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The right sticker for your paraglider

Update on the multitude of fabric references and various self-adhesive materials. Our “in-house” productions and services covered by this theme: To know the reference of the fabric of…

Fabrics & self-adhesive materials

Update on the multitude of fabric references and various self-adhesive materials. Our “home” products and services covered by this theme: The world is becoming more complex!At the beginning…

TEARS | How to repair?

Provided that the torn fabric is “bondable”, we always repair with RipStop adhesive fabric. Here are the reasons: I use “home” products, adhesive fabric RipStop for repair delivered…

Reduce the risk

How to improve safety in paragliding? I have been flying for more than 40 years (since 1984!) and observing the behaviour of pilots on sites around the world.…

Dangerous sport?

No, paragliding is not a dangerous sport (unless it is practised in extreme or unsuitable conditions). It’s a sporting activity like any other. Paragliding has existed since 1985.…

What shoes?

Hiking shoes or sneakers with good soles are ideal because the terrains are not always beautiful, smooth lawns. Sandals or flip-flops are to be avoided, even during a…

The best season?

All seasons are conducive to flight, each with a different charm. The only thing is to adapt one’s clothes according to the weather of the day! Winter A…

What clothes?

As a paraglider flies at about 40 km/h, it is advisable to wear sunglasses to protect yourself from drafts. You have to dress well, because the speed of…

Weight limit?

Tandem paraglidiers are designed to support a total weight (equipment, pilot and passenger) generally of 210 or 220 kg. During their approval, the paragliders are even tested at…

Age limit?

There is no age for discovery! Children can fly from 5 years old. For seniors, you just need to be able to jog a few meters to take…

Newsletter 24 mars 2026

Welcome to my new site! There you go. It’s done! My articles have been transferred from the site asagiri.ch to ericlaforge.ch Thank you to Nicolas Baudet for his…