paraglider

what brand of paraglider is best for begginers and why?
what brand of paraglider is best for begginers and why? I'm wanted to get a really well made paraglider and harness - I will buy when signed up with instructor
by win ganly
Paraglider: Looking for good beginner/intermedi ate wing
Hi all, I'm a paraglider student and I'm looking to buy my own first wing. I would like to know what kind of wing I should be buying. I would like to buy a used one with not too many ...
by man-from-mars
What paraglider would you recommend a beginner?
What paraglider would you recommend a beginner? What should one look for when buying one?
by jade
Paraglider weight ranges and safety.
... tom of the weight range, which glider did you have in mind? See my posting 'which serial class paraglider?' Good ...
by Duane
Paraglider for a newbie?
I'm in the process of getting my P2 (para glider) certification and would like to know what would be a good choice for a first wing? Are all DHV1/Standard wings so similar that it really doesn&# ...
by PPCmann
Life of a Paraglider (wing)?
... Working through what it will cost me, a question has come up... What is the operational life of a paraglider (and what are the checks that need to be performed on one ...
by stewyoume
Newbie Paraglider Question
... #039;m not a newbie in the traditional sense...I design parafoil kites, and have no experience with paragliders. My question is this... What is the 'speed system' or 'speed bar' ...
by chadwarner
can you get a pod harness for a paraglider that you can comp...
can you get a pod harness for a paraglider that you can completely relax your legs in?
by Guest
HG, paraglider pictures?
Is there anybody who could mail some pictures of paragliders and/or hanggliders ? I (PG-Pilot from germany) am planning a homepage or picture archive about our sport. Thanks for all of your pictures!
by David S
Motorized Paraglider
I am about to purchase a motorized paraglider: Adventure F3 2 blade paramotor Apco Prima 30 Paraglider I would welcome comments regarding: quality, reliability, ease of use etc many thanks, Bert ...
by dswagler
is it safe to buy used hdv1 paraglider for fly low altitud
is it safe to buy used hdv1 paraglider for fly low altitud
by Guest
Single Surface Paraglider new product!
I've just had a nice chat on the phone with Jamie who is intending on importing a new lightweight, low rated, design to the UK. This thread is for those interested in what promises to be a ...
by MurrayHay
Has anyone tried the new Nova Vertex paraglider?
I'm considering the NOVA Vertex 24 as my next glider, I've flown the Nova Xyon now for 1 1/2 y, and before that the Sphinx. It would be interesting to hear about anyone's experience ...
by woodcutter
looking for big paraglider bag
Since I bought a new harness for my advance epsilon, my bag is to small. I m interested to buy another one - new or used. any suggestions ? I live in Belgium between Brussels and Lille (France). ...
by SorroW
Paramotor Black Devil + Paraglider ITV Wing For Sale
I have been flying for over 10 years when I lived in Brandon Fl. with my team. I moved to Punta Gorda and have not had much time to fly. This has been the best paramotor that I have ever owned. It is ...
by Scott Morrison
Re:Age minimum for HG?
... he can control the weight and mass of the glider when launching and landing (talking hangglider not paraglider here) My friend was 14 when he started and ...
by brian1905
Modern PG design, Stiffeners Good/Bad?
... ners and two line systems. The ability to collapse is an important part of the safety concept of a paraglider. The rigid elements are preventing soft collapses. The wings would get ...
by Guest
comparison of paragliders
I am a Belgian paraglider still flying an old Advance Epsilon 1 and I am looking for a new glider. Does anybody know a site where there is an objective comparison between the major paraglider brands ? ...
by Evan
Re:Ballast, glide-ratio and sink rate?
... f ballast is that it increases the cell pressure, and thus the general 'solidness' of the paraglider. Unballasted, I'm ...
by bankrott
Lincolnshire England - nearest powered paragliding school /pilot
... Notts boarder in the UK. I would like to have a go at powered Paragliding / speak with a powered paraglider pilot who does not live too far away. ...
by Linda2
looking for PG boots recommendations
I'm a novice paraglider looking for a pair of good protective boots. Does anyone have recommendations on what to look for or particular brands? Thanks,
by DS_84
Flying in Egypt...
I have a friend who will be taking a paraglider to Egypt and was curious about flying sites in that region. All responses will be appreciated.
by DS_84
Air sick
Can anybody recommend any cure for motion sickness. So far I have managed to make two passengers feel sick when flying on my tandem paraglider!
by scubagirl77
Re:Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo question
... be in your periferalline line of sight while the scenery changes beneith/around it during motion. A paraglider is way far overhead and ...
by wbrian
How much is Murray paid as forum expert?
How much do you get paid for being a "paraglider" expert on this forum Murray?
by Dave Massey Southern Club BHPA
Re:I want to try hand gliding!!!
clip Surprised to hear you flogging this old bit of misinformation, Rod. They were called hang gliders because dear old Otto Lilienthal who made the first ones a hundren years ago, was a German, to ...
by Piccard08
Flight Logs
Are (USA) paraglider and hang glider pilots legally required to keep flight logs by the FAA? Or is this just done as a personal convenience? John Mason Cayucos California
by Merlyn
Re:Accident Statistics for HG /PG?
Actually, the "serious flaw" has more to do with the causes behind the deaths of over 720 paraglider pilots since 2002.
by Comet Clone
Re:How do hang-gliders fly, and how do paragliders fly?
Can a hang glider or a paraglider gain altitude with only a horizontal wind? The answer is 'Yes, but not for long.' The solution is not intuitively obvious. Here are the forces in play on ...
by Merlyn
Re:Paragliding Accident
??? A news search brought this up . . . ANKARA, Sept 17 (Reuter) - A Turkish paraglider crashed on Wednesday during the World Air Games in western Turkey and was in serious condition in hospital, ...
by jasy1
Re:adjustable deployment drag chute?
... actively involved in paragliding and received the magazine, I saw an advert for a radio controlled paraglider, pilot included! If I recall correctly, it was produced/distributed by a dealer in the ...
by donincardona
Re:Props needed for DK Whisprer GT
If you still need props olympic paraglider.
by jeremiah
What about paragliding in Belgium?
Can anyone help me with this thing. I'm a paraglider and I want information about paragliding in Belgium.
by Evan
Re:Help me please
Hi fellow Pilots, I fly both hang-gliders and paragliders. I don't know if one could ever answer the question as to which is safest because it obviously depends on many factors. My two cents ...
by alfricagain
Re:HELP-WANT TO JUMP OF MOUNTAIN
Paraglider pilots don't jump ... they run MH.
by Chalcedon
:) Is buying a eBay PG + self train? Good or bad?
Is buying a paraglider on eBay and teaching yourself to fly a good thing?
by eBay Buyer from London
Nova Focus 1994
Hello , Is the NOVA focus a good paraglider too buy second hand ? I am a student. Thank you.
by chadwarner
?Flying Teneriffa
Hi, any idea where to fly with the paraglider in the south of Teneriffa (canary islands)? Any hint welcome,
by man-from-mars
Re:Insurance for paragliding
Hi! Does anybody know a cheap, but good accident insurance for paraglider in Germany. Martin Hassan Zadeh
by Skyglow
Re:Atiks28
If it's the same Atiks, that i think, manufactured by ITV in '93 '94, it's definitely NOT for a beginner, this paraglider was homologated in competition category !
by bgneub

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