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Information => Introductions => Topic started by: Big Dod on June 25, 2012

Title: Hello all...
Post by: Big Dod on June 25, 2012

Hi,

Moved to Newcastle from Carnlough (Co. Antrim) and while recently looking for a fun activity to keep me amused when I'm at home (Work in North Sea on rigs) I found you lovely people  ;)

I've been walking in the Mournes for the past few years with the familly and my 2 mutts.
Cant get enough of trees and mountains.

I've been reading through all sorts of posts on here and still have to get some kit together but looking forward to meeting / joining some of you in the future.

Than, whilst waiting for my registration to be approved I discovered Paragliding.
I have no idea how much weight a paramotr can hoist into the air but hoping to maybe combine the two  ;D

Best Regards,
Geo...

Title: Re: Hello all...
Post by: whoRya on June 25, 2012

I like the sound of this Big Dod.........summit camps being air-dropped with supplies of chocolate, wine and fire logs from BD Airways.  It will make for lighter packs to carry up  ;)

Welcome to the forum.

Title: Re: Hello all...
Post by: Big Dod on June 25, 2012

Exactly what I thunked.
Weather permitting, air supply / resupply for existing happy campers and peak to peak for myself in good weather...

You never know, you may wanna get into this yourself.
(I'll post more details of the Scholl I've found in the relevant section)

Mournes Paraglider from Tyella beach.

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Post by: Rumblebum on June 25, 2012

Welcome to the forum Big Dod  8)

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Post by: FlapJack on June 25, 2012

hi

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Post by: t18con on June 25, 2012

welcome aboard

Title: Re: Hello all...
Post by: Big Dod on June 25, 2012

Thanks folks its great to be here / find this forum.
Hav'nt been camping in years so looking forward to getting back into it again.
Love photography too so cant wait to get some beautiful sunrise / sets from a few nearby summits :)

PS
Paramotor weight question answered.
Air resupply will be a definite go in a coupla years  ;D

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Post by: Mourneman on June 25, 2012

Welcome to ni wild

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Post by: rin44 on June 25, 2012

Hello ! :)

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Post by: RedLeader on June 26, 2012

Welcome.

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Post by: Wolf_Larson on June 26, 2012

Big Regards to you, flying the food and beer up sounds great !!!

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Post by: Kayakgirl on June 26, 2012

Hi and welcome to the forum!