Scene: 2005

Medium: Email

Author and Topic: Dice and a request.

“Guys, I want to cut out a rat from yachting tape and the stick it on my performance paraglider. What do you think?”

Answer and Question: “You need anything? Tape, scissors, CAD programme, technical support from Nasa and Bill Gates?”

Answer: “No”.

So it began ....

The purity of this man’s attitude towards what he does is special. People, places, excitement … this guy personifies this lifestyle, it’s great to know you Dice.

Below is from Feb 2008 …

“Hi guys, how’s going?

I'm back in Wellington for now. The time down in the South Island just flew, never enough time to do what I want to do when I'm out there... I just want more and more.

Here are some pics from the trip and I'm excited to tell you that I was lucky enough to do some flying in the Mt. Cook region, flying in my home town (almost) Wanaka with all my flying and climbing mates, as well as scoring a couple of new flying sites in the Marlborough area. Not bad for a 10 day trip! 

There's a really good scene in Wanaka where all the pilots are coming together and sharing their knowledge and experiences.  I've met some wonderful people on this trip.

Quite changeable and strong conditions but fairly good weather provided us some great opportunity to fly in the comp.  Some of the pilots are really getting into acro flying and speed flying as well as para-mountaineering.  Andre started talking about a trip together, one trip all around New Zealand exploring new areas and pushing the envelopes of the sport. 

The possibility for new sites and pushing the limits in this sport is just endless. And the great thing about it is that you can combine other sports like climbing and kitesurfing. 

This is just amazing!  I love the every second of it.

I plan to head down to the Darrans (Milford Sound - Mt.Tutuko region) for climbing this Feb.  Probably for 3-4 days but it should be a good wee trip.

Regards from NZ    …. Diceman”.