| Paragliding
is different from parachuting in that you don't jump off anything,
and your chute is already open above you before you leave the ground.
You will be in a harness in front of the tandem pilot, the paraglider
laid out behind you. The pilot will give you instructions about the
direction in which you should run once he tells you to go. He will
pull the wing up over your heads and you will both run for a couple
steps or so, and then you will be airborn. If for any reason the glider
does not fill properly, or if the wind blows it off center etc. you
will be told not to run, or you will be told to stop. The pilot will
reposition everything, and you will start again.You will have your
hands free, so you can take a camera. Usually you will be given the
opportunity to fly the wing for a bit. Most flights are fairly straight
from the launch area to the landing area, and last approx. 15-20 minutes.
Depending upon the time of year, time of day, weather conditions and
passenger air tolerance, some flights may be longer.Paragliding
is a totally weather dependent sport. You
will meet the pilot at the landing area, where he will look to the
launch site, asses the winds and conditions, and together you will
decide whether nor not to drive up to launch. Every once in a while
you will find the conditions change quickly, and a flight will not
be possible. If the flight is postponed, or cancelled even if you've
driven up to launch and back down, there will be no charge. The maximum
weight is 210 lbs. Flights cost $175.00 CDN. Wear sturdy shoes, a
jacket and long pants. For more information call: (250) 439 9446 or
1 800 344 8184. |
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