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Paragliding Techniques & Instruction for Beginners : Reverse Inflation into Forward Launch & Paragliding
August 22nd, 2009 | 
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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.
Duration : 0:2:28
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Where was taked the …
Where was taked the images of that video?
The video is …
The video is helpful, though. I have been thinking of adding this skill. From parachute to paraglider. Telling me a little about the general dynamics and control system is not only helpful, but something of a motivator. Thanks for creating and posting it.
you gotta have …
you gotta have license in europe
lol
lol
I agree to disagree …
I agree to disagree. Modern paragliding has been built up into a mythically hard sport which “you will get hurt or worse doing” if you dont pay some person lots of money to tell you everything you just read in a how to book. I agree there is always room for coaching if you want to become an expert, but it is not a necessity to enjoy simple paragliding on your own. There is a reason paragliding does not require a license in the U.S. which is already one of the most over regulated cultures.
I do disagree, if …
I do disagree, if you teach yourself, chances are you will have poor technique. and will have missed that one thing that will possibly land you up in hospital or worse.. having someone with experience to sort out all those things that make it easier and safer is worth its weight in gold. Even taught pilots at competition level can aways learn and benefit from good coaching and instruction. Its hard to see yourself! (even if you video yourself) . A good instructor is the best money you will spend
I actually taught …
I actually taught myself to paraglide a little over a year ago with a Gin Bolero, paragliding “how-to” book and some youtube supplementation. I never paid thousands to an instructor and I enjoy safe flights all over the country all the time. There are some things you only learn through experience, but if you are smart and stick to flying in the right conditions with other pilots, paragliding can be a very enjoyable home taught experience! I know you will disagree, it’s just how I did it.
I agree. I was the …
I agree. I was the instructor in this video, it’s actually just a short clip from a video series where I state several times that these videos are to supplement training, not replace it. GO TO A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR to Learn paragliding! And a correction to the video, yes keeping a litte brake pressure on during launch is important so you can feel if the wing is going to deflate, and stop it from happening. How much brake pressure? Depends ….Ask your instructor:) Stay Safe everyone!!
HI Guys, I have …
HI Guys, I have been teaching PG for 18 yrs and flying for more. I hope no one watches this and thinks they can teach themselves! The best money you will ever spend in flying is on a good instructor.. a really good instructor and not a one trick pony. A good instructor will have taught and can teach all types and tricks of launch, will adapt to terrain, conditions, and student ability. Will have simple cures for all your problems.. you wont get that from a video, …not this one.. expert?
there is one just …
there is one just new in the basque country.
Do you guys know if …
Do you guys know if there are paragliding simulators for teaching purposes??
LOL an paragliding …
LOL an paragliding online guide? wtf
Vortigon,
If the …
Vortigon,
If the video is bad and should be removed or updated, can you please provide information for better videos? What was wrong? What are the new techniques?
what a bullshit you …
what a bullshit you need to have a little pressure on brakes all the time to have a control during launch and going forward, and as the wing is moving up to your head you need to apply brakes depending on the wind and so on people don’t listen to this guy because on the beginning you will crash during launch…..
Are you crazy ??? …
Are you crazy ??? As an experimented paraglider, I can tell you that there are many many things you need to know before flying alone for the first time !! So many reflexes to have !!!
so whats the proper …
so whats the proper technique then?
Where I trained we …
Where I trained we did days of reverse kiting before we’d launch, of course that had a lot to do woth the fact that our launch site wasn’t a slope but a cliff.
That’s not the case …
That’s not the case. Paragliders are inherently stable. They can suffer a collapse in rough conditions but generally they open right up again with no active pilot input.
Under any …
Under any circumstance do not attempt to learn by yourself how to fly a paraglider. It might seem to be simple and safe, but without any knowledge about safety techniques, rapid descend techniques, fabric and materials, turning, recovery etc…you gonna end up in a hospital at best.
Nice video…
Nice video…
You know, we had a …
You know, we had a hang glider fatality in Finland, today.. A student lost control after a tow, dived and crashed
hang gliding looks …
hang gliding looks more safer to me. PAra gliders look like they can turn inside out ver easily
Don’t buy a …
Don’t buy a paraglider on Ebay. I did and after flying off Mt Leinster Wexford Ireland and landing safely I realized I flew with 2 lines hanging from threads! See my video. Take professional lessons as paragliding is potentially dangerous and enjoy. Just got a new wing this week - Koyot from Niviuk.Lookin forward to the weekend yippee.
Spare the money and …
Spare the money and jump without it. The result will be the same
I have got to get …
I have got to get me one of these now I know how to do it after watching the video.
Off to ebay to get a cheap second hand one and then onto Dover where there are some huge cliffs to jump off.