Luke de Weert
名字： Luke de Weert
生日: 1999
国籍: Netherlands
伞头: OMIKRON, PI ULS, OMEGA ULS
座袋: STRAPLESS, WEIGHTLESS
初始飞行年份: 2014
成就: Acro Pilot
About
Starting as a 14 year old kid on the beach in the Netherlands defined my flying style and passion for the sport. I was always flying close to the ground, therefore I always had to use my imagination and creativity to fly in a relatively small playground. This resulted in me learning a lot about the gliders and some smaller tricks that have set my foundation to fly acro in the mountains.
Interview
Do you remember your first flight? How was it?
I remember it super clearly! My dad picked me up from school on a winter day. We only had 1 hour of sun left so we rushed to the beach and he gave me his radio. The wind was perfect, I walked to the top of the dune and had the most beautiful sunset flight I could ever imagine.
What moments make flying worthwhile?
The unique moments you can experience as a human. We are not made to fly and giving us the ability to walk up a mountain and fly down is one of the most rewarding feelings you can ever experience. Especially if you can share those moments together with others. Flying together at sunset after a huge flight never gets boring!.
Your three top flying areas?
Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands
The Fjords in Norway
Mürren in Switzerland
What are you doing on a day that is not flyable?
Since I was a kid I love to play card games so I spend a lot of time doing this with my friends.
Most important paragliding successes?
- Acro World Tour Champion 2023
- Synchro World Champion 2024
- Synchro World Tour Champion 2021, 2022, 2023
- Vice World Champion 2024
Why do you fly for ADVANCE?
The whole reason why I fly is because of ADVANCE. My dad saw an ADVANCE glider in Interlaken when my mother was pregnant with me. That was the reason why he started to fly. My dad was my biggest influence in paragliding and he is the reason why I started. In addition I’ve always admired the brand and I always dreamed of flying for Advance one day.
What is your favourite food?
Pizza! For breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack. I’m in!
What is your favourite quote in life?
I don’t really have a quote but I always remind myself to stay in the present. Be aware of what you have in life and don’t take it for granted. I’ve seen a lot traveling around the world and we are living the dream. Everything you want to be is right there in front of you. Put in the work, never quit, and create your own luck.
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