Paragliding

Paragliding emerged as a sport in the early eighties after a few courageous pioneers leaped off the Alps using converted parachutes. Easier and more accessible than hang gliding due to its lightweight equipment, paragliding can be enjoyed by people of all ages and all over the world. Paragliding is the essential guide to this fast-growing, thrilling sport, taking the reader from an introduction to the basic techniques, through the rules of the sport and the equipment necessary for the ultimate experience of 'flying.'

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.