New google maps data revealed by IOL indicate that paragliding is amongst the most popular searched adventure activities Cape Town and top activities Cape Town. The sport is definitely picking up in popularity and despite serious height issues we decided to give it a go! We have 3 words “. GO DO IT..” Need a little more, check out the review and photos on our blog.
Paragliding is for all intents and purposes the simplest form of flight. It is foot launched and is reliant on thermals and dynamic lift which is wind speeds from 2 to 30km/hr.
Passengers going Tandem Paragliding Signal Hill requires no experience! You need to be a minimum weight of 15 kilograms and a maximum weight somewhere around 135kilograms. Check with the operator to see what their restrictions are. This activity caters to people with disabilities and all fitness levels. Signal Hill is one of the best places Where to Paraglide in Cape Town
All you need to do is listen carefully to your pilot in the briefing and trust in their years of experience and training.
Tandem Paragliding Safety and Training is of paramount importance and you will be safely and securely strapped into a comfortable flying harness positioned in front and connected to the pilot. The glider is designed for two people and is nearly twice the size of a regular solo paraglider.
I am told that just about everyone gets nervous minutes before their first tandem paragliding cape town experience. All you need to do is breathe and take a few steps into the wind and et voila take off! The experience is that the nerves disappear within seconds and the rush and feeling of weightlessness is just mind blowing. No two flights are the same and is tailored to you and the conditions, but you can anticipate anywhere up to 30 minutes start to finish. Landing, brace yourself, you need to stretch your legs, yip that’s it!
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