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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots take to the skies during competition where they form gaggle's and look for the best lift from thermal's...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots wacth a wind dummy to assess the conditions...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....A view looking down from a tandem Paraglider during competition.
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....A couple kiss near the wind sock on to of Mount Borah after competition...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...South African pilot Tracey King is lifted to a waiting ambulance after colliding with another pilot and chrashing near the take off site...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots land after completing a task..
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....Pilots during competition
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots during competition..
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....Pilots during competition
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots during competition..
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots during competition..
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...A view looking down from a tandem Paraglider during competition..
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...A view looking down from a tandem Paraglider during competition...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....A view looking down from a tandem Paraglider during competition.
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...A view looking down from a tandem Paraglider during competition...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....A view looking down from a tandem Paraglider during competition.
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...A view looking down from a tandem Paraglider during competition..
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots take to the skies during competition where they form gaggle's and look for the best lift from thermal's....
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....Pilots take to the skies during competition where they form gaggle's and look for the best lift from thermal's..
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....Pilots take to the skies during competition where they form gaggle's and look for the best lift from thermal's..
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....Pilots take to the skies during competition where they form gaggle's and look for the best lift from thermal's..
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots take to the skies during competition where they form gaggle's and look for the best lift from thermal's...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots take to the skies during competition where they form gaggle's and look for the best lift from thermal's...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots take to the skies during competition where they form gaggle's and look for the best lift from thermal's...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....Pilots take to the skies during competition where they form gaggle's and look for the best lift from thermal's..
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots take to the skies during competition where they form gaggle's and look for the best lift from thermal's...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots take to the skies during competition where they form gaggle's and look for the best lift from thermal's....
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....Pilots take to the skies during competition where they form gaggle's and look for the best lift from thermal's...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....Pilots wait for the right conditions during the open take off window...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots prepare to take off...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....Pilots are briefed on the task ahead...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...They call is Para waiting...pilots wait for the wind to subside on top of Mount Borah. Unfortunately, it didn t and the day was cancelled..
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...They call is Para waiting...pilots wait for the wind to subside on top of Mount Borah. Unfortunately, it didn't and the day was cancelled..
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots arrive at the Mount Borah launch site to prepare for competition...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots arrive at the Mount Borah launch site to prepare for competition...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland..Pilots arrive at the Mount Borah Hillside to set up for competition...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland....Onlookers photograph the gaggle of paragliders...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...Pilots take to the skies during competition where they form gaggle's and look for the best lift from thermal's...Pilots take to the skies during competition where they form gaggle's and look for the best lift from thermal's...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...They call is Para waiting...pilots wait for the wind to subside on top of Mount Borah...
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  • 149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...They call is Para waiting...pilots wait for the wind to subside on top of Mount Borah....
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  • A paraglider flies above Queenstown, New Zealand, with the snow capped Remarkables mountain range providing a stunning backdrop. Queenstown is nestled on the shores of the crystal clear waters of Lake Wakatipu in the Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. Queenstown is New Zealand's premier tourist destination providing an abundance of year round outdoor activities for both young and old. Queenstown, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand. Photo Tim Clayton.
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  • A paraglider flies above Queenstown, New Zealand, with the snow capped Remarkables mountain range providing a stunning backdrop. Queenstown is nestled on the shores of the crystal clear waters of Lake Wakatipu in the Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. Queenstown is New Zealand's premier tourist destination providing an abundance of year round outdoor activities for both young and old. Queenstown, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand. Photo Tim Clayton.
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  • A paraglider flies above Queenstown, New Zealand, with the snow capped mountain range providing a stunning backdrop. Queenstown is nestled on the shores of the crystal clear waters of Lake Wakatipu in the Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. Queenstown is New Zealand's premier tourist destination providing an abundance of year round outdoor activities for both young and old. Queenstown, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand. Photo Tim Clayton.
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  • A paraglider flies above Queenstown, New Zealand, with the snow capped mountain range providing a stunning backdrop. Queenstown is nestled on the shores of the crystal clear waters of Lake Wakatipu in the Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. Queenstown is New Zealand's premier tourist destination providing an abundance of year round outdoor activities for both young and old. Queenstown, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand. Photo Tim Clayton.
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  • A paraglider flies above Queenstown, New Zealand, with the snow capped mountain range providing a stunning backdrop. Queenstown is nestled on the shores of the crystal clear waters of Lake Wakatipu in the Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. Queenstown is New Zealand's premier tourist destination providing an abundance of year round outdoor activities for both young and old. Queenstown, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand. Photo Tim Clayton.
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  • A paraglider flies above Queenstown, New Zealand, with the snow capped Remarkables mountain range providing a stunning backdrop. Queenstown is nestled on the shores of the crystal clear waters of Lake Wakatipu in the Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. Queenstown is New Zealand's premier tourist destination providing an abundance of year round outdoor activities for both young and old. Queenstown, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand. Photo Tim Clayton.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Villages of all ages, dressed in traditional costume at the base of the tower, dance and sing with ever increasing tempo, the pulsating chanting is accompanied by whoop whoop sounds that build the anticipation of the waiting audience at the Land Diving.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Villages during the construction of the Land Diving tower on the hillside at Lonorore, Pentecost.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Two Land Divers wearing traditional Nambas (penis shields) before the Land Diving ceremony.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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A Land Diver, with vines tied to his ankles, launches himself from the Land Diving tower in front of a small group of tourists at the Lonorore Land Diving site on Pentecost Island. Vanuatu.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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A Land Diver, with vines tied to his ankles, launches himself from the Land Diving tower in front of a small group of tourists at the Lonorore Land Diving site on Pentecost Island. Vanuatu.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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A Land Diver, with vines tied to his ankles, launches himself from the Land Diving tower in front of a small group of tourists at the Lonorore Land Diving site on Pentecost Island. Vanuatu.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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A Land Diver, with vines tied to his ankles, launches himself from the Land Diving tower in front of a small group of tourists at the Lonorore Land Diving site on Pentecost Island. Vanuatu.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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A Land Diver, with vines tied to his ankles, launches himself from the Land Diving tower in front of a small group of tourists at the Lonorore Land Diving site on Pentecost Island. Vanuatu.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Villages of all ages, dressed in traditional costume at the base of the tower, dance and sing with ever increasing tempo, the pulsating chanting is accompanied by whoop whoop sounds that build the anticipation of the waiting audience at the Land Diving.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Villages during the construction of the Land Diving tower on the hillside at Lonorore, Pentecost.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Villages during the construction of the Land Diving tower on the hillside at Lonorore, Pentecost.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Villages during the construction of the Land Diving tower on the hillside at Lonorore, Pentecost.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Villages during the construction of the Land Diving tower on the hillside at Lonorore, Pentecost.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Villages during the construction of the Land Diving tower on the hillside at Lonorore, Pentecost.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Villages during the construction of the Land Diving tower on the hillside at Lonorore, Pentecost.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Villages during the construction of the Land Diving tower on the hillside at Lonorore, Pentecost.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Claude Asal collecting vines from the hills of Pentecost Island to be used in the Land Diving.
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  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Vines are collected from the highest regions of Pentecost to be used in the Land Diving.
    Land Divers 002.TIF
  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Vines are collected from the highest regions of Pentecost to be used in the Land Diving.
    Land Divers 001.TIF
  • For three months of the year, on the remote South Pacific island of Pentecost, the tradition of land diving takes place. A tower is built from timber and vines collected from the hills around the dive site. Diving takes place between March and June when the vines are strong. The death defying dives are performed each Saturday, or when tourist cruise ships visit the Island throughout these months. The local tribes around Lonohore gather to perform the land diving as a sporting spectacle for the tourists visiting the island. A vine is tied to each ankle of the divers and the men and boys dive from different levels, some as high as ten meters.   <br />
They hurl themselves off the platform diving at the solid ground below and are saved only by the vines which pull them back from the jaws of death inches from the ground. <br />
Land diving is an ancient tradition on the island and is now considered 'professional' by the divers who are rewarded for there dives by the money paid by tourists visiting the land dive site. But the money doesn't go to the individual; it goes to the village of the diver to help support that community. The divers are paid according to which jump level platform they dive off, which ranges from around A$6 from the lowest platform to A$30 for diving from the highest platform.<br />
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Villages dig holes for the construction of the Land Diving tower on the hillside at Lonorore, Pentecost.
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  • Ryan Pappas, 22, from Sydney, Australia, performs a backside rodeo 540 as he takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • Ryan Pappas, 22, from Sydney, Australia, performs a backside rodeo 540 as he takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A skier takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A snowboarder takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A snowboarder takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A snowboarder takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A snowboarder takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A snowboarder takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A snowboarder takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A snowboarder takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A skier takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • Ryan Pappas, 22, from Sydney, Australia, performs a backside rodeo 540 as he takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A skier takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A skier takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
    230711_Clayton__NZ_1336.TIF
  • Ryan Pappas, 22, from Sydney, Australia, performs a backside rodeo 540 as he takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
    230711_Clayton__NZ_1332.TIF
  • Ryan Pappas, 22, from Sydney, Australia, performs a backside rodeo 540 as he takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
    230711_Clayton__NZ_1331.TIF
  • A snowboarder takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A snowboarder takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A snowboarder takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
    230711_Clayton__NZ_1231.TIF
  • A skier takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A skier heads for a crash landing takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A skier heads for a crash landing takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • Ryan Pappas, 22, from Sydney, Australia, performs a backside rodeo 540 as he takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A skier takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • Ryan Pappas, 22, from Sydney, Australia, performs a backside rodeo 540 as he takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A skier takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A skier takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A skier takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A skier takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A skier takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A skier takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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  • A snowboarder takes to the air at The Remarkables Ski Fields, Queenstown, New Zealand during a session with 'The Air Bag'  a large inflatable airbag which breaks the fall of the participant on landing and allows valuable experience and a training aid for Aerial skiers and snowboarders. Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand, 23rd July 2011
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