I am thinking about leaning to fly an Aerotome Tike. If you don't know what I am talking about go here:

Fly For Fun



These things have a rang of over 100 miles considering the weather conditions, and can take off in 50 Ft! They cost about as much as a small Kia automobile though! I think this would be something great to do.

Here are the demo videos:

Flying Videos

 

does it come witht a great 10 yr warranty? hehe, those do look like fun! i see em all the time where i live and those paragliders too. my town has all those stuff. we live 2 blocks from the beach and see all these cool aero-sports.

 

I have always wanted to try it , but I dunno , dangling by strings with only two hands to hold you up .. hmmm ,, I really don't know
Bruce

 

I will keep myself on the ground thank you very much.