2007-08-03 11:08:49 · 23 answers · asked by gldnsilnc 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
That would be well in front of the wings, at the base of the neck, where it connects to the shoulders.
On my dragon, you can't sit behind the wings because you would be swept off with each beat. (Calling each wing thrust a beat is actually misleading. The wing is actually stroked in an elliptical pattern--high up towards the front to capture as much air as possible, scooping it into the vane by curling the front part of the sail around and over it, as you would cup your hand to swim. Then thrusting downwards with the whole of the wing to gain lift from the extra volume of air under the wing, and back to move the dragon body forward. Then repeat.) And there is no place to hold on as the vaning of the wing is continuously undulating between the shoulder and the back legs. As I said, one would be swept off if they were to try to sit behind the shoulder.
The very best riders are ones that don't get motion sick, as well as those who have no fear of heights. As the wing reaches forward, the body of the dragon drops some few feet in the air, as the wing cups the air and pushes down and back, the dragon's body rises and thrusts forward. This is a continuous motion as the wings beat--the only relief coming when your mount goes into glide mode.
2007-08-03 13:11:37 · answer #1 · answered by Susie Q 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the front of the wings. Less motion and more in control of the ride. Plus the view is better.
2007-08-03 11:11:09 · answer #2 · answered by Charley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the species. If it has a long neck you sit in front, a short neck you sit behind or between the wings.
2007-08-03 11:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by Fae 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Behind wings.
2007-08-03 11:10:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Front. And who has a dragon, sure there is still 1 dinosaur on our planet but dragons aren't dinosaurs. (when I say 1 left I mean the lochness monster)
2007-08-03 11:11:55 · answer #5 · answered by steeldog28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally prefer to sit behind, that way, when all the fairies come he can slap them off with his wings.
2007-08-03 11:11:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always in front otherwise the air from the wings flapping will blow you off.
2007-08-03 11:11:02 · answer #7 · answered by Kaela 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can not be astride the shoulders at the base of the neck you will be in deep trouble when there is a quick recovery from a dive.
2007-08-03 11:20:20 · answer #8 · answered by Terry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next time you see a dragon, and its friendly, let me know then I'll ride it and tell you where I sat.
2007-08-03 11:11:58 · answer #9 · answered by purplespiders667 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually in front but it's not "my" Dragon, it's rather my friend.
2007-08-03 12:44:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋