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What we look for at Bristol
Wind direction
SW (225°) → W (270°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
3–8 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.
Bristol Mountain is a Rochester Area Flyers site, a slotted W-facing ridge/thermal launch on Stid Hill across from the ski area. It works SW through WNW, best WSW-W at a light ~6 mph; don't fly it over 12 mph or in gusts. The narrow valley throws rotor off the opposing ski-area ridge, trees line both sides of the slot, and the parking-lot LZ has trees, a road, and power lines and can switch direction midday. H3/P3 minimum (H2/P2 only with supervision), current USHPA + RAF membership and a site briefing required, no mini-wings; occasionally closed for hunting season.
Window data compiled from rochesterareaflyers.com — public site guides and club resources.
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