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Prairie Paragliding

Paragliding is possible on the prairies, but our winds make it less practical. See the Comparison of Hang Gliding to Paragliding review on HangGliding.org.

Hang gliding and paragliding have much in common, and can be equally safe or dangerous, but are best suited to different circumstances. As winds become more challenging paraglider pilots usually pack up while hang glider pilots set up.

Many of us enjoy both sides of the sport and simply change equipment as the wind picks up. Hang glider pilots may wear a disguise while paragliding, to avoid having to explain "bi" tendencies.

The photos on this page were taken at the Qu'Appelle Valley in Saskatchewan.

Paragliding has definite advantages over hang gliding. Paragliders are easier to transport, store and take on holidays. They are easier to land in mountain clearings. A greater number of paraglider pilots are also women, resulting in a significantly more mature environment.

Instruction

If you are determined to learn to paraglide, we can offer you a brief introduction and demonstration. There will be no charge if we are not busy with students. We regret that we do not offer instruction.

A good instructor is crucial. Basic skills learned incorrectly are difficult to relearn and can handicap a pilot for years.

Suggestions

There are world-class paragliding schools located in western Canada, and some of the best freeflying sites anywhere.

Muller Windsports is by far the most experienced. They operate at Cochrane, Alberta and at Golden BC, one of the premier hang and paragliding sites in the world.

Blue Thermal Paragliding, operating from Victoria BC, also has an excellent reputation and would serve you well.

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Wherever you choose to train, insist on references. The best and the worst schools will seem much the same to beginners.

The best measures of a school are their retention rate and reputation with former students.