{"id":2196,"date":"2021-09-19T14:30:10","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T12:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parapente-mexico.com\/?p=2196"},"modified":"2021-10-06T13:44:35","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T11:44:35","slug":"guide-achat-parapente","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parapente-mexico.com\/en\/training\/paragliding-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Paragliding buying guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
That's it : you are hooked, you have followed two paragliding courses (minimum recommended), we can finally think of getting equipped to fly. Which paraglider to choose? How to decide? Buy new or used? This paragliding buying guide<\/strong> is aimed primarily at beginners, but if you've been flying for a few years, you might also learn a few tips.<\/p>\n Before buying a paraglider wing, it is important to understand your level of practice.<\/p>\n In the same way that it will not occur to you to start by buying a \u201cbig engine\u201d when you have just obtained your motorcycle license (it has even been banned for a few years), you have to go slowly in paragliding. It will depend on your level of practice:<\/p>\n The current \u201cA\u201d paragliding wings perform better than the competition paragliders of 20 years ago, with increased safety! There is no point in wanting to gain a little performance and scare, or hurt yourself. Even in cross-country (distance flight), it is more relaxing to fly under a less performing wing than with a more demanding paraglider that you will have to fly constantly. Especially if it lasts for hours. Finally, it is rewarding to realize that we did the same flight as another pilot who was flying in a higher category! If you count on paragliding abroad<\/strong>, think twice : rescue will not be up to what is in your country and could get complicated and costly. I is better to fly below your assumed level. Better be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n If you already have a paraglider, and you plan to change, it is not necessary to \"upgrade\" (move to a higher category). I even know paragliding instructors who fly less than before, and who wisely come down from category. Because of their profession, if they teach, they spend more time grounded than in flight during the summer months. Not everyone has the chance to spend the winter<\/strong> paragliding<\/strong> \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n If it is not necessary to be signed-off to fly under a paraglider (at least in France), on the other hand the paragliders sold in France and Europe must all have a certification. Beware of exotic models. Certification comes at a cost, multiplied by the number of sizes available, but it's still reassuring to know what you're buying.<\/p>\n To be certified, a wing takes two types of tests : load tests, and flight tests.<\/p>\n First they are tested under load: we make sure that it supports 8 G. First a strength test<\/strong>, then a progressive load test<\/strong>.<\/p>\nParaglider purchase: Which wing?<\/h2>\n
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Certifications<\/h2>\n
Load test<\/h3>\n
\nThey must withstand two types of tests.<\/p>\n