"Injury prophylaxis in paragliding", BMJ, 2002
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12351336/
    german paragliding club

"[Injuries and influencing factors on accidents in paragliding]"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32663899/
    in german


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TODO:
- get a hook knife for water landing safety
- join NW paragliding club

reading/resources:
- http://cascadeparaglidingclub.org/reference/
- https://www.hpac.ca/rescues-helicopters-fires-mines-and-paraglider-hang-glider-pilots/
- update from 2022 on difficulty: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11eDt7yIExeLQuJVvsyLYbB8SuYkVq0TITturX29vUFs/edit

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sites to try:
- blanchard, wa (1h20m drive, easy site)
- lake chelan area
- yakima buttes (?) (annual event?)

st helens

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regional events:

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tree rescue:

- https://ctomsinc.com/collections/high-angle-aviation-equipment/products/paraglider-parachute-tree-egress-kit (military vibe)
- https://blacksheepadventuresports.com/2018/06/26/review-beal-5mm-back-up-line/
- https://towmeup.com/shop/ols/products/tree-rescue-device-only
- http://mvkazit.blogspot.com/2019/06/tree-self-rescue-for-paraglide-pilots.html
- http://mvkazit.blogspot.com/2017/01/some-ultra-light-rappel-ropes.html
- https://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=100528&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
- http://cascadeparaglidingclub.org/reference/reference-tree-rescue-for-paraglider-pilots/