Safety Aspects to Consider While Enjoying the Adventure of Paragliding in India

Paragliding is a thrilling activity that enables the participants to enjoy the fun of roaming across the skies with the earth stretched beneath them.  Most people often get so carried away in the thrill of Paragliding adventure that they overlook the various safety aspects necessary to enjoy the activity in a safe and fun filled manner. Discussed below are some important safety factors that para-gliders should take into account to minimize the risk of accidents.

Equipment Inspection:  Well maintained and damage free equipments ensure a safe and enjoyable flight for the gliders. As such it is important for the gliders to perform a through equipment check just before they take off for the flight of paragliding in India or anywhere across the globe. This check should be carried out even if the gliders have got fresh equipment or have performed the check before packing the equipment for the activity.

Site Assessment: Before opting for a paragliding trip at an unknown destination, it is advisable to gain information about the site. In most cases, a simple online search can provide the necessary details about the site, including its landscape, traffic flow, hazards, launching fields and emergency facilities etc. This information proves extremely helpful to enjoy a safe and exciting paragliding activity at almost any destination across India or the globe.

Weather Assessment: Weather plays an extremely vital role in ensuring a memorable paragliding experience. This is especially true for high altitude destinations where the weather can change almost instantaneously and with slight shift in wind or atmospheric pressure. As such it is important to gain a detailed weather report before opting for paragliding in Bir Billing or other high altitude destinations across India.

 

Gaining thorough details about the above factors can help in minimizing the risk factors associated with the thrilling activity of paragliding. In addition it will ensure a fun filled and memorable activity for the gliders as they can enjoy the adventure in a stress free manner.