Tom Hogdkin
| Disciplines | Cross competition | Hike & Fly |
|---|---|
| nationality | British |
| city | Kendal |
| Birth date | 1985 |
| Gin team since | 2025 |
Know more about Tom
Biography
Tom has been paragliding since 2003 and with earnest since 2020. Tom has enjoyed success in the UK Hike and fly scene, winning a few races including “The Dragon”, and is also enjoying racing in the Sports class, where he was the first pilot to score 1000 points in an SRS task. Tom is flying the GTO3 and Genie Race 5 harness.
Interview
When did you start paragliding?:
2003
2003
How many flights do you have?:
650 hours
650 hours
What is your longest flight?:
150km, 105km FAI triangle
150km, 105km FAI triangle
What is your flying weight?:
105kg competition, 92kg hike and fly
105kg competition, 92kg hike and fly
What are your latest/best results?:
3rd overall in British Winter Open sports class, 3rd overall in SRS Gin Edition 2024
3rd overall in British Winter Open sports class, 3rd overall in SRS Gin Edition 2024
What do you like about Gin Gliders?
Handling, quality, cutting edge design
Handling, quality, cutting edge design
What are your objectives for the next two years?:
Win comps!
Win comps!
Achievements
1st
X-Dales Hike & Fly
2024
Overall
1st
British Winter Open
2024
sports
2nd
Dragon Hike & Fly
2024
Overall
3rd
SRS St. Andre
2024
Overall
1st
Dragon Hike & Fly
2023
Overall
1st
X-Dales Hike & Fly
2023
Overall
3rd
British Winter Open
2023
sports
