The essential elements that make up your first paragliding pack are the paraglider, the harness and the rescue parachute. Of course, you'll also need to complete it with the connecting elements you'll need to go flying. These include carabiners, quick links and risers. There are also a number of useful, but not necessarily compulsory, add-ons to complete your pack. They offer added value in terms of both comfort and progression.
If you'd like to find out more about paragliding, take a look at our Paragliding Guide.
A paraglider is classified from A to D. Class A paragliders are designed for beginner pilots, as they are more permissive. An EN B paraglider is for pilots with a little more experience. Air et Aventure recommends at least the Confirmed Pilot Certificate to fly a paraglider in this category. The closer you get to class D, the better your piloting skills will need to be.
The choice of glider size is based on your total weight in flight. TWF is the sum of your naked weight and all your equipment (paraglider, harness, rescue, clothing, etc.). It's important to know whether you want to fly at the bottom of the range, in the middle or at the top. It's generally preferable to fly in the middle or top of the weight range, to guarantee good speed and precise piloting. When you're just starting out, it's best to seek professional advice to ensure you make the right choice of glider size.
There are a number of different types of paragliding which will have an impact on your choice of glider. Some mountain flying requires light equipment, while for long-distance flying, the glide ratio is more important. In order to adapt to the expectations and profiles of each paraglider pilot, we have concocted 3 main families of Complete Paragliding Packs: The Complete Beginner Pack, The Complete Beginner Light Pack and The Complete Beginner Mountain Pack.
In paragliding, the harness is the seat in which you sit and fly. It needs to be comfortable, provide good support and allow a certain freedom of movement.
The harness consists of either a seat plate or leg straps. The harness frame also features a backrest of varying degrees of flexibility, which can be adjusted for back support or inclination.
It also features shoulder straps to support the shoulders during take-off and landing, or during inflation sessions. Finally, the harness may or may not incorporate a protection module. The two best-known are the airbag and the mousse bag.
This is the element not to be overlooked. It comes in many shapes and weights. There are round, square, triangular and rogallo parachutes. In terms of price, stability and opening rate, each shape has its own weaknesses. To find out more, see our article on paragliding packs in the Rescue Parachute chapter.
There are also three main types of rescue parachute: standard parachutes are heavier and bulkier, but easier to pack and less expensive. Second are the lights, with reduced weight and volume. Finally, ultralights are very compact and lightweight. They're ideal for walking and flying.
Our aim is to make the fantastic sport of paragliding accessible to as many people as possible. That's why Air et Aventure strives to offer its complete paragliding packs at the best prices. Indeed, this purchase will mark the beginning of your paragliding history. It's a major investment in equipment that will determine the kind of paragliding you want to do. That's why we offer you the possibility of configuring your own tailor-made paragliding package, ready to fly. Accompanied by one of our sales advisors, you'll be able to put together your own paragliding equipment at a very attractive price, whether you're learning to fly or looking for a thrill. You'll be the proud owner of a paraglider, harness and rescue parachute to suit you and your ambitions as a beginner or advanced pilot.
Air et Aventure works with paragliding leaders in France and around the world. We are therefore able to offer you complete paragliding packages from the leading brands. GIN, Skywalk, Niviuk, Supair, Neo, ITV, Skyparagliders are all partners for whom we create ready-to-use or customized paragliding packs. In our complete paragliding pack category, you'll find packs including Supair's Birdy, Niviuk's Koyot and Skywalk's Mescal 6.
On average, the price of a complete new paragliding equipment pack for learning to fly is around €3,000. It's a substantial investment, but it's enough to get you started in paragliding. What's more, this sum is not wasted. In fact, it's common practice in paragliding to sell your first paragliding school equipment second-hand, in order to move on to equipment more suited to your level. You can sell your first beginner's pack and invest in a new EN B glider, cocoon harness or other, depending on your needs and desires.
For tighter budgets, it's possible to integrate second-hand equipment from our Air et Aventure Académie paragliding school or from our in-store test stock. We provide full tracking of used paragliders and harnesses, so you can see the exact number of flights and hours flown. The ideal way to buy a complete paragliding package ready to fly at the best price.
It's easy to order your complete paragliding pack online. Our Air et Aventure paragliding equipment store gives you the opportunity to order your complete ready-to-fly paragliding pack or your customized pack quickly and with excellent lead times.
Once you've added your paragliding equipment to the shopping basket and entered your delivery details, you'll access a secure payment platform provided by our partner Crédit Agricole. You can also pay by bank transfer, or pay in instalments of up to 4 months. You'll also benefit from Air et Aventure advantages such as free delivery, free returns within 15 days and personalized advice by e-mail or telephone. In the event of an after-sales service for your complete paragliding pack, we ensure full follow-up of the product(s) concerned, and put you in touch with suppliers if necessary.
By ordering your full paragliding pack from Air et Aventure, you're putting yourself in the best possible position to start paragliding and learn to fly. Our tailor-made paragliding packs are made to order, so that we can offer you your paragliding equipment at the best possible price.
If you'd like us to help you choose the equipment for your rescue harness glider pack, our advisors are at your disposal by phone or e-mail. Our paragliding experts will discuss your project and your profile with you to put together a complete paragliding package that will meet your expectations. First of all, we'll establish together what your short, medium and long-term objectives are. This phase is very important, as it will determine which models will be added to your paragliding equipment. Next, we measure your current weight to determine your TWA (Total Flying Weight), i.e. the weight of all your equipment. This will enable us to choose the right size of wing and rescue parachute for you. Your height, in turn, will determine the size of your harness. Finally, we'll be able to choose one or more brands for your equipment. Air et Aventure offers you the chance to fly with the top paragliding brands in our store, so you're sure to find what you're looking for. All you have to do is place your order by validating your quote. We'll dispatch your equipment as soon as we receive proof of payment.
It's also possible to come and test the equipment in flight or in store, directly at our boutique in Lumbin. Tests are carried out at Saint Hilaire du Touvet, the site of the famous Coupe Icare flight, in exchange for proof of identity and an advance of €20, which is deducted from the purchase price of the complete paragliding package.
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