Larrie Hermans : An Experienced Para Gliding Instructor

Larrie has been flying paragliders since 1998. He has an Advanced Paragliding Rating and Advanced Instructor Rating.  He has been on more than 350 tours with people who come to his place of work. He has a natural affinity for this sport, and knew this is what he wanted to do when he first saw someone paragliding. His energy and enthusiasm on the job is what makes him a beloved and much sought after instructor. He is always there to help people in any way he can.

Paragliding started in the U.S. and in Europe with the idea of launching skydiving parachutes off steep mountains slopes and gliding down to land at the bottom. The first pioneering foot-launched flights on gliding parachutes were made during the mid-1960's by David Barish in the U.S. Larrie Hermans has spent many hours perfecting his style and technique of the sport and that’s why he is considered a professional. He offers tips for anyone interested in paragliding. 

Don’t go based on other people. Judge for yourself of the skill and risk involved without letting your ego take control.

It is not recommended to press on the accelerator bar to get better seated right after launch. If you are not automatically in your harness after launch, wait until you are safely away from the mountain.

If you don't feel at ease with the flying conditions or with a new launch area, fly another day or at a better place.

By studying the wind speed 20 minutes, you will be able to predict the next cycle and launch just before the wind increases again.

Make sure you use the restroom before you launch, so you don’t end up pressuring your bladder while in air, which may force you to land.

Larrie Hermans has amassed about 1200 hours in air since he began.  In addition to going with people, he also enjoys going by himself a great deal. He believes that this a great way to unwind and let the wind carry you. But he knows that there are risks involved and that’s why he always ensures that safety is first.

Larrie Hermans : Interior Designer Par Excellence

Larrie Hermans is an interior designer by profession, and his work has been featured in many international design magazines. He was born in Germany in a small medieval riverside town Cochem.  After spending the first 5 years of his life in this town, he moved to New York as this was where his parents eventually settled.  He currently lives with his family in Staten Island.   He has written a book about the art of interior décor for children’s bedroom,  and the following are a few important points that he discusses.

The perfect balance of practicality and creativity has been achieved and will easily appeals to parents and children alike.

Use innovative storage solutions disguised by splashes of color to make any room look fun and interesting.

Use wall art to your benefit to create character to a room.

Twin bunk beds offer a lot of style and provide multifunctional built-in shelving, staircases and storage units.  Although cabin beds are a better option for children under six.

Avoid anything like open drawers that can be used to climb.

Dangling lamp cords need to be secured so children don’t use them to pull and swing.

As a rule of thumb, don’t use mirrors or heavy picture frames that can pose a danger to the children.

Bed location is very important. Larrie Hermans suggests that underneath a window, directly against a radiator or with shelves, ledges or appliances are all bad positions for a bed to be placed.

Space sharing is a great way to accommodate more children in one room.

Choose one in a color and style that will grow with them and can be easily decorated around.

Larrie Hermans believes that life is too short to be lived doing boring things, and that’s why he takes great pride in creating one of a kind rooms for his clients.  He has used his creativity to design beautiful rooms for both children and adults in many places around the globe. One day he hopes to go back to Germany and see the town where he was born.