If you're trying to get out of your marriage, there are other options besides suicide, you know...Anyone here a paraglider?
I'd like to learn next time I'm someplace that actually offers instruction...
MD
So business it dropping lately then?Our local dropzone has a good 2-3 deaths every year. I don't think one of them didn't start out with a perfectly good/opened parachute.
$2500 for a basic canopy, $500 for a basic reserve, and $500 for a basic harness... Plus a jumpsuit, helmet, all that stuff...It's still cheaper than mtb. Besides used stuff do not dramatically lose their value, unlike used mtbs.
Nothing in particular--just wondering if anyone was into it.What do you want to know specifically?
as a pilot, he definitely starts out ahead of the rest of us. He has an understanding of weather, thermals, etc.Probably like learning to fly a plane, I'd imagine.
i don't think i could trust used paragliding gear, the canopy and harness are the only things keeping me from death. so why take the risk with gear that you don't know the complete history of? this is also why i won't buy any used climbing gear no matter how much money it will save me.Friend paid 300 for basic training, 1100 for starting equipment (used), sold it for same amount one year later, got faster one (new) for 2000, paid another 300 for advanced training...