How to Do a Reverse Inflation While Paragliding

Paragliding is an extreme sport that requires practice and the execution of proper techniques. With lessons from a skilled instructor, the novice paraglider can learn how to perform a reverse inflation. Learn the correct procedures to perform a reverse inflation while paragliding.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Understand that a reverse inflation is performed when you launch the paraglider in thermal wind conditions. The two methods of reverse inflations are the conventional and cross hands techniques.

2. Perform a conventional reverse inflation. With your back to the wind, place the riser in front of you and face the paraglider. Clutch the brake and riser on the left side with your right hand. Hold the brake and riser on the right side in your left hand. Release only the risers when the paraglider is overhead, and maintain control of the wing with the brakes.

3. Attempt a cross-hands reverse inflation. With your left hand, grab the left carabiner and follow it up to the "A" riser. Pull the brake out and hold it. In your left hand, hold the left brake and riser. In your right hand, hold the right side brake and riser. Cross the risers to make an "X." Bring the risers and brakes overhead evenly. Once the paraglider is in the air, release the risers but continue to grasp the brake for paraglider control. Pull the brakes back to bring the paraglider down to the ground.

Tips & Warnings

• Always check that you are securely hooked into the glider before you attempt a reverse inflation.
• Proper instruction from a trusted expert in paragliding is vital before you attempt any paragliding procedure.

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