On the snow, this new
sensation is called Speed Riding - a blend of paragliding and skiing
that lets you ride/fly the slopes at incredible speeds.
Adding the
flight manouverability of a glider to the turn of your skis adds a
whole new dimension to coming down the mountain. It's an exhilarating
sport that will excite and fascinate both participants and spectators.
For years, pioneers have been using skydiving parachutes, modified
kites or paragliders to descend from mountain tops. Now with the
new speed riding technology of incredibly light materials, coupled with the knowledge of
aerodynamic performance used in paragliding, descending is taking on a
whole new meaning!
More info about Speed Riding in Chamonix Mont Blanc
What's the best way to get started in Speed
Flying? Come master the Art of Paragliding first, so you know how to
fly! Learn the proper inputs you will need to operate the wing and keep
it flying. Learn about NOFCON's (Non Optimal Flying Configurations).
Find out how the glider stalls, what produces a spin, and how to handle
a surge. Explore why the glider is subject to possible frontal or
asymetric collapses from turbulence or inproper control imputs.
In Speed Flying and Speed Riding, everything happens VERY fast.
It
makes sense to build a solid foundation of glider control skills in a
slower, more forgiving aircraft before you move to the big time. Even a
single day lesson will teach you valuable lessons about our incredible
aircraft and you will experience the magic of flight for the first time.
