XC Launch MISTAKES

[@MattnUska]

1:48 Great tips! We have a launch that I fly a lot that is like this. It is a fairly shallow launch and upwind is a spine. Launch usually feels light but out front it’s kicking off. People are hemming and hawing because they think it’s too light. I just send it and often go strait to the moon.

[@evangarcia9698]

All new ozone gliders have the Swivel on their breaks now. Thank god!

[@7up-weee]

Nice tips! I think there were some issues with brake lines chaffing on swivel eyelets and snapping at the eyelet so Ozone decided it wasn't worth it. I added swivels and put little plastic tubes over the line where the line contacts the swivel - just to be sure.

[@StanBarankiewicz]

I like your comment, "Fly for tomorrow, not fly like there is no tomorrow." Oh, and my Ozone Alpina 4 has swivels on the brake handles. Maybe Ozone is making the switch now.

[@sandrainthesky1011]

Good tips! I have seen ground suck happen a lot, even in really ok conditions and good launch sites. Newbies to the site, or timey launch cycles, or really strong conditions, but totally launchable. It's sad to see and yes I will admit to having been the cork popper to get everything flowing more than once. over the years. Does that make me an enabler? Hmmm, oh no psyching myself out hehe!

[@jackpuravida2949]

Still not sure if i understand what an XC takeoff is, or if it exists, but hey thats cool

[@timothee.gigout-magiorani]

4b. don't lay your harness on an ants nest. Niche advice but iykyk.