Paragliding

This sport requires a specific set of equipment. These include a paragliding wing, lines, seating harness, risers, speed bar, reserved parachute, variometer, helmet, GPS, and radio. If you are a beginner, you don’t need to secure all these. They are often being offered in many paragliding flight schools.

While you are not required to equip yourself with your own paraglider, you must be trained to be able to fly it. You should enroll in a certified flight school that would train you in all aspects of paragliding. The goal is for you to learn the ropes until you can do it independently. Normally, you would need about 10 to 15 days to finish the training. It can go longer depending on the course that you are taking. You would need to master the sport before you can fly on your own.

Aside from the equipment and your mastery of the sport, the wind and the weather are also two important factors in paragliding. This sport is very weather-dependent. So, you have to be aware of the wind and weather conditions in your location of choice. Being able to determine the weather and the wind speed could potentially save you from an otherwise catastrophic flight.

Paragliding needs a lot of time, dedication, and knowledge. But once you get to experience it, you would be surprised to know that it comes with many benefits. Paragliding is great for your physical and mental well-being. It will help you in strengthening your upper body, burning calories, and engaging your core. It is also good for relieving your stress, being mindful, and improving your focus.

In addition to these health benefits, paragliding will take you to witness some of the best sights in the world. You can enjoy these unforgettable aerial panoramic views in places including Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique, Interlaken in Switzerland, Pokhara in Nepal, and Oludeniz in Turkey.

Paragliding is truly a wonderful sport that will not only test your skills but will also be good for your health. However, keep in mind that paragliding is an extreme sport having one of the highest fatality rates. The danger in this sport increases exponentially when you try to do it recklessly.