Kernville Slabs – paragliding startovačka
Startovačka Kernville Slabs se nachází v Spojené státy ve výšce 1051 m n. m. Hlavní orientace startu je Z; vhodný vítr je 0–8 m/s (max. poryv 11 m/s). Obtížnost: pokročilý.
Parametry startu
- Země
- Spojené státy
- Nadmořská výška
- 1051 m n. m.
- Orientace startu
- Z
- Vhodný vítr
- 0–8 m/s
- Max. poryv
- 11 m/s
- Obtížnost
- pokročilý
Klíčové informace
Podmínky
From the campground underneath the Kernville slabs start hiking up for about 20 or 30 minutes until you find away around all the bluffs. This may require some minor scrambling, watch out for critters like snakes and skunks, I saw both up there. Once you get above the slabs you'll come to easier grassier terrain. Launch is quite wind sheltered and very misgiving as to actual conditions. One I had to get rid of a smaller bush the first time I was there as it was right in the way. There is lots of sticks and debris around so do your best to keep your lines clear. It took me a few tries to launch here due to high wind shadowing from trees in front. Also the conditions felt almost lee side or catabatic as cycles seemed to be getting weaker and less frequent and even flipping my leading edge over once as I waited. Regardless, conditions in the air were quite the opposite. This is a pretty sweet ridge soaring site and I bet there could be some XC potential if you launched earlier in the afternoon or in the morning. The middle of the day is not advised due to strong winds. I flew right before sunset and was only expecting a sled ride but as I cleared the bluffs I instantly hit some amazing lift that allowed me to cruise the ridge there till after sunset. In fact I believe this was my first experience with true glass-off as I was able to fly far over the river to the West and still maintain altitude with no problem. The only reason I came down was due to fading light. I was able to bench about halfway up the ridge but couldn't make it any higher then that. Flying earlier may allow for thermals and XC flying. When I fly again I'll post more info. High winds during the middle of the day. Even during the evening it was quite gusty with some moderate amounts of turbulence. This ain't your local coastal ridge soaring site!
Přístup a přistání
Head to Kernville and then head North along the Kern river. There are several campsites along here.
Odkazy
Startovačky v okolí
Údaje jsou orientační (zdroje: XContest, paraglidingearth.com, paragliding-mapa.cz). Před letem vždy ověř aktuální podmínky, vzdušný prostor a souhlas správce startovačky. Více na živé mapě.