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A pilot told me this anecdote when I tested with him the arguments of a new article. I was talking to him about the importance of not constantly…
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A pilot told me this anecdote when I tested with him the arguments of a new article. I was talking to him about the importance of not constantly…
Ripstop is a synthetic fabric (polyamide or polyester) made by adding thicker warp and weft threads every 3 to 5 mm, which reinforces the structure of the canvas.…
A landing technique for • reduce the risk • have more chance of making the target Mentally place a rugby goal close to the target. The technique consists…
When you notice a damaged line on your magnificent paraglider, the first idea is to order one from the manufacturer or from an after-sales service center. This poses…
The most common assembly to connect the parachute to the risers and to the harness is done with stainless steel maillons! One can also use lark’s heads knots.They…
Not everyone has the same morphology, the same height, the same width at the waist (hips) and the same ratio between leg length and torso! This makes it…
A question that everyone was asking 20 years ago and which resurfaces! With the inflatable protection, how is the risk of rebound managed? Is there a valve or…
In Switzerland, most schools require their students to use only EN-A paragliders. But how to choose it to start an activity that we do not yet know? One…
Usefulness of safety buckles and what to do if we have to land in the water? Safety buckles, very widespread a few years ago, have almost disappeared with…
By Eric Laforge, on 25 May 2025 Recent evolution of the paragliding checks that we have been doing since the beginning of the activity, 40 years ago. At…
Fly more safely! Do not pull the controls a bit just to “feel” the canopy. With a modern paraglider, it is useless and dangerous to fly with a…
Is it useful to check an old paraglider? Yes, of course if you want to fly with it. Porosity: this is the first thing to check! Recent or…
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