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Paragliding is an activity accessible to almost anyone. Kids from the age of five and older can enjoy the thrills of flying like a bird and we can guarantee you judging by the giant smiles on their face every time we take to the skies.  Paragliding with kids, a dream come trueEvery kid has dreamed about being able to fly. Be it like a bird, while wearing tights and a cape like superman or just like the pilot of an airplane. We have all had these amazing distant dreams when we were young. For kids these dreams are still fresh and alive and making them come true really does turn them into the superhero of their own life.  You just have to look at the smiles that show up on their brimming faces when they fly through the Interlaken skies and you know that paragliding with kids is just priceless!  Paragliding with kids is literally fireworks in the sky!!
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Arriving in Interlaken is an overwhelming experience. The moment you enter the plains between the lake of Thun, the lake of Brienz and the overwhelming mountains on every other side of the town you just can’t be not impressed! It is truly mesmerizing. But with all this beauty and mountain viewpoints to explore the question we most often get is: “Where exactly is the best view in Interlaken?"  Best view in InterlakenIn the Interlaken and Jungfrau region you can scale dozens of mountains and viewing platforms ranging from the top of Interlaken at the Harder Kulm, the top of tradition at the Schynige Platte, the Top of Europe at the Jungfraujoch or the Schilthorn, the peak of James Bond 007 fame. Each has its own unique and gorgeous view over some of Switzerland’s highest mountains. But each of those peaks limit you to a static view from one point. As beautiful these point of views are, they can’t compete with a true bird’s eye view. Literally imagine the view of a soaring bird, gliding through the skies, the wind and sun beaming in your face, with ever changing viewpoints while turning left or right at will. Well this is Interlaken’s best view. And you can get it too….   interlaken's bird's eye viewParagliding is the ultimate bird’s eye view experience. It is non-motorized, smooth, easy accessible, heaps of fun and most of all give you the best view of all that stunning scenery! It literally allows you to experience flying like a bird, while gazing at the world beneath you and taking in those views. It is a once in a lifetime experience everyone should enjoy. And before you know it, gradually and then suddenly, there is the whole world at your feet!  Paragliding and hanggliding are the most popular recreational airsports as they are fun and easily accesilbe to anyone. They both emerged in the last decade as a popular hobby, adventure activity and competitive sport. Rightfully so because they are both awesome bucketlist adventures which you have to enjoy at least once in your life, with the risk of getting addicted to them for life, just like us =) But what exactly is the difference between paragliding and hanggliding? And which one is more fun, paragliding or hanggliding? Allow us to enlighten you!  Paragliding "Paragliding is the recreational adventure sport of flying or soaring from a slope or a cliff using a lightweight, free-flying & foot-launched wing with no rigid primary structure." Contrary to what many believe paragliding is not done with a parachute but with a so called paragliding wing. The wing has no rigid structure and can be folded and packed into a backpack. The wing shape of the paraglider is paramount as it gives the paraglider the ability to use updraft winds and thermals to stay in the air for long periods of time. The pilot, and the passenger, sit upright in a harness suspended below the wing, connected with vertical lines. The wing shape of the paragliding wing is maintained by these suspension lines, While flying the wind fills the wing with air and this pressure together with the aerodynamic forces of the air flowing over the outside of the wing make a paraglider fly. Steering and controlling the paraglider is done by applying the brakes or weight shifting within the harness. All in all paragliding is awesome!  Hanggliding"Hanggliding is the sport of launching oneself from a cliff or a steep incline and flying through the air by hanging from a very small aircraft without an engine, consisting of a frame covered in cloth."  Hanggliding is a spectacular air sport or recreational activity in which a pilot uses a light, non-motorised foot-launched and heavier-than-air aircraft called a hang glider to fly. Hanggliders differ from paragliders in as much that they use a rigid structure for their triangular shaped wing. Most modern hang gliders are made of an aluminium alloy or composite frame covered with synthetic sailcloth to form a wing shaped aircraft. The pilot is attached to the hangglider through a suspended harness attached to the airframe. Steering and controlling the hangglider is achieved by shifting body weight. The hanggliding pilot, and co-pilot, are horizontally suspended underneath the hangglider while facing downwards. This head first, facing downwards position makes hanggliding a highly spectacular and adrenaline rushing activity. The difference between paragliding & HangglidingThe main difference between paragliding and hanggliding is that a paraglider doesn’t use a rigid structure for its wing and a hangglider does. While paragliding you sit comfortably upright, in what many call the most comfortable seat ever. Hanggliders on the other hand, hang horizontally suspended and face-down underneath the hangglider. Typically hanggliders fly with a faster horizontal speed than paragliders.  Is paragliding or hanggliding more fun?Both paragliding and hanggliding are heaps of fun. Comparing them is comparing apples and oranges. Hanggliding is faster so a bit more of an adrenaline rush while paragliding is better to take in all the amazing views and to enjoy the serenity of a bird’s eye view of the world. For an ultimate verdict of which one is more fun we suggest you try them both! That would settle the question once and for all. What are you waiting for?!  |
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