{"id":148,"date":"2024-01-01T22:20:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T21:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/?page_id=148"},"modified":"2025-12-01T09:28:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T08:28:23","slug":"speedfly-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/en\/speedfly-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Speedfly Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-toggle-content  root-eb-toggle-s5fsi\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-toggle-s5fsi\"><div class=\"eb-toggle-s5fsi eb-toggle-wrapper eb-toggle-primary\" data-init-content=\"secondary\" data-size=\"m\" data-switch-style=\"rounded\" data-bg-type=\"solid\" data-bg-color=\"var(--eb-global-primary-color)\" data-bg-gradient=\"linear-gradient(45deg,#00F260,#0575E6)\" data-primary-color=\"var(--eb-global-text-color)\" data-secondary-color=\"var(--eb-global-text-color)\" data-active-color=\"var(--eb-global-heading-color)\"><div class=\"eb-toggle-heading\" style=\"display:none\"><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"eb-text-switch-checkbox\" id=\"eb-fb27ac3e-d34c-4bc2-a0ed-2a8ff54dadb3\" style=\"display:none\"\/><div class=\"eb-text-switch-wrapper\"><div class=\"eb-text-switch-content\" style=\"margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\"><label class=\"eb-text-switch-label\" for=\"eb-fb27ac3e-d34c-4bc2-a0ed-2a8ff54dadb3\"><div class=\"eb-text-switch-toggle\"><\/div><div class=\"eb-switch-names\"><span class=\"eb-toggle-primary-label-text\">Summer<\/span><span class=\"eb-toggle-secondary-label-text\">Winter<\/span><\/div><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-toggle-heading\" style=\"display:block\"><span class=\"eb-toggle-primary-label\">Summer<\/span><label class=\"eb-toggle-switch toggle-m\"><input class=\"eb-toggle-input\" type=\"checkbox\"\/><span class=\"eb-toggle-controller\"><\/span><span class=\"eb-toggle-slider\"><\/span><\/label><span class=\"eb-toggle-none eb-toggle-seperator\"><\/span><span class=\"eb-toggle-secondary-label\">Winter<\/span><\/div><div class=\"eb-toggle-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-wrapper  root-eb-wrapper-xlidq\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-wrapper-xlidq\"><div class=\"eb-wrapper-outer eb-wrapper-xlidq\"><div class=\"eb-wrapper-inner\"><div class=\"eb-wrapper-inner-blocks eb-wrapper-align-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"967\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Images-Security.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13\" srcset=\"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Images-Security.jpg 967w, https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Images-Security-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Images-Security-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General rules at Les Deux Alpes resort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Common sense is the basics behind all the rules :&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fly far from animals and people (bikers, hikers, paraglider pilots and passengers and other persons who do not expect you and can get scared). <a href=\"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/en\/speedfly-ethics\/\">More wordy about that on the Ethics page<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay far from infrastructures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay far from helicopters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you happen to land at the same time with a paraglider (solo or tandem), keep a safe and respectful distance. Change your swoop plan if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If happen to land cross-course with a paraglider (or another speedwing coming from a different line), turn away right. That's universal rule of flying. This can happen on fight morning flight when there's still some east wind on the landing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always pack your wing in the fastbag before taking a lift. Lines and fabric can get stuck into lift mechanism. Also, mechanical lubricants would be an unpleasant surprise on your new shiny wing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About flying location<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion  root-eb-accordion-rpjbe\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-accordion-rpjbe\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container eb-accordion-rpjbe\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"fas fa-angle-right\" data-expanded-icon=\"fas fa-angle-down\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-7ccxj eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-rpjbe\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-rpjbe\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-rpjbe\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong><em>General information<\/em><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-rpjbe\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Learn all the available information before you arrive. Any pilot you meet on the lift would be happy to fill you with info but do your homework in advance.<br><br>First thing check the landing area. It is located at the base of Venosc gondola. Usual approach pattern is from East to West. Be careful as in the area of the windsock the field is slightly rising, and because of local thermal patterns the Eastern half of the landing field can give a \u201csink\u201d on the landing (in the second part of the day). Try to plan your landing to the windsock line when the thermals start developing where you will get more reliable flares.<br><br>Keep all your landings <strong>to pilot's left half of the landing (along the road)<\/strong>, whenever it is safe to do so. Longer right part of the landing is to be used by paragliders.<br><br>On the first flight in the morning East wind (tail) can make some pilots uncomfortable. Later it normally changes to 0 or West.<br><br>Do not forget to warm up before launching \u2014 pulled muscles on the launch is a very popular injury that can ruin your vacation.<br><br>Remember that on a good day there will be many pilots on the mountain, and since speedflying is a self-reliant sport, you have to organize your flight on your own. If you fly a small wing, it is wise to launch before slower\/lighter pilots to avoid crossing each other in flight. If that\u2019s not possible, give them several minutes of distance to avoid simultaneous approach when possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-etyg0 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-rpjbe\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-rpjbe\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-rpjbe\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong><em>Main launch<\/em><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-rpjbe\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>The main Diable launch (little windsock under the top of the Diable lift) should not be regarded as a simple one. The ground is not smooth \u2014 there are marmot holes and grassy bumps that make running difficult. Walk the actual line of your run and choose the best path. This applies for any new launch, however people tend to forget about it in a popular place. In the morning on the first run downwind is an often occasion, but do not worry: once the sun starts heating the valley, the downwind stops and you\u2019ll be able to launch safely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-jmtjt eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-rpjbe\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-rpjbe\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-rpjbe\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong><em>South launch<\/em><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-rpjbe\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Generally not recommended for smaller wings (8 and smaller) as to flat parts after launch. With facewind conditions here be especially careful since South and SE wind comes here crossing a big massif (Ecrins) and is very turbulent and unpredictable. It's especially dangerous since your friend can have a nice flight, report you good conditions - and right after him you can have the worst flight in your life.<br><br>Check more info for each line, on <a href=\"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/en\/speedfly-lignes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"183\">the dedicated page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-call-to-action  root-eb-call-to-action-nh8d0\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-call-to-action-nh8d0\"><div class=\"eb-cia-wrapper eb-call-to-action-nh8d0\" data-icon=\"fas fa-cloud-sun\"><div class=\"eb-cia-text-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-cloud-sun eb-cia-icon\" icon=\"fas fa-cloud-sun\"><\/i><h2 class=\"eb-cia-title\"><strong>Weather info<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"eb-cia-description\"><br>We\u2019re lucky to have very stable summer conditions in Les2Alpes. First of all, this place is not influenced by foen, so you only need to check general weather forecast.<br><br>Good news: any wind direction is good here until it\u2019s not too strong. Main launch is located on the west slope, but thermals reach the launch already around 10. Obviously, west wind will give you facewind right away, but north also gives nice side-ish launch opportunities if you\u2019re comfortable to launch in this kind of conditions.<br><br>If there\u2019s south wind, both south and main launch work fine so choose according to your wing size and comfort. However, mind that south winds can come in more turbulent than north, so avoid flying in stronger (over 5 m\/s) south winds.<br><br>Attention: the worst wind is south-east and east. It comes from the side of big mountains and it\u2019s very turbulent and unpredictable. Even when it feels nice on the launch, you might have extremely bad conditions in flight and down on the landing. Avoid flying when the forecast is east. Also, when you\u2019re on the launch, east winds get turned by the relief and feel like south \u2014 it\u2019s worth checking the forecast to be sure you\u2019re not engaging in bad conditions.<br>P.s. since eastern directions is largely unpredictable, you might have a very nice flying day or a washing-machine type of flight straight away.<br><br>On a good sunny day thermals are quite strong (even violent in early season). Do not underestimate their influence. Generally we now fly until 13:00 (even 11:00 in spring time). Monitor conditions on every flight, chat with other people and do not let your \u201chunger for flying\u201d push you in turbulent conditions.<br><br>Looks like with climate change good evening flights in summer are going to stay a history. Chances are that the thermals will stay around well after the valley gets in the shade, so don\u2019t really count on getting a good run. If you do engage in waiting on the launch until sunset, make sure you don\u2019t mind a chill walk down.<br><br>In the evening it's almost always downwind on the landing. Be especially attentive with your flare. In several weeks of summer the sun goes down in such an angle that the last ray fall straight into the landing making you virtually blind on last meters of flying. Be prepared to this.<br><br>Autumn here, like in many other places in the Alps, offers exceptional flying days. Obviously, forecasts are less stable and we have more rainy days, but if the day is good \u2014 you can have amazing runs until you get tired :)<br>Same weather pattern apply, with the expedition of thermals being light. These are some of the most enjoyable flying days, and we don\u2019t even mention amazing colors. Yes, we might have snow on the launch in some years, so you have to know how to take off in light (all the way to zero) wind on slippery terrain.<br><br>We forgot something? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/l2aspeed\/1\">Text us on Telegram<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-call-to-action  root-eb-call-to-action-9lt90\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-call-to-action-9lt90\"><div class=\"eb-cia-wrapper eb-call-to-action-9lt90\" data-icon=\"fas fa-glass-martini\"><div class=\"eb-cia-text-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-glass-martini eb-cia-icon\" icon=\"fas fa-glass-martini\"><\/i><h2 class=\"eb-cia-title\"><strong>Festival factor<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"eb-cia-description\"><br>Since many pilots are present on the location, a \u201cparty factor\u201d is a serious issue. What is it? It\u2019s emotional influence of many pilots present in one place. When you come to the launch and see 40 wings on the ground, it\u2019s very easy to forget we all fly small wings and do dangerous stuff. Notice this \u201cchill feeling\u201d when you first come on the launch and notice how it influences your decision-making. For example: you\u2019re normally launching with some facewind, but you arrive on the first lift and see people taking off with slight tail wind. Fight the urge to do as everyone does and wait until you have conditions you\u2019re used to. Do not push yourself to new things just under the influence of other pilots around you.<br><br>As sorry as we are to say that, it has to be said: not every advice is a good one. Be cautious to things that unknown people tell you. If in doubt, ask a trusted person. If a guy you\u2019ve just met on the lift invites you for a hike\u2019n\u2019fly tomorrow morning, ask yourself: why? And the answer is: because he is just happy to be here and wants to share it. That\u2019s all. Not because he cares about your progression or because he wants to teach you a new skill. Most probably he\u2019s going to fly away first and maybe he won\u2019t even wait for you on the landing to make sure you\u2019re fine. If you don\u2019t feel ready for some new line \u2014 don\u2019t do it or ask someone you trust to guide you. There are some really challenging launches around and you can find yourself in a dangerous situation. Don\u2019t just jump on a train with random people hoping that they care about your skills.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-call-to-action  root-eb-call-to-action-bnusa\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-call-to-action-bnusa\"><div class=\"eb-cia-wrapper eb-call-to-action-bnusa\" data-icon=\"dashicons-editor-help\"><div class=\"eb-cia-text-wrapper\"><span class=\"dashicon dashicons dashicons-editor-help eb-cia-icon\"><\/span><h2 class=\"eb-cia-title\"><strong><strong>Be prepared to an emergency<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"eb-cia-description\">Learn the local geography to talk the same language with your friends and rescue team.<br><br>Make sure your phone is charged and works locally. If you\u2019re in the roaming and you keep your phone switched off not to go in debt \u2014 you don\u2019t have a phone. Get a proper roaming or buy a local SIM card. If you\u2019re flying in a group, radios are a very good idea. It\u2019s fast and accessible and can work from places with no mobile network (some of the lines do not have coverage).<br><br>Always make sure someone knows which line you\u2019re flying. Organize a little group with another lonely pilot on the mountain or send messages to a ground-support friend. Someone always has to know where to look for you in case you\u2019re missing on the landing.<br><br>Emergency number is 112 that would work from any phone. It is preferable to have a French-speaking person calling the rescue as the doctor will be asking a lot of questions.<br><br>If you saw someone crashing while you\u2019re flying, do not try to land close to the victim. The best way is to try to see if the victim is moving\/badly injured and to remember the place of the crash as well as possible. Try to remember the color\/model of the wing as well so that the pilot could be identified fast. Then land safely and call the rescue.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-call-to-action  root-eb-call-to-action-jrq3p\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-call-to-action-jrq3p\"><div class=\"eb-cia-wrapper eb-call-to-action-jrq3p\" data-icon=\"fas fa-helicopter\"><div class=\"eb-cia-text-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-helicopter eb-cia-icon\" icon=\"fas fa-helicopter\"><\/i><h2 class=\"eb-cia-title\"><strong><strong><strong>H\u00e9licopt\u00e8re<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"eb-cia-description\">rescue helicopter is a powerful thing creating huge turbulence. If you see the heli approaching our flying zone, drop a message in <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/l2aspeed\">the Telegram group<\/a> and warn as many people as you can. That\u2019s when the radio is extremely useful: you can hear a warning from your friend even a moment before your launch.<br><br>Be prepared that you might lose several flights or even a day because of a rescue operation. Your flight is not worth even a minute of delay in their work \u2014 remember about that. If the Heli is approaching you and planning to land nearby \u2014 be sure that all the wings are packed and no clothes can be blown away and sucked into the helicopter turbines.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-call-to-action  root-eb-call-to-action-wju5s\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-call-to-action-wju5s\"><div class=\"eb-cia-wrapper eb-call-to-action-wju5s\" data-icon=\"fas fa-helmet-safety\"><div class=\"eb-cia-text-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-helmet-safety eb-cia-icon\" icon=\"fas fa-helmet-safety\"><\/i><h2 class=\"eb-cia-title\"><strong><strong><strong>Personal security<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"eb-cia-description\">Be attentive as to your physical condition and your gear. If you come from the land of hike-and-fly and you're not used to many long flights per day, you're going to experience mental tiredness sooner than physical. Make sure you stop flying when you are tired.<br><br>Take your time to prepare on the launch and check your gear nicely.<br><br>Do not fly with headphones. In an air space this busy it can be deadly. You can miss the noise of a heli approaching or warning of another pilot.<br><br>Always fly with glasses - air is full of insects, especially in July and August, and on the landing pieces of dry grass can damage your eyes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-wrapper  root-eb-wrapper-c2b1b\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-wrapper-c2b1b\"><div class=\"eb-wrapper-outer eb-wrapper-c2b1b\"><div class=\"eb-wrapper-inner\"><div class=\"eb-wrapper-inner-blocks eb-wrapper-align-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1190\" src=\"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Speedriding-Security-Muselle-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Speedriding-Security-Muselle-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Speedriding-Security-Muselle-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Speedriding-Security-Muselle-1024x476.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Speedriding-Security-Muselle-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Speedriding-Security-Muselle-1536x714.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Speedriding-Security-Muselle-2048x952.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Speedriding-Security-Muselle-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General rules at Les Deux Alpes resort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Common sense is the basics behind all the rules :&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fly far from the groomed slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fly far from animals and people (bikers, hikers, paraglider pilots and passengers and other persons who do not expect you and can get scared). <a href=\"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/en\/speedfly-ethics\/\">More wordy about that on the Ethics page<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fly far from infrastructures (lifts and buildings).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay far from helicopters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you happen to land at the same time with a paraglider (solo or tandem), keep a safe and respectful distance. Change your swoop plan if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always pack your wing in the fastbag before taking a lift. Lines and fabric can get stuck into lift mechanism. Also, mechanical lubricants would be an unpleasant surprise on your new shiny wing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion  root-eb-accordion-nviqi\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-accordion-nviqi\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container eb-accordion-nviqi\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"fas fa-angle-right\" data-expanded-icon=\"fas fa-angle-down\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-om292 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-nviqi\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-nviqi\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-nviqi\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Let\u2019s talk about your skiing level<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-nviqi\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Speedriding is more than just \u201cflying with skis\u201d. Even though you might be using your skis to only launch and land, you\u2019re dealing with off-piste terrain with whatever snow conditions you\u2019re lucky to have. And let\u2019s be honest here, days with good snow could be counted on one hand. You\u2019ll be dealing with crust, icy bumps, brown spots of dirt \u2013 you have to be able to ski that all. Also in case of a failed launch (or other reason that makes it impossible to fly the line) you need to ski back to the lift.<br>Have a decent level of off-piste skiing and make sure you\u2019re able to get around where you fly.<br>Before you fly them, it\u2019s a good idea to ski Diable and Pierre Grosse lines to check your skiing level. If these places get you in trouble \u2013 think about working on your skiing level before you speedride them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-czvft eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-nviqi\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-nviqi\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-nviqi\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Gear<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-nviqi\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>DVA is a must. In case of serious trouble it will save you or your friend\u2019s life.<br>A transceiver, a probe and a shovel must  be a usual part of your gear together with your skis. <br>Have adequate off-piste skis but maybe don\u2019t come with your favorite pair for powder days \u2013 it's quite often that there  are rocks, especially in the beginning and end of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About flying location<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn all the available information before you arrive. \nAny pilot (Paraglider or Speedrider) you meet on the lift would be happy to fill you with info but do your homework in advance.<br><br>First thing check the landing areas. <a href=\"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/en\/speedfly-lignes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"183\">Check more info for each line.<\/a><br>Visit it physically (by walking or skiing) before riding a line. Following a friend is NOT a good plan. <br>Even if Speedriding is often more forgiving in terms of danger, the basics must be followed. <br>Check your landings in advance ! <br>Where possible, ski your whole line <strong>before<\/strong> Speedriding it to be familiar with the terrain. Where not possible \u2013 be especially attentive to how much you stay in contact with the snow. If you get caught somewhere without a wing \u2013 make sure you\u2019re able to get out.<br><br>Main Diable line is the most popular place on the mountain since the rotation is fast and the weather is much more stable than on the Pierre Grosse altitude. Make sure you give enough space with other Speedriders not to cross on the line and not to have trouble on the landing. <br><br>Since the Diable landing area is rather small, pack fast and clear the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-call-to-action  root-eb-call-to-action-t2k6o\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-call-to-action-t2k6o\"><div class=\"eb-cia-wrapper eb-call-to-action-t2k6o\" data-icon=\"fas fa-helmet-safety\"><div class=\"eb-cia-text-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-helmet-safety eb-cia-icon\" icon=\"fas fa-helmet-safety\"><\/i><h2 class=\"eb-cia-title\"><strong><strong><strong>Personal security<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"eb-cia-description\">First and foremost: since all the riding is done off-piste, you need your avalanche set and you need to know how to use it. Yes, the resort is trying to keep the terrain as secured as possible, but conditions may change during the day and slabs may form. Backcountry lines are NOT secured and require full understanding of snow conditions. Consult more experienced people as to current situation. In certain areas is a good idea to also have skins and\/or crampons to be able to walk out in case of a failed launch. It is not nice to rely on a helicopter if you\u2019re 30 mins away from the lift and just can\u2019t relaunch.<br><br>Be attentive as to your physical condition and your gear. If you come from the land of hike-and-fly and you're not used to many long flights per day, you're going to experience mental tiredness sooner than physical. Make sure you stop flying when you are tired.<br><br>Take your time to prepare on the launch and check your gear nicely. If you tumbled in your wing at some point \u2013 check your lines attentively, ski edges can do a lot of damage.<br><br>Do not fly with headphones. In an air space this busy it can be deadly. You can miss the noise of a helicopter approaching or warning of another pilot.<br><br><br>Footlaunch in winter season is almost never a possibility. Sometimes in the end of the season it is doable, but generally forget about it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-call-to-action  root-eb-call-to-action-7eivt\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-call-to-action-7eivt\"><div class=\"eb-cia-wrapper eb-call-to-action-7eivt\" data-icon=\"dashicons-editor-help\"><div class=\"eb-cia-text-wrapper\"><span class=\"dashicon dashicons dashicons-editor-help eb-cia-icon\"><\/span><h2 class=\"eb-cia-title\"><strong><strong>Be prepared to an emergency<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"eb-cia-description\">Learn the local geography to talk the same language with your friends and rescue team.<br><br>Make sure your phone is charged and works locally. If you\u2019re in the roaming and you keep your phone switched off not to go in debt \u2014 you don\u2019t have a phone. Get a proper roaming or buy a local SIM card. If you\u2019re flying in a group, radios are a very good idea. It\u2019s fast and accessible and can work from places with no mobile network (some of the lines do not have coverage).<br><br>Always make sure someone knows which line you\u2019re flying. Organize a little group with another lonely pilot on the mountain or send messages to a ground-support friend. Someone always has to know where to look for you in case you\u2019re missing on the landing.<br><br>Emergency number is 112 that would work from any phone. It is preferable to have a French-speaking person calling the rescue as the doctor will be asking a lot of questions.<br><br>If you saw someone crashing while you\u2019re flying, do not try to land close to the victim. The best way is to try to see if the victim is moving\/badly injured and to remember the place of the crash as well as possible. Try to remember the color\/model of the wing as well so that the pilot could be identified fast. Then land safely and call the rescue.<br><br>On the launch: rescue helicopter is a powerful thing creating huge turbulence. If there is a serious crash and a heli is going to pick the victim up on the spot, drop a message <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/l2aspeed\">in the Telegram chat<\/a> and warn as many people as you can. That\u2019s when the radio is extremely useful: you can hear a warning from your friend even while riding.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-call-to-action  root-eb-call-to-action-wo3yt\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-call-to-action-wo3yt\"><div class=\"eb-cia-wrapper eb-call-to-action-wo3yt\" data-icon=\"fas fa-helicopter\"><div class=\"eb-cia-text-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-helicopter eb-cia-icon\" icon=\"fas fa-helicopter\"><\/i><h2 class=\"eb-cia-title\"><strong><strong><strong>H\u00e9licopt\u00e8re<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"eb-cia-description\">rescue helicopter is a powerful thing creating huge turbulence. If you see the heli approaching our flying zone, drop a message in <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/l2aspeed\">the Telegram group<\/a> and warn as many people as you can. That\u2019s when the radio is extremely useful: you can hear a warning from your friend even a moment before your launch.<br><br>Be prepared that you might lose several flights or even a day because of a rescue operation. Your flight is not worth even a minute of delay in their work \u2014 remember about that. If the Heli is approaching you and planning to land nearby \u2014 be sure that all the wings are packed and no clothes can be blown away and sucked into the helicopter turbines.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-call-to-action  root-eb-call-to-action-qxg1c\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-call-to-action-qxg1c\"><div class=\"eb-cia-wrapper eb-call-to-action-qxg1c\" data-icon=\"fas fa-glass-martini\"><div class=\"eb-cia-text-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-glass-martini eb-cia-icon\" icon=\"fas fa-glass-martini\"><\/i><h2 class=\"eb-cia-title\"><strong>Festival factor<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"eb-cia-description\">Since many pilots are present on the location, a \u201cparty factor\u201d is a serious issue. What is it? It\u2019s emotional influence of many pilots present in one place. When you come to the launch and see 40 wings on the ground, it\u2019s very easy to forget we all fly small wings and do dangerous stuff. Notice this \u201cchill feeling\u201d when you first come on the launch and notice how it influences your decision-making. For example: if everyone is doing barrel rolls on a line where you are not comfortable to do it, fight the urge to do as everyone does and wait until you have the level. Do not push yourself to new things just under the influence of other pilots around you.<br><br>As sorry as we are to say that, it has to be said: not every advice is a good one. Be cautious to things that unknown people tell you. If in doubt, ask a trusted person. If a guy you\u2019ve just met on the lift invites you for a hike\u2019n\u2019fly tomorrow morning, ask yourself: why? And the answer is: because he is just happy to be here and wants to share it. That\u2019s all. Not because he cares about your progression or because he wants to teach you a new skill. Most probably he\u2019s going to fly away first and maybe he won\u2019t even wait for you on the landing to make sure you\u2019re fine. If you don\u2019t feel ready for some new line \u2014 don\u2019t do it or ask someone you trust to guide you. There are some really challenging launches around and you can find yourself in a dangerous situation. Don\u2019t just jump on a train with random people hoping that they care about your skills.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Fly safe !<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/en\/association\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"655\">L2A Speedfly team<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bons vols L2A Speedfly team<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","iawp_total_views":2,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-148","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148"}],"version-history":[{"count":66,"href":"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1107,"href":"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/148\/revisions\/1107"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/l2a-speedfly.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}