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Paragliding is an awesome flying sport that allows a pilot to navigate his or her way through the air using a tiny aircraft. Many people paraglide as a recreational activity, while others practice paragliding as an extreme competitive sport. Basically, a pilot will sit in a harness while suspended below a huge fabric wing. Shape is given to the wing by suspension lines and air pressure. After years and years of development, paragliders are now sleeker and perform better than ever before. It is amazing to think how the equipment and gear used here can enable a person to fly.
The main piece of equipment is the wing or canopy. It is made of a layered fabric connected to supports. Special design allows air to flow in through vents and inflate the canopy. The wing is what will capture the air pressure and wind and allow you to soar up into the air. Of course, to do this you will need some other equipment as well. For storage and transportation of the wing and other gear, you will need a big rucksack. Besides the wing, you will need to attach yourself to it with cables and a harness. You can buckle yourself securely into a comfortable harness that allows you to sit while keeping your feet on the ground for takeoff. The harness should always be connected and checked before flying to prevent an accident. An extra reserve parachute should also be connected to a paragliding harness.
Once you are all set with this equipment, you will need some other instruments to make sure your flight goes smoothly. A variometer is useful for monitoring atmospheric pressure. When paragliding, a variometer will help the pilot find rising and sinking air streams to maximize flight levels. A radio is also useful for communicating with other paragliders or members of your crew that need to know about landing zones and any accidents that may occur.
Speaking of accidents, you should bring along a GPS locator to monitor your flight patterns and to help retrieval teams find you if you should go off course and get lost in an unfamiliar area. This may seem like a lot of equipment, but you never know when you are going to need it if you are paragliding. It is an extreme sport, and this calls for extreme caution. There is no doubt that it can be a lot of fun to fly using a paraglider, but it is always a good idea to take the necessary steps to ensure your safety as well as the safety of others.
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