Nip Slip
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Location
What we look for at Nip Slip
Wind direction
WSW (240°) → WNW (300°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
6–14 mph
Ceiling · Paragliding
≤ 19 mph base · gusts ≤ 23
Top of the range for paragliding (any rating). Switch wings up top to compare. Hang gliders hold roughly 10 mph more than paragliders.
High-elevation launch (~9,000 ft) in the Snowy Range/Medicine Bow near Centennial. Works in westerly flow, with SW and NW as the cross edges. Thin air means faster true airspeed, so keep winds moderate. Watch for lee rotor on the east side, gusty westerlies accelerating through gaps, and afternoon overdevelopment. Little documented — get a local briefing before flying.
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