PinnedHammed MalikInto the CalderaHiking slowly up the steep ridge at Beechmont through the dense, steamy rainforest, lugging my 20kg pack I had plenty of time to ponder…Jan 22, 2021Jan 22, 2021
Hammed MalikFlying into the land of Giants — GirraweenThere I was… only a couple of hundred meters above ground in sink. I’d flown over a couple of hills hoping for them to trigger a thermal…Oct 28Oct 28
Hammed MalikPhi Scala 2 Light — ImpressionsThis article started off as some quick first impressions but I’ve had so many flights on it that it grew into full review.Feb 25Feb 25
Hammed MalikCoddiwompling — Travelling in a purposeful manner towards a vague destinationParagliding isn’t just about soaring through the skies; it’s about camaraderie, challenges, and the unexpected twists each day brings…Aug 28, 2023Aug 28, 2023
Hammed MalikPhi Maestro 2 vs Phi AllegroThe original Phi Maestro was my first progression wing, stepping up from low B to high B. Suddenly I could feel more of what the air was…Mar 16, 20233Mar 16, 20233
Hammed MalikAround the World on a ParagliderI had heard about “Around the World”, the holy grail of flying in SEQ, from my mentor when I first started flying.Dec 13, 2021Dec 13, 2021
Hammed MalikHectic Landing in Strong WindI had been having a great flight flying at the edge of a convergence line towards Gayndah, home of Gay Dan. About 25km from there the…Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
Hammed MalikFlying at Town of 1770 and Agnes WaterThe Town of 1770 is a tiny coastal village north of Bundaberg with a beautiful sandy bay. One of the biggest attractions is the option to…Jul 21, 20201Jul 21, 20201
Hammed MalikFirst XC on the Phi AllegroI was really looking forward to flying is the new C wing from Phi, the Allegro. Having flown its siblings the Maestro and the lighter XAlpsJul 2, 2020Jul 2, 2020
Hammed MalikBeechy to the FortAfter a few weeks of soggy weather in the Gold Coast hinterland, the forecast for Sunday looked promising for a flight from Beechmont. We…Mar 3, 2020Mar 3, 2020