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…3 min read·Jan 22, 2021----
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.12 min read·Feb 25, 2024----
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…7 min read·Aug 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…10 min read·Mar 16, 2023--3--3
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.6 min read·Dec 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…5 min read·Nov 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…8 min read·Jul 21, 2020--1--1
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 XAlps10 min read·Jul 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…4 min read·Mar 3, 2020----
Hammed MalikThrilla in Manilla — Chasing the ‘epic’ flightThe biggest Paragliding State of Origin (SoO) event in history was over and red Manilla dust had penetrated every every nook and cranny of…14 min read·Jun 26, 2019----