Our flexible one-day intro class is perfect for people who want to dip their toes into Paragliding and discover what the sport is about before committing to taking the full course, investing in equipment, etc. It’s also a great gift idea!
Boulder Paragliding’s one-day intro class will take place in the training hill of The Foothills Community Park in North Boulder. Classes start at 7:00 am and we finish around 11:00 am.
What to expect during the course:
- 3 hours of kiting practice and theory on the ground.
- Intro to the equipment (backpack, glider, harness, etc)
- Learn how to do a pre-flight check:
- How to properly connect to the harness
- How to check the glider and ensure there are no twists or tangles on your lines
- How to connect your glider to your harness
- Short tutorial video on forward launches
- Your instructor will also demonstrate the forward launches and practice them by your side
- Learn how to pack the glider after you finish
- A short intro on weather and aerodynamics
- One teaching tandem flight with your instructor
- During this flight, you will be able to take control of the glider, make some turns, and get a much better feeling and understanding of what the art of paragliding is all about. All of this with your instructor right behind you during the entire flight.
- Equipment rental is included. You only have to bring:
- Running/hiking shoes with ankle support
- Plenty of water
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable and breathable clothing
- Keep in mind that during this course, students will not fly solo.
Note: We can’t guarantee you won’t get hooked after the 1-day intro class if that happens and you decide you want to start the full course, we’ve got you covered and we will give you a $200 discount towards the full course!
