABINER BELT CLIP KEYCHAIN KEY RING CLIP BLACK SIZE #3 NEW | | | US $3.95 | 8d 9h 30m |
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Where can you locally buy lanyards for carabiners?
Where can you locally buy those short lanyards for carabiners? I need some for my keys.
They should be around 5/8" Wide x 1 1/2" Long
Hello Andy：
I am Sylvia,from Yiyi Lanyard manufactory in Guangzhou .
Our mainly promotional productions are :short Lanyard ,mobile phone lanyard, and strap, ID card holder lanyard.
If you are interested , pls feel free let me know. I will quote you the best price.
Regard.
Sylvia
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Paragliding
Equipment
Wing
Parts of a paraglider
The paraglider wing or canopy is known in aeronautical engineering as a ram-air airfoil, or parafoil. Such wings comprise two layers of fabric which are connected to internal supporting material in such a way as to form a row of cells. By leaving most of the cells open only at the leading edge, incoming air (ram-air pressure) keeps the wing inflated, thus maintaining its shape. When inflated, the wing's cross-section has the typical teardrop aerofoil shape.
In some modern paragliders (from the 1990s onwards), especially higher performance wings, some of the cells of the leading edge are closed to form a cleaner aerodynamic airfoil. Like the wingtips, these cells are kept inflated by the internal pressure of the wing Wings Infos.
The pilot is supported underneath the wing by a network of lines. The lines are gathered into two sets as left and right risers. The risers collect the lines in rows from front to back in either 3 or 4 rows, distributing load as in a whippletree. The risers are connected to the pilot's harness by two carabiners.
Paraglider wings typically have an area of 2035 square metres (220380 sq ft) with a span of 812 metres (2639 ft), and weigh 37 kilograms (6.615 lb). Combined weight of wing, harness, reserve, instruments, helmet, etc. is around 1218 kilograms (2640 lb).
The glide ratio of paragliders ranges from 8:1 for recreational wings, to about 11:1 for modern competition models[citation needed]. For comparison, a typical skydiving parachute will achieve about 3:1 glide. A hang glider will achieve about 15:1 glide. An idling (gliding) Cessna 152 will achieve 9:1. Some sailplanes can achieve a glide ratio of up to 72:1.
The speed range of paragliders is typically 2060 kilometres per hour (1237 mph), from stall speed to maximum speed. Beginner wings will be in the lower part of this range, high-performance wings in the upper part of the range. The range for safe flying will be somewhat smaller.
Modern paraglider wings are made of high-performance non-porous fabrics such as OLKS from Gelvenor, with Dyneema/Spectra or Kevlar/Aramid lines.
For storage and carrying, the wing is usually folded into a stuffsack (bag), which can then be stowed in a large backpack along with the harness. For pilots who may not want the added weight or fuss of a backpack, some modern harnesses include the ability to turn the harness inside out such that it becomes a backpack.
Tandem paragliders, designed to carry the pilot and one passenger, are larger but otherwise similar. They usually fly faster with higher trim speeds, are more resistant to collapse, and have a slightly higher sink rate compared to solo paragliders.
Since 2000 Juan Salvadori in Argentina has been exploring a variant wing termed Paramontante that involves some firm beams. In April 2009 Pere Casellas has joined in a collaboration with Juan Salvadori for polishing the paramontante. Laboratori d'envol Paramontante
Harness
Pilot with harness (light blue) doing reverse launch
The pilot is loosely and comfortably buckled into a harness which offers support in both the standing and sitting positions. Modern harnesses are designed to be as comfortable as a lounge chair in the sitting position. Many harnesses even have an adjustable 'lumbar support'. A reserve parachute is also typically connected to a paragliding harness.
The primary purpose of parachutes (including skydiving canopies) is for descending, as when jumping out of an aircraft or dropping cargo. In contrast, the primary purpose of paragliders is for ascending. Paragliders are categorized as "ascending parachutes" by canopy manufacturers worldwide, and are designed for "free flying" meaning flight without a tether (for an example of tethered flight, see parasailing). However, in areas without high launch points, paragliders may be towed aloft by a ground vehicle or a stationary winch, after which they are released, creating much the same effect as a mountain launch. Such tethered launches can give a paraglider pilot a higher starting point than many mountains do, offering similar opportunities to catch thermals and to remain airborne by "thermaling" and other forms of lift. As free flight, paragliding requires the significant skill and training required for aircraft control, including aeronautical theory, meteorological knowledge and forecasting, personal/emotional safety considerations, adherence to applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (US), and knowledge of equipment care and maintenance.
Instruments
Most pilots use variometers, radios, and, increasingly, GPS units when flying.
Variometer
Vario-altimeter
Birds are highly sensitive to atmospheric pressure, and can tell when they are in rising or sinking air. People can sense the acceleration when they first hit a thermal, but cannot detect the difference between constant rising air and constant sinking air, so turn to technology to help. Modern variometers are capable of detecting rates of climb or sink of 1 cm per second, such is the case of the Flymaster B1 which uses extremely low noise electronics and complex algorithms to detect such minute changes in air pressure.
A variometer indicates climb-rate (or sink-rate) with short audio signals (beeps, which increase in pitch and tempo during ascent, and a droning sound, which gets deeper as the rate of descent increases) and/or a visual display. It also shows altitude: either above takeoff, above sea level, or (at higher altitudes) "flight level."
The main purpose of a variometer is in helping a pilot find and stay in the "core" of a thermal to maximise height gain and, conversely, to indicate when a pilot is in sinking air and needs to find rising air.
The more advanced variometers have an integrated GPS. This is not only more convenient, but also allows one to record the flight in three dimensions. The track of the flight is digitally signed and stored and can be downloaded after the landing. Digitally signed tracks can be used as proof for record claims, replacing the 'old' method of photo documentation.
2m-band radio
Radio
Pilots use radio for training purposes, for communicating with other pilots in the air, particularly when travelling together on cross-country flights, and for reporting the location of landing.
Radios used are PTT (push-to-talk) transceivers, normally operating in or around the FM VHF 2-metre band (144148 MHz). The "2 Meter" band is an amateur radio band, sometimes used for interpersonal communications, and Aviation Frequencies are usually 108MHz to 136MHz. Usually a microphone is incorporated in the helmet, and the PTT switch is either fixed to the outside of the helmet, or strapped to a finger.
GPS
GPS (global positioning system) is a necessary accessory when flying competitions, where it has to be demonstrated that way-points have been correctly passed.
It can also be interesting to view a GPS track of a flight when back on the ground, to analyze flying technique. Computer software is available which allows various different analyses of GPS tracks (e.g. CompeGPS, See You).
Other uses include being able to determine drift due to the prevailing wind when flying at altitude, providing position information to allow restricted airspace to be avoided, and identifying one location for retrieval teams after landing-out in unfamiliar territory.
More recently, the use of GPS data, linked to a computer, has enabled pilots to share 3D tracks of their flights on Google Earth. This fascinating insight allows comparisons between competing pilots to be made in a detailed 'post-flight' analysis.
Control
Speedbar mechanism.
Brakes: Controls held in each of the pilot hands connect to the trailing edge of the left and right sides of the wing. These controls are called 'brakes' and provide the primary and most general means of control in a paraglider. The brakes are used to adjust speed, to steer (in addition to weight-shift), and flare (during landing).
Weight Shift: In addition to manipulating the brakes, a paraglider pilot must also lean in order to steer properly. Such 'weight-shifting' can also be used for more limited steering when brake use is unavailable, such as when under 'big ears' (see below). More advanced control techniques may also involve weight-shifting.
Speed Bar: A kind of foot control called the 'speed bar' (also 'accelerator') attaches to the paragliding harness and connects to the leading edge of the paraglider wing, usually through a system of at least two pulleys (see animation in margin). This control is used to increase speed, and does so by decreasing the wing's angle of attack. This control is necessary because the brakes can only slow the wing from what is called 'trim speed' (no brakes applied). The accelerator is needed to go faster than this.
More advanced means of control can be obtained by manipulating the paraglider's risers or lines directly:
Most commonly, the lines connecting to the outermost points of the wing's leading edge can be used to induce the wingtips to fold under. The technique, known as 'big ears', is used to increase rate of descent (see picture).
The risers connecting to the rear of the wing can also be manipulated for steering if the brakes have been severed or are otherwise unavailable.
In a 'B-line stall', the second set of risers from the leading-edge/front is gently pulled down to put a crease across the lower surface of the wing (this will also distort the upper surface) acting as an 'air brake' significantly reducing airspeed. The combination of reduced forward airspeed and increased vertical airspeed destroys the laminar flow of air over the aerofoil, dramatically reducing the lift produced by the canopy, thus inducing a higher rate of descent.
Fast Descents
Big Ears, Rocky Point, NY.
Problems with etting down can occur when the lift situation is very good or when the weather changes unexpectedly. There are three possibilities of rapidly reducing altitude in such situations, each of which has benefits and issues to be aware of:
Big ears induces descent rates of 2m/s or so. It is the most controllable of the techniques, and the easiest for beginners to learn.
A B-line stall induces descent rates of 5m/s or so. It increases loading on parts of the wing (the pilot's weight is mostly on the B-lines, instead of spread across all the lines). There is not a risk of the pilot becoming disoriented as a result of using this technique.
A spiral dive offers the fastest rate of descent, at 10-15m/sec. It places greater loads on the wing than other techniques do, and requires the highest level of skill from the pilot to execute safely.
Big Ears
By pulling on the outer A-lines the wing tips of the glider can be folded in. This method drastically deteriorates the glide angle with only a small decrease in forward speed. The effectiveness of this technique can be increased by using the speed system at the same time.
To reinflate on a low performance glider (e.g. DHV1 rated) it is simply necessary to release the lines. On higher performance gliders (e.g. DHV1/2 and above) it may be necessary to help the reinflation with brief, deep pumps of the brakes.
Whilst big ears are in use, the loading on the remaining flying surface of the glider is increased and it is therefore more stable and less prone to collapse. However there is an increased increase of stalling because 'pulling the ears' increases the angle of attack and reduces the speed of the wing. So while 'ears' and speed bar is a good combination, 'ears' and brake is not - it is best not to use the brakes when the ears are 'in'.
B-Line stall
In a 'B-line stall', the second set of risers from the leading-edge/front (the B-lines) are pulled down independently of the other risers. This puts a crease in the upper surface of the wing, thereby destroying the laminar flow of air over the aerofoil. This dramatically reduces the lift produced by the canopy and thus induces a higher rate of descent.
The B-line stall should be initiated with the wing in normal flight (no speed bar; not accelerated). Grasp the B-lines on both sides above the line links and pull them down. There is no need to release the toggles while B-stalling. DHV 1/2 wings are very resistant to creasing; the pilot may have pull on the B-lines with sufficient force to almost lift themself out of the seat to get the wing to crease. Once the crease is in, it requires less effort to keep it in that it does to initiate it.
The sensation for the pilot when the B-line stall is induced is that the breeze is upwards rather than in your face. Pulling the B-lines even further down will not enhance the sink rate, but can lead to a more unstable flight position.
To recover from the B-line stall, release the B-risers so that the aerofoil shape of the wing is resumed. This will normally be sufficient to resume normal flight, but if the canopy remains in a stall push forward gently on the A-risers to lower the leading edge of the wing and reattach the laminar airflow to the upper surface of the wing.
Spiral Dive
The spiral dive is the most rapid form of controlled fast descent. With a little bit of practice you will achieve a sink rate of 15 m/s and more.
However, spiral dives put strong G-forces on the wing and glider and must be done carefully and skilfully. The G-forces involved can induce blackouts, and the rotation can produce disorientation. Spiral dives, as with all paragliding techniques, are best learned under expert supervision. Paragliding 'SIV' courses offer a chance to practice spiral dives over water with a rescue boat standing by.
The spiral dive is initiated by pulling the brake on one side and holding it down. Constant pulling on one brake narrows the radius of the turn and forms a spiral rotation in which high sink rates can be reached. As soon as the glider is in a spiral dive (clear increase of sink rate and turn bank), the outside wing should always be stabilised with the outside brake and the desired sink rate should be controlled with great delicacy.
Flying
Take off from a ramp, Tegelberg, Schwangau, Germany.
Launching
Paraglider reverse launch demonstration video
Reverse launch, Fiesch, Switzerland.
Paraglider towed launch, Mirosawice, Poland.
As with all aircraft, launching and landing are done into wind (though in mountain flying, it is possible to launch in nil wind and glide out to the first thermal).
Forward launch
In low winds, the wing is inflated with a orward launch, where the pilot runs forward so that the air pressure generated by the forward movement inflates the wing.
Reverse launch
In higher winds, particularly ridge soaring, a everse launch is used, with the pilot facing the wing to bring it up into a flying position, then turning under the wing to complete the launch.
Reverse launches have a number of advantages over a forward launch. It is more straight forward to inspect the wing and check the lines are free as it leaves the ground. In the presence of wind, the pilot can be tugged toward the wing and facing the wing makes it easier to resist this force, and safer in case the pilot slips (as opposed to being dragged backwards). These launches are normally attempted with a reasonable wind speed making the ground speed required to pressurise the wing much lower - the pilot is initially launching while walking forwards as opposed to running backward.
Towed launch
Paraglider launching in Arax, Brazil.
In flatter countryside pilots can also be launched with a tow. Once at full height, the pilot pulls a release cord and the towline falls away. This requires separate training, as flying on a winch has quite different characteristics from free flying. There are two major ways to tow: Pay-in and pay-out towing. Pay-in towing involves a stationary winch that pays in the towline and thereby pulls the pilot in the air. The distance between winch and pilot at the start is around 500 meters or more. Pay-out towing involves a moving object, like a car or a boat, that pays out line slower than the speed of the object thereby pulling the pilot up in the air. In both cases it is very important to have a gauge indicating daN to avoid pulling the pilot out of the air. There is one other form of towing; tatic towing. This involves a moving object, like a car or a boat, attached to a paraglider or hanglider with a fixed length line. This is very dangerous because now the forces on the line have to be controlled by the moving object itself, which is almost impossible to do. With static line towing a lockout is bound to happen sooner or later. Static line towing is forbidden in most countries and if not, should be avoided at all cost.
Landing
Landing involves lining up for an approach into wind, and just before touching down, laring the wing to minimise horizontal speed. In light winds, some minor running is common. In moderate to medium headwinds, the landings can be without forward speed.
Ridge soaring
In ridge soaring, pilots fly along the length of a ridge feature in the landscape, relying on the lift provided by the air which is forced up as it passes over the ridge.
Ridge soaring is highly dependent on a steady wind within a defined range (the suitable range depends on the performance of the wing and the skill of the pilot). Too little wind, and insufficient lift is available to stay airborne (pilots end up cratching along the slope). With more wind, gliders can fly well above and forward of the ridge, but too much wind, and there is a risk of being lown back over the ridge.
Paraglider in front of Mont Blanc
Thermal flying
When the sun warms the ground, it will warm some features more than others (such as rock-faces or large buildings), and these set off thermals which rise through the air. Sometimes these may be a simple rising column of air; more often, they are blown sideways in the wind, and will break off from the source, with a new thermal forming later.
Once a pilot finds a thermal, he or she begins to fly in a circle, trying to center the circle on the strongest part of the thermal (the "core"), where the air is rising the fastest. Most pilots use a ario (vario-altimeter), which indicates climb rate with beeps and/or a visual display, to help ore-in on a thermal.
Coring: The technique to "core" a thermal is simple: turn tighter as lift decreases, and turn less as lift increases. This ensures you are always flying around the core.
Often there is strong sink surrounding thermals, and there is often also strong turbulence resulting in wing collapses as a pilot tries to enter a strong thermal. Once inside a thermal, shear forces reduce somewhat and the lift tends to become smoother.
Paragliders in the air at Torrey Pines Gliderport
Good thermal flying is a skill which takes time to learn, but a good pilot can often "core" a thermal all the way to cloud base.
Cross-country flying
Once the skills of using thermals to gain altitude have been mastered, pilots can glide from one thermal to the next to go ross-country (C). Having gained altitude in a thermal, a pilot glides down to the next available thermal. Potential thermals can be identified by land features which typically generate thermals, or by cumulus clouds which mark the top of a rising column of warm, humid air as it reaches the dew point and condenses to form a cloud. In many flying areas, cross-country pilots also need an intimate familiarity with air law, flying regulations, aviation maps indicating restricted airspace, etc.
In-flight Wing Deflation (Collapse)
Since the shape of the wing (airfoil) is formed by the moving air entering and inflating the wing, in turbulent air part or all of the wing (airfoil) can deflate (collapse). Piloting techniques referred to as "active flying" will greatly reduce the frequency and severity of deflations or collapses. On modern recreational wings, such deflations will normally recover themselves without pilot intervention. In the event of a severe deflation, correct pilot input will speed recovery from a deflation, but incorrect pilot input may slow the return of the glider to normal flight, so pilot training and practice in correct response to deflations is necessary. For the rare case where it is not possible to recover from a deflation (or from other threatening situations such as a spin), most pilots carry a reserve (rescue, emergency) parachute. Most pilots never have cause to hrow their reserve. In case the wing deflation happens near ground, i.e. shortly after takeoff or just before landing, the wing (paraglider) may not recover (airfoil shape) even with pilot intervention and there may not be enough time for successful rescue parachute deployment. Those cases can result in serious bodily injury or death. In-flight wing deflation and other hazards are minimized by flying a suitable glider and choosing appropriate weather conditions and locations for the pilot's skill and experience level.
Sports/competitive flying
Some pilots like to stretch themselves beyond recreational flying. For such pilots, there are multiple disciplines available:
Cross-country leagues annual leagues of the greatest distance C flying
"Comps" competitive flying based around completing a number of tasks such as flying around set waypoints
Accuracy spot landing competitions where pilots land on targets with a 3 cm centre spot out to a full 10 meter circle.
"Acro" aero-acrobatic manoeuvres and stunt flying; heart stopping tricks such as helicopters, wing-overs, synchro spirals, infinity tumbles, and so on.
National/international records despite continually improving gliders, these become ever more difficult to achieve; aside from longest distance and highest altitude, examples include distance to declared goal, distance over triangular course, speed over 100 km triangular course, etc.
Competitive flying is done on high performance wings which demand far more skill to fly than their recreational counterparts, but which are far more responsive and offer greater feedback to the pilot, as well as flying faster with better glide ratios.
See also: World Air Games
The current world champion is Andy Aebi of Switzerland; he won the title in February 2009 at Valle de Bravo in Mexico. His predecessor was Bruce Goldsmith.
Safety
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Paragliders launching video in Arax.
Paragliding is perhaps often viewed as a higher-risk sport than it actually is. Nonetheless, there is great potential for injury for the reckless or ill-prepared.
The safety of the sport is directly influenced by the skill and sense of the pilot. It's important to note that almost all paragliding accidents are the result of pilot error. Paragliding equipment is very well built and, if properly cared for, will almost never fail. As an example, the average paraglider has around 30 lines connected to the risers, yet each one is strong enough to support the full weight of a pilot individually. Aerodynamically, newer paragliders that are not within advanced or competition categories are rated for safety and will tend to recover from most incidents on their own (without pilot intervention).
Given that equipment failure of properly certified paragliding equipment can be considered a non-issue, it is accurate to say that paragliding can be a very safe sport. The individual pilot is the ultimate indicator of his or her personal safety level.
In general:
The safe pilot will not fly at sites that pose an unreasonable challenge to his/her flying skills.
The safe pilot will not be influenced by the possibly negative examples set by others.
The safe pilot will only fly on days in which the weather is conducive to safe flight. Turbulence in all its forms is enemy #1 for a flying paraglider wing. Because paragliders have no solid support, their shape (and ability to fly) can be ruined by an errant down draft or the like. Therefore, turbulence or conditions conducive to turbulence generation is a primary factor in determining whether the weather is safe.
The following weather is to be avoided:
Excessive wind speed or gustiness. 15 mph (24 km/h) wind is fairly windy for a paraglider, and most pilots won't take off in much more wind than that. High winds will also increase the effect of mechanical turbulence. Gusty conditions will make take-offs and landings more dangerous and will make collapses more likely while in flight. The limit of 15 mph is fairly arbitrary, and also depends on local parameters. At some sites people fly safely at 20 mph winds, at other sites 10 mph may be too much.
A wind direction that will not allow a take-off (or landing) into the wind, or at least generally so. Tail-wind take-offs are to be avoided at all cost. Assurance that an [apparent] headwind is not actually a 'rotor' is also critical (rotors comprise a form of mechanical turbulence).
Excessively high atmospheric instability, indicated in part by overdeveloped cumulus clouds, or in worse situations by cumulo-nimbus cloud formation. Such conditions will contribute to turbulence. If cumulo-nimbus (thunderstorm) clouds are anywhere in sight, the effect of severe atmospheric instability may exist where you are.
Rain or snow. Because a paraglider wing is made from fabric, it has the ability to absorb moisture. Moreover, the weight (or lack thereof) of a paraglider wing is critical to its performance. Flying into heavy rain or snow will weigh the wing down and may terminate a flight quickly. A wet wing is also less controllable, less stable and will exhibit less tendency to recover into normal flight.
General safety precautions include pre-flight checks, helmets, harnesses with back protection (foam or air-bag), reserve parachutes, and careful pre-launch observation of other pilots in the air to evaluate conditions.
For pilots who want to stretch themselves into more challenging conditions, advanced IV (simulation dncidents en vol, or simulation of flying incidents) courses are available to teach pilots how to cope with hazardous situations which can arise in flight. Through instruction over radio (above a lake), pilots deliberately induce major collapses, stalls, spins, etc, in order to learn procedures for recovering from them. (As mentioned above, modern recreational wings will recover from minor collapses without intervention).
As always, fatalities and freak accidents can occur, but most properly-trained, responsible pilots risk only minor injuries, such as twisted ankles.
Learning to fly
Most popular paragliding regions have a number of schools, generally registered with and/or organized by national associations. Certification systems vary widely between countries, though around 10 days instruction to basic certification is standard.
Flying above Stubaital, Austria
There are several key components to a paragliding pilot certification instruction program. Initial training for beginning pilots usually begins with some amount of ground school to discuss the basics, including elementary theories of flight as well as basic structure and operation of the paraglider.
Students then learn how to control the glider on the ground, practicing take-offs and controlling the wing 'overhead'. Low, gentle hills are next where students get their first short flights, flying at very low altitudes, to get used to the handling of the wing over varied terrain. Special winches can be used to tow the glider to low altitude in areas that have no hills readily available.
As their skills progress, students move on to steeper/higher hills (or higher winch tows), making longer flights, and learning to turn the glider, control the glider's speed, then moving on to 360 turns, spot landings, ig ears (used to increase the rate of descent for the paraglider), and other more advanced techniques. Training instructions are often provided to the student via radio, particularly during the first flights.
A third key component to a complete paragliding instructional program provides substantial background in the key areas of meteorology, aviation law, and general flight area etiquette.
Tandem paraglider launch
To give prospective pilots a chance to determine if they would like to proceed with a full pilot training program, most schools offer tandem flights, in which an experienced instructor pilots the paraglider with the prospective pilot as a passenger. Schools often offer pilot's families and friends the opportunity to fly tandem, and sometimes sell tandem pleasure flights at holiday resorts.
Most recognised courses lead to a national licence and an internationally recognised International Pilot Proficiency Information/Identification card. The IPPI specifies five stages of paragliding proficiency, from the entry level ParaPro 1 to the most advance stage 5.
World records
FAI (Fdration Aronautique Internationale) world records:
Straight distance 461.6 km: Frank Brown, Marcelo Prieto, Rafael Monteiro Saladini (Brazil); Quixada Duque, Brazil; 14 November 2007.
Straight distance to declared goal 368.9 km: Alja Vali, Urban Vali (Slovenia); Vosburg Jamestown (South Africa); 7 December 2006
Gain of height 4526 m: Robbie Whittall (UK); Brandvlei (South Africa); 6 January 1993
Other records (distance/speed for out-and-return and triangular course) can be seen on the FAI site
Recently a flight of over 500 km was made by Nevil Hulett in excellent conditions in South Africa; Flight record
Pilot numbers
A multi-national contingent in the air in Bali
Numbers of actively flying pilots can only be a rough estimate, but France is believed to have the largest number, at around 25,000. Next most active flying countries are Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, and Korea, at around 10,000 20,000, followed by Italy, the UK, and Spain with around 5,000 10,000. The USA has around 4,500. (All as of 2004).
See also
Foot-launched Powered Hang Glider
Glider (sailplane)
Comparison between paragliders, hang gliders and sailplanes
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References
^ US Pat. 2734706 - Filed October 17, 1952.
^ Walter Neumark, "The Future of Soaring", Flight magazine, 14 May 1954
^ History of Paragliding
^ Pilot Profile: David Barish, the Probable Inventor of the Paraglider
^ a b David Barish, The Forgotten Father of Paragliding
^ Jean-Claude Btemps: i invent le parapente
^ FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding World Records
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