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In this free video series learn all about paragliding, including wind conditions, gear & equipment, launching techniques & form, and more.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Beginner paragliding tutorial! Learn the basics of paragliding, including techniques for beginners in this free instructional video lesson.
Beginner paragliding tutorial! Learn the basics of paragliding, including essential gear in this free instructional video lesson.
Beginner paragliding tutorial! Learn the basics of paragliding, including how risers work in this free instructional video lesson.
Beginner paragliding tutorial! Learn the basics of paragliding, including how to connect the harness & hook into your glider in this free instructional video lesson.
Beginner paragliding tutorial! Learn the basics of paragliding, including how to lay out the paraglider & do a pre-flight check in this free instructional video lesson.
Beginner paragliding tutorial! Learn the basics of paragliding in this free video lesson, including how to adjust sitting positions in a paraglider harness after launching.
Beginner paragliding tutorial! Learn the basics of paragliding, including how to forward launch a paraglider in this free instructional video lesson.
Learn the basics of paragliding, including techniques for reverse inflation during high winds in this free instructional video lesson.
Beginner paragliding tutorial! Learn the basics of paragliding, including how to pack up your paraglider in this free instructional video lesson.
Beginner paragliding tutorial! Learn the basics of paragliding, including procedures for landing in this free instructional video lesson.
Beginner paragliding tutorial! Learn the basics of paragliding, including reverse inflation techniques in this free instructional video lesson.
Beginner paragliding tutorial! Learn the basics of paragliding, including reverse kiting techniques with preset hands in this free instructional video lesson.
Beginner paragliding tutorial! Learn the basics of paragliding, including how to go from reverse inflation to forward launch and forward kiting in this free instructional video lesson.
Beginner paragliding tutorial! Learn the basics of paragliding, including the importance of site etiquette in this free instructional video lesson.
Beginner paragliding tutorial! Learn the basics of paragliding, including the Zen of wind and the importance of windlines in this free instructional video lesson.
This recreational and competitive flying sport uses a free-flying, foot-launched wing or parafoil. It is similar to hang-gliding, but different from parasailing and paramotoring. The wing is a row of self-inflating cells that operate much in the way that an airplane wing works. When they are inflated, they produce lift. The only controls the pilot has control speed and turn by pulling on the edge of the wing. There are competitive leagues that range from cross-country (distance gliding), to accuracy leagues (spot landing), and “acro” leagues (aero-acrobatics and stunt gliding).
In these videos, you will learn how to get involved in the sport of paragliding. Get tips on the appropriate gear and procedures for paragliding. What happens after a launch? Watch these videos to better understand the sport. Learn how to lay out and hook into a glider. Learn the art of forward launching and the procedures for safely landing your paraglider. Sometimes when there are high winds involved, the process called “reverse inflation” is necessary. You can learn how to use this method in your paragliding experience by watching these videos. Our expert explains the use of Zen in paragliding and how using site etiquette is often appreciated in paragliding. Watch these videos to improve your paragliding skills!
Patrick Eaves Patrick Eaves has been an avid in-line skater since the late 1980's and has taught the sport both in the United States and in Costa Rica.dkdk
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