Paragliding is perfect for tandem flight. Don’t believe us? Well watch these vids and let us prove it to you.

Seriously, paragliding is simply a perfect sport to share with. There is nothing that can really describe the feeling of soaring at altitude. Maybe the following tandem paragliding videos of people getting their first taste will at least give you a sense of the majesty of flight.

Tandem Paragliding Videos

Tandem Paragliding 16th April 2008

Tandem Paragliding Oludeniz Turkey

Monte a Maltese Tandem Paragliding

Tandem Paragliding Acrobatics

16th April 2008, Tandem Paragliding #1

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Paragliding is one of those surreal sports. It is at the same time relaxing and invigorating.

While these articles, videos and photos cannot relate the experience completely, they will give you a sense of the magic.

Enjoy!

First, A Few Paragliding Videos

How To - Paragliding Packing

Beyond Extreme Paragliding

How to - Ground Handling and the Art of Kiting a Paraglider

Next Up… Paragliding News & Notes

Paragliding 101

Today we went to the Torrey Pines Glider Point in La Jolla. Justin flew tandem and had an awesome time. The instructor he flew with took him on a wild ride with flips, turns and big drops. The girls and I loved watching him. …

Daredevil Paragliding Chihuahua Survives Crash

An Australian paraglider and his Chihuahua, Emma — strapped to his chest with a simple cloth sling were left dangling from a tree 115 feet above ground.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Paragliding

Speaking as someone who’s got issues with heights, I can assure you that once you’ve hurled yourself off the cliff/mountain/ledge and are airborne, it’s just about the most fun you’re likely to have. (As proof, check out this video of …

And Now A Few Beautiful Paragliding Photos

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Cheers the paragliding fans of the world!

We have scoured the web to find the paragliding news you need to know.

Today in Paragliding

Bibeta 4 breaks FAI world record

On May 9th Lois Grugger from the Salzburg Flying School staff flew a 112 km FAI triangle with the new BIBETA 4. Professional tandem pilots don’t usually do much cross country - when the weather’s perfect they’re doing tandem rides, …

Hangies vs Paragliders competition

July 27th to August 2nd this year are the dates for the Tater Hill Open in North Carolina (USA). The competition is unusual in that low-performing hang gliders compete directly against paragliders in cross country tasks, …

Gorgeous Sunset over the Pacific… With Paragliders!

Check out this sunset timelapse that Mike shot using CHDK. Paragliders streak across the sky like lasers! (click play to start) (link to other sizes)

No peace for the wicked

Nigel S and Ben F also took some lines before the Paragliders got going. Paul h did some demo flights on his mosquito power unit showing perfect take offs followed by interesting landing approaches. Dean had a cracking first flight on …

Glider Thrill Rides

Tim has had the pleasure of soaring in sailplanes, hang-gliders and paragliders in the past, both real and simulated. His enthusiasm for these activities is evident in his writing, which he hopes will inspire others. …

A Typical Paraglider Pilot? - No Such Thing!

Just what is a typical paraglider pilot? The short answer is ‘there are none’. The slightly longer answer might be ‘well, a lot of them seem to be guys in their 30s or 40s’. Surprised? Isn’t paragliding one of those scary, risky, …

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