Hang Gliding and Paragliding

Hang Gliding and Paragliding is a very popular sport in the mountainous regions. This sport can be classified in the adventure sport category and many adventure lovers flock to the mountains when the weather is good to try Hang Gliding and Paragliding.

It must be remembered that Hang Gliding and Paragliding requires a lot of training since there is a great element of danger involved in the sport. The equipments required for Hang Gliding and Paragliding are many and they include bodysuits, helmets, goggles, the glider and various other equipments. The weather plays a very important factor if the weather is not right with very fast wind then the glider can be damaged leading to very dire consequences. On the other hand if there is no wind movement at all then the glider will simply not take off.

There are many rules that should be kept in mind and many safety measures that should be taken. There are many institutes that offer crash courses in Hang Gliding and Paragliding and it is highly recommended to join an extended course for full knowledge about the sport. There have been much mortality in this sport and it is regarded as one of the more dangerous sporting activities since there are many factors which are beyond the control of the glider. The safely measures must be religiously followed and the entire Hang Gliding and Paragliding equipment set should be thoroughly checked before takeoff. Another thing that should be kept in mind is that the landing must be perfect as there have been many fatal Hang Gliding and Paragliding accidents due to faulty landing. There are options to try Hang Gliding and Paragliding with an instructor and it is always advised to take the first flight with the instructor as there are many things that could go wrong during the flight.