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Aussie Slope Fest


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Each year in September a group of slope fanatics get together at a place called Manilla in the Australian wilderness for a week of flying, drinking, line spinning and general slopey stuff. It's such a great site with such a good group of people that participants travel from NZ and the States to be there.

The site has been developed by hang glider and parapente enthusiasts with astro turf laid and accommodation near by.

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The site has a splendid view and fairly unobstructed approaches which makes for a smooth airflow although landing out can involve a bit of a walk.

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As well a general slopers the strong lift also attracts a lot of PSS giders.

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I thought you guys might be interested to see some of the "down under" PSS builds at the slope fest that are recorded in this album: **LINK**

Edited By KiwiKid on 25/09/2018 03:22:35

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 Not sure If you are referring to the pics above or the album. In the album it would be the lime green coloured one, here's another pic - it's front and center.

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Very nice build by one of the USA visitors. He sold it to a local to save having to cart it home - it's name starts with a T. The other brute is also hiding in the background.

 

Edited By KiwiKid on 25/09/2018 11:26:56

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