Flykes - Test One Out at Byron Bay
"What is a flyke?" You may well ask this question. But, it's always comforting for me to know there's somebody out there who's willing to try something completely different.
Watch this clip and find out just how fluky a flyke really is. (Scroll down the page to the third video entitled "Hessenschau" East Wind.
The commentary is in German - but you'll have no trouble getting the general gist of the clip. The words "extreme sport" say it all.
If you would like to investigate further, Australia has its own Flyke Flying School (I dare you to say that quickly three times). It is located at Byron Bay, and for a starting cost of $2200 you can give it a go. (Insert legally binding disclaimer here ... the Coffs BUG take no responsibility for any injury, death or misadventure ... yada, yada, ... )
Just don't invite me along, I'll be sticking to my trike with its three wheels planted firmly on the ground.
cheers,
Carolyn
Watch this clip and find out just how fluky a flyke really is. (Scroll down the page to the third video entitled "Hessenschau" East Wind.
The commentary is in German - but you'll have no trouble getting the general gist of the clip. The words "extreme sport" say it all.
If you would like to investigate further, Australia has its own Flyke Flying School (I dare you to say that quickly three times). It is located at Byron Bay, and for a starting cost of $2200 you can give it a go. (Insert legally binding disclaimer here ... the Coffs BUG take no responsibility for any injury, death or misadventure ... yada, yada, ... )
Just don't invite me along, I'll be sticking to my trike with its three wheels planted firmly on the ground.
cheers,
Carolyn
Labels: adventure, byron bay, extreme sport, flyke, trikes
posted by Coffs BUG member at
12:35 am
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Flykes are an advanced version of a simpler sport called paragliding. Paragliders can be used with or without a motor and motorised with or without wheels. In their purest form, they are foot launched off a hill or mountain, but launches from helicopters and hot air balloons are also possible. Paragliding gear is compact enough to be carried on your bike. Curious? find out more about paragliding from an independent site called http://www.paraglidingparagliders.com
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