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Paragliding is a recreational and competitive flying sport or it can be a hobby. However, paragliding is definitely not for everyone even for people who like to fly. There is a definite art and also a science to paragliding. You need the right paragliding equipment and instruction. Most people go to paragliding school before they attempt to do it on their own.

What is paragliding?

Paragliding is a sport in which you wear a special structure similar to a parachute and then jump from a plane or a high place. You are then carried alone by the wind before coming down.

What is a paraglider?

A paraglider is a free-flying, foot-launched aircraft. The pilot sits in a harness suspended below a fabric wing, whose shape is formed by its suspension lines and the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing.

If you are interested in looking into paragliding more as a hobby or a sport, you can get a book that will explain all the techniques and everything you need to know. Then you can decide if you want to make proper lessons.

This all-new book is bound to become the standard paragliding manual around the world. It presents a detailed step-by-step training method with the latest techniques and follows the USHGA training program. Whether you are new to paragliding or wish to take a refresher course to polish your skills, this book is sure to provide a goldmine of information.

The Art of Paragliding