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  1. 02-07-2012, 01:34 PM #1
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    +VIBES+ going out to Gary Begley

    Gary crashed on takeoff Sunday in Utah on Mt. Olympus. I'm pretty sure he was speedflying/riding, not paragliding like the article says.

    Broken leg, "shoulder" and head injuries.

    Gary has posted lots of stoke on this forum, search his threads.

    Hope you are doing okay man. -Brett

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    get well quick, Gary
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  3. 02-07-2012, 02:27 PM #3
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    Here's to a quick recovery!
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    Fast Healing vibes sent.
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    That report sounds like paragliding with a downdraft hitting him just after take-off. Common if there's wind coming over a ridge behind you.

    Heel up!
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  6. 02-07-2012, 05:32 PM #6
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    being a sky pilot au natural sounds scary,
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    Hope you're flying again soon, and I very much selfishly hope you make some more videos too.
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    Vibes, dude. Kick some ass.
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    One gnarly mofo, get better dude. Sounds painful, best wishes for his recovery.
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  10. 06-26-2012, 08:52 AM #10
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    Back in the game again : ))
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  11. 06-26-2012, 09:07 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by gary begley View Post
    Back in the game again : ))
    shouldn't there be a period after discover as well?
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  12. 06-26-2012, 09:17 AM #12
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    Brett

    What's the difference between paragliding and speedflying?
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    Quote Originally Posted by gary begley View Post
    Back in the game again : ))
    Welcome back!
    Nice collection of stuff in that vid.

    Quote Originally Posted by spook View Post
    shouldn't there be a period after discover as wel?
    Visual symmetry, the period is implied.
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    he was iterviewed by,local news...lost the wind just after takeoff;....get well dude! thought he was basejumping?dont know
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    Quote Originally Posted by gary begley View Post
    Back in the game again : ))
    Good stuff!
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    This is Utah Gary?
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    Stoke bump!
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  18. 06-26-2012, 01:39 PM #18
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    I was never interviewed : ) but this is what happened in short detail. During cliff launch in light wind conditions speedflying. I was foot launching in snow and at full speed my left foot sunk deep and caused me to lose speed and pitch forward over the edge. That can be a bad thing with a wing that looks like shit. Dislocated hip, dislocated shoulder,7 ribs broke and slap tear surgery was the final result. Lesson learned...clock and time move slow during rehab ; )
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  19. 06-26-2012, 01:57 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by telemike View Post
    Brett

    What's the difference between paragliding and speedflying?
    Mostly canopy size and design.

    Speedwings have MUCH LESS surface area compared to a paraglider thus speed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blurred View Post
    Mostly canopy size and design.

    Speedwings have MUCH LESS surface area compared to a paraglider thus speed.
    BTW-glad you're okay Gary.
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  21. 06-26-2012, 03:08 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by spook View Post
    shouldn't there be a period after discover as well?
    no, there is no end to discover (y)
    ... jfost is really ignorant, he often just needs simple facts laid out for him...
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    thanks Brett

    good to have you still with us Gary
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    Glad your OK...banged up a bit, but OK. I admire what you do. One time, I was in a bad wreck in the Sinai desert...broke 7 ribs, too.
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  24. 06-26-2012, 05:21 PM #24
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    All is good know just have to give the shoulder so more time to gain full power. I just wanted to give Brett a big thanks for the vibe! look forward to flying or making some turns with you one day Brett : )
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    Glad you're on the mend, Gary.
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