Tame the COBRA launch (in 3 minutes)

The COBRA launch is a method of launching your paraglider from the side so that it doesn’t drag you so much in strong wind. Let's practice the COBRA on a flat field, so when you need it, you’ve mastered the method. Learn more in my GROUND CONTROL course https://flywithgreg.com/pages/paragli... 0:00 Cobra launch demonstration 0:33 Practise the Cobra method 1:43 Cobra launch layout tips 2:19 The risks of Cobra launching 2:54 When to use Cobra launch Video © Greg Hamerton Music licenced from Audiio: Heart Beat 150bpm (Solar Body) #cobralaunch #paragliding #flywithgreg Subscribe to this channel ■ https://bit.ly/flywithgreg Join my mailing list to learn my LANDING SECRETS straight away. Or take an online paragliding course, join my academy and learn more on https://flywithgreg.com/ ┌───────────────────┐ MY FLYING PARTNERS └───────────────────┘ My academy members get special prices on flight gear in EUROPE https://bit.ly/flyoase UK https://flysussex.com/ USA https://paragliding.com/ SIV training: https://jockysanderson.com/ TRIPS with https://birdmen.co.za/ SITES INFO with https://www.paraglidingmap.com/ FLIGHT REPLAYS with https://www.sportstracklive.com/ CROSS COUNTRY MAGAZINE publications like https://bit.ly/PGmanual THERMIK MAGAZINE subscriptions https://shop.thermik.at/ ┌───────────────────────┐ RECOMMENDED READING └───────────────────────┘ The Best Flying Sites of the ALPS ■ http://bestflyingsites.com/ Paragliding Beginner's Guide ■ https://bit.ly/PGmanual Advanced Paragliding ■ https://bit.ly/advancedPG Understanding the Sky ■ https://bit.ly/understandsky ┌───────────────────┐ MY FILMING GEAR └───────────────────┘ My amazing 'chase' cam ■ https://bit.ly/instaX2 Alternative for pilots ■ https://bit.ly/instaGO2 Go Pro ■ https://amzn.to/3DiXOO9 That little compass ■ https://amzn.to/3mFKd9f Safety SOS Tracker ■ https://amzn.to/3jpgowm AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE I sometimes earn a small commission from some of these websites at no additional cost to you. Along with the adverts displayed by Youtube these help to fund future productions.