Scouting Cedar Mountain
Jeff, Alex and I pioneered a launch off Ceder Mountain in the San Rafael Swell, Utah.
decisions
The only safe launch was a long carry from the car, so we spent a long time thinking about it before committing.
carry
En route to the launch. It was about a 45min carry.
rigging
Jeff agreed to drive, so Alex and I rigged.
Rigging
Rigging2
Adam take-off
I lost the toss and had to launch first ;).
Alex take-off
Alex launching second. He agressively corrected a big wingup and got off well.
soaring the swell
Fullfilling a year long ambition of soaring the Swell!
Alex landed
success
Alex and I celebrating a successful mission.
Towing setup
The next day we did some static towing in front of Cedar Mountain.
ready to tow
We towed with 1200ft of line attached to a pressure cylinder on the back of my car.
driver's view
Looking back waiting for the signal to go.
Jeff launching
Jeff foot launches on tow.
ontow
700 ft up
flare
Sweet landing from Jeff after a successful tow.