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Why Good Flying Technique Beats a More Performance-Oriented Wing
Chasing gear often masks the gap between your actual flying technique and what a higher-performance wing requires. Here's why technique outweighs raw performance.
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The 5 Minutes That Prevent 80% of Launch Issues
Before inflation, a quick five-minute check changes everything. Fewer site surprises, no compromised decisions.
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Reading a takeoff site before launching the wing
Observe the wind, slope and cycles before inflating your wing. A field habit for flying with margin.
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Different Types of Varios and GPS and When to Use Them
Varios and GPS: How to choose the right instrument for your practice? In paragliding, instrumentation isn't there to fly for you, but to extend your senses. Whether you're a beginner, a Hike & Fly enthusiast, or a competitive...
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Winter Flying
Winter Flying: Mastering Stable Aerology and Cold Weather Gear. When snow covers the take-offs, a hushed atmosphere settles over our sites. While many pilots store their wings, winter still offers exceptional conditions...
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Learning Parakiting
Parakiting: The True Next Level for Experienced Paragliders (Because circling at 1500 m/ground level gets old after five minutes). If you already have over 150-200 flight hours, know your wings inside out, and are starting to...
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The Evolution of Paragliding Flight Conditions Throughout the Seasons in France
Paragliding is a thrilling activity that allows you to soar over France's diverse landscapes, from the majestic Alps to coastal dunes. However, flight conditions change considerably with the seasons, influenced by weather, wind, and...
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Technological Innovations in Paragliding Over the Last 25 Years
Paragliding, an aerial sport combining freedom and adrenaline, has evolved since 2000 thanks to advancements in design, materials, and safety, making the sport more accessible and high-performing.
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Improving Your Piloting Skills: Part 2 - The SIV Course
The importance of SIV courses in paragliding to improve your piloting skills. In a previous article, we explored the importance of ground handling to master the basics of paragliding and lay the foundations for safe piloting. Today, let's delve into...
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Improving Your Piloting Skills: Part 1 - Ground Handling
To improve your paragliding comfort and become one with the wing, you have two tools: ground handling and piloting courses in a safe environment. Ground handling, which is essential, will allow you to transform your wing into an extension...
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Why and How to Start Paragliding Competition?
You have an advanced pilot's license, you're proficient in thermal flying, and you've completed your first short cross-country flights? Why not get into competition? There's no need to
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Common Mistakes Beginner Paraglider Pilots Make and How to Avoid Them
Common Mistakes Beginner Paraglider Pilots Make and How to Avoid Them. Paragliding is an aerial sport, but above all, it's a precise and rigorous aeronautical activity. It's equipment that forgives many errors compared to other aircraft, which can sometimes lead to laxity or overconfidence.
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