PARAGLIDING EQUIPMENT 2012

Intermediate Paraglider

This paraglider would be your first buy, very stable and forgiving. The latest generation paraglider has outstanding performance, is fun to fly and capable of good cross-country flights.
Sports Paraglider
This glider is for the more experienced Pilot with many hours in different conditions and on different sites. If this glider becomes unstable, it may do so faster, and the Pilots reaction will need to be faster.
Serial Class - Competition Paraglider
These gliders for high level competition Pilots, Normally DHV 2-3.

Guide to buying a paraglider.

Check the all up take off weight of the glider, that's every thing including glider, harness, helmet, bag, first aid kit, yourself etc. Ask yourself if you are likely to put on or loose weight! Where are you going to do most of your flying? how often and what type of flying may all determine what glider to buy. Most well known gliders come with a warranty and are made of top quality materials. Read reviews, talk to your instructor and other pilots about glider performance.

Paragliding Harnesses.
It's as important to choose the right harness as glider. Most come with back protection, carabiners, speed bar attachment, reserve container, pockets and adjustment. Sizes depend on manufacture, S-M-L-XL.

Guide to buying a harness. Size is important, trying out a harness in summer, in shorts and T shirt, this is England and you will probably have flying suit and jumpers on when flying. We can't stress the importance of good back protection, air bag or foam or both. Plenty of adjustment, even in your early days you could be air-borne for an hour or two but only if you are comfortable, a good lumber support is vital. For the reserve container position talk to your instructor and other pilots most are now positioned under the seat for easy access. Check the quality between different makes.

Paragliding Helmets
Should be light, strong and certified to EN966. Make sure it fits well and will not slide off your head. Open or full face, is a matter of choice. Black can be hot in the summer.

Paragliding Reserve
This is your last chance when all else fails, know when and how to use it! Designed to be simple and open fast, as most deployments are at low level. Repacked and checked once a year, has a life span of 10 years. Again make sure you purchase the correct size and check the certification - DHV - Afnor or CEN as recommended by the BHPA.

THE LOFT PARAGLIDING WORKSHOP
Approved and recommended for All repairs - Annual Checkovers - Line Strength Testing - Reserve Inspection & Repacking.
Call Mike on 01273 858620