When German pilots speak of "Kurbeln" they are talking of thermalling - so it shouldn't really come as a surprise that Birgitte is a natural under a paraglider. I'd say her family was positively MADE for thermalling...
The German XC league is decided through the 3 best flights of a pilot during the season, and with 861 points Birgitte had almost 250 points MORE than her closest rival. This didn't just secure her the top podium place in the German XC League - she won the UP Streckenfieber contest as well, walking away with the biggest trophy, a new UP paraglider of her own choice!
Birgitte flies the UP Trango XC2, a wing that has won a reputation as a very safe and predictable performance paraglider. It has obiously suited Birgitte's style well, the way she's been going. Very well done Birgitte, and thanks for flying UP!
