Originally published at: https://theglobalsportsmarket.com/air-sports/paragliding/2025/what-is-paragliding/
Paragliding is a recreational and competitive adventure sport where a pilot flies a lightweight, free-flying glider aircraft called a paraglider. Unlike parachutes (which are primarily for slowing descent), paragliders are designed for extended flight using rising air currents. How It Works: Launch – The pilot inflates the glider by running downhill or from a slope, allowing the…