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Started by Big Dod, June 25, 2012, 03:34:58 PM

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Big Dod

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...
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW-- What a Ride!"

whoRya

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.
"Not all those who wander are lost."

Big Dod

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.
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW-- What a Ride!"

Rumblebum

Welcome to the forum Big Dod  8)
Youl never walk alone, youuul neveeer walllk......

FlapJack

"It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves."

t18con


Big Dod

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
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW-- What a Ride!"

Mourneman


rin44


RedLeader


Wolf_Larson

Big Regards to you, flying the food and beer up sounds great !!!
The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences.

Kayakgirl

Hi and welcome to the forum!


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