How hard is it to learn how to paraglide, especially with a Run and Fly (I am totally new to this sport)? Considering this for ridge runs in the Sierra Nevada in Califonia
@@freemindsparagliding How about risks associated with 'dead air' or updrafts? I've seen some videos of guys falling out of the sky...want to ensure I avoid these types of situations...
@@copernicansun744 According to insurance companies and police reports, paragliding accident statistics are similar to motorcycle accident statistics, so nothing extravagant. I'd say vast majority (over 90%) of accidents are pilot errors, equipment failure is extremely rare. Check the site ushpa.org for instructors in your area. It's easy to fly in laminar air, in turbulence it's important to have developed muscle memory for that sort of thing because the reactions must be quick. This comes with practice.
@@copernicansun744 Yes, I'm in Fremont. If you are still looking for an instructor, I recommend Jesse Meyer, very competent and very patient (for some reason, it's quite difficult to find a PG instructor who has patience as a teacher :-) ), you'll know exactly what I mean when you begin: liftparagliding.com/
