Paragliding
Flying from hills under a fabric wing, launching on foot and riding rising air.
- To start
- $300
- Each month
- $100
- Time
- 5 hours a week
- Sessions
- 4 hours or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It gives you a real rush.
- It keeps taking you somewhere new.
- It gets you outside.
You’ll like it if
- You want to have adventures
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to keep your brain sharp
Maybe not if
- Heights make you uneasy
- You want to spend very little to start
- You need it to cost little each month
What it feels like
ParaglidingAverage sport & Fitness hobbyBefore you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Book a taster day and practise inflating the wing on a gentle slope before your first short hops off the ground.
Questions
How much does paragliding cost to start?
About $300 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $100 a month once you are going.
How much time does paragliding take?
About 5 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 4 hours or more.
Where do people do paragliding?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is paragliding good for beginners?
It takes a bit more setting up than most hobbies. A good first session: Book a taster day and practise inflating the wing on a gentle slope before your first short hops off the ground.
Do I need other people for paragliding?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.