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Description
Located in California, USA, this paragliding site offers an elevation of 530-580 meters with a height difference of 50 meters. It is regularly used for soaring and some thermalling, making it a decent spot for intermediate pilots. The site features multiple takeoff options, including launches facing West, East, and North.
There are two main launches: one at the top, which is a small southwest-facing launch, and another about 30-40 meters down, which is more south-facing and slightly larger. It takes approximately 20 minutes to walk from the base to the top.
Weather conditions can be quite strong in the middle of the afternoon, typical of Southern California. Be cautious of the airport to the east of the ridge to avoid flying too high.
Winchester Bowl is often used as a backup site when Soboba's conditions are too weak for soaring. However, space is limited, and more than 4-5 pilots in the air can feel crowded unless it's a particularly lifty day.
Pilots have noted that the wind at this site tends to be stronger than forecasted. For example, a forecasted 8-10 mph west wind turned out to be a sustained 12-15 mph from the south. The lower launch is recommended for south winds due to its lighter and more consistent conditions.
For visual insights, you can check out these videos:
- [Video 1](https://player.vimeo.com/video/4922600)
- [Video 2](https://vimeo.com/42946665)
For more detailed information, you can visit [ParaglidingEarth](https://paraglidingearth.com).
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