INFINITY TUMBLING
The Infinity Tumbling is the most spectacular aerobatics maneuver that exist in paragliding. During the Infinity Tumbling the pilot and passenger are rotating vertically around the center of the paraglider for as many turns the pilot desires - seemingly defying the laws of physics!
This flight begins with an Infinity Tumbling (around 15 revolutions) entered gradually through the Rhythmic SAT maneuver. Afterwards it continues with a series of other maneuvers, free of choice.
The Infinity is always performed in the beginning of the routine at high altitude and above water. After the Infinity the flight can be continued either as a „SENSATION” or as an „INSTRUCTIONAL” flight, as agreed in advance.
Requirements for this flight:
- Minimum body weight: 45 kg
- Maximum body weight: 85 kg
Further information and frequently asked questions:
Is the INFINITY flight suitable for me? I am affraid of the heavy G-Forces!
For every healthy person - no matter if young or old - it is absolutely no problem to stand out the high G-Forces during the Infinity Tumbling maneuver. However the forces can reach up to 6-7 G but only for a very short period of time in each turn and there is absolutely no danger of loosing consciousness whatsoever. In those moments you will simply feel that your body becomes heavier and for instance lifting your arms will feel a lot harder.
How the maneuver will be entered?
The Infinity Tumbling (a perfectly vertical movement) will be entered from a Rythmic SAT (starting with a horizontal movement) where the angle of the rotation will gradually increase from horizontal to vertical (see the videos to gain better understanding). It means that there will be no sudden shock when entering into Infinity but quite the opposite, the G-Forces will increase step by step in a way that it even will be barely noticeable for You.
Who can NOT do this?
The INFINITY flight is NOT recommended for:
- pregnant woman
- people with serious spine problems.