Paragliding is the simplest and lightest form of free flight. Imagine it as a fabric wing similar to a parachute connected to you by a bundle of lines. The flight position is seated in a comfortable harness, with back protection for your safety. The paraglider wing, also called a sail, generates lift using the same principle as an airplane. Its unique feature is that it is inflatable: its shape is maintained by air pressure generated during flight. Because of this, you can fold it and store it in a backpack for easy transport—a significant advantage over an airplane, don’t you think? Paragliding is controlled with two handles, one on each side. By pulling a handle, you slow down the corresponding half-wing and turn the paraglider in that direction.
