Paramotoring/Hangliding - SV650.org

15-08-06, 05:10 PM

Anyone on here have any experience/information about Hangliding or Paramotoring? Its something ive wanted to do for years. I live quite close to a hangliding club and might take a trip through there to see about a taster lesson however just wondered if any souls on the forum were into the sport

Kylie · 15-08-06, 06:15 PM

Well, I've two mates who have done paragliding. One is mad keen on it, says it is great but seems to be spend a lot of time waiting on the hill for wind of the right strength/direction. The other had his wing fold on him when he was about 30 foot up, hit the ground hard and is now in a wheelchair. That put me off having a go. I do fancy hangliding though, reckon thats a lot safer...

15-08-06, 06:38 PM

yeah they do say that paragliding is more dangerous as the wing can fold easily. I wonder how often it happens as someone advised me strongly to go hang gliding instead

15-08-06, 06:44 PM

after having done skydiving (boast boast) i wouldnt do either if my **** was on fire

15-08-06, 08:45 PM

You should give powerkiting (buggy or board) a go.
Its a great sport and full of friendly people. One thing I must stress though, if you do give it a go, be wary of the power of the wind. Try and go with an experienced flier and wear a lid. If anybody in the Heathrow area wants to give it a try just drop me a line and I am sure something can be arranged.

15-08-06, 05:10 PM	#1
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	Paramotoring/Hangliding Anyone on here have any experience/information about Hangliding or Paramotoring? Its something ive wanted to do for years. I live quite close to a hangliding club and might take a trip through there to see about a taster lesson however just wondered if any souls on the forum were into the sport

15-08-06, 06:15 PM	#2
Kylie Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Harrow Posts: 305	Well, I've two mates who have done paragliding. One is mad keen on it, says it is great but seems to be spend a lot of time waiting on the hill for wind of the right strength/direction. The other had his wing fold on him when he was about 30 foot up, hit the ground hard and is now in a wheelchair. That put me off having a go. I do fancy hangliding though, reckon thats a lot safer... __________________ I'm Mike. Kylie is an SK3 with OE lowers, R&G bungs, OE double bubble, Scottoiler, Starcomm, Hamicad tail tidy, bruised and in need of a wash.

15-08-06, 06:38 PM	#3
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	yeah they do say that paragliding is more dangerous as the wing can fold easily. I wonder how often it happens as someone advised me strongly to go hang gliding instead

15-08-06, 06:44 PM	#4
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	after having done skydiving (boast boast) i wouldnt do either if my **** was on fire

15-08-06, 08:45 PM	#5
FG1 Guest Posts: n/a	You should give powerkiting (buggy or board) a go. Its a great sport and full of friendly people. One thing I must stress though, if you do give it a go, be wary of the power of the wind. Try and go with an experienced flier and wear a lid. If anybody in the Heathrow area wants to give it a try just drop me a line and I am sure something can be arranged.